Corporate Responsibility
Acting with Responsibility - for the Company and Society
For us, entrepreneurial success is measured not only by economic indicators but also by how thoughtfully and responsibly we treat resources and people. We see ourselves as part of and a partner in the society in which we live.
Our actions are clearly guided by the Bertelsmann Code of Conduct, a guideline that has been established for many years and which is binding for all employees. This Code of Conduct reflects our company's fundamental identity. We treat each other with mutual respect and trust and do not tolerate harassment or discrimination:
- Every individual shall be treated fairly, respectfully and with dignity. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities and encourage a respectful and tolerant workplace in which everyone’s unique value is recognized. Sexual harassment, discrimination, racism, bullying, abuse of power, intimidation, threats, or any other form of harassment are not tolerated.
- We do not allow discrimination on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status, age, disability, religion or belief, or any other characteristic specified under applicable anti-discrimination law or company policy.
As part of our corporate responsibility initiatives, we address social, ethical, and environmental issues.
We pay particular attention to:
Health
Find out more about the various offers to promote the mental health of our employees here.
AI and Ethics
Learn more about our framework for dealing with ethical issues in the development and use of AI here.
IT also works green
Diversity means success
Through various initiatives and projects, Bertelsmann companies such as Arvato Systems aim to contribute to addressing societal challenges. We can only achieve this ambitious goal with our employees, customers, and the public. You can learn more about the values that guide us and our binding guidelines for legal compliance and ethical conduct in the Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.
"As an innovative company, we need and promote strong personalities. Motivation, creativity and commitment are the hallmarks of our employees. To achieve this, everyone must be able to develop as freely as possible. I am glad and proud that Bertelsmann's corporate values embody exactly this."
Awards, Certifications, and Memberships
UN Sustainable Development Goals
With the Agenda 2030 adopted in 2015, the international community, under the umbrella of the United Nations, has committed itself to 17 global goals for a better future. This includes economic, social, and ecological aspects. Agenda 2030 emphasizes the joint responsibility of all players: politics, business, science, civil society - and each individual. As a Bertelsmann company, Arvato Systems aligns the thematic classification of selected activities with the goals of the 2030 Agenda. With this in mind, we highlight selected topics on our website that we associate with specific Sustainable Development Goals based on their content. This association is our company’s own classification and does not constitute an audit or endorsement by the United Nations. More information about the SDGs can be found on this page of the United Nations.
Compliance
We are committed to complying with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies, promoting an ethical corporate culture, and building trusting relationships with our business partners - these guiding principles of entrepreneurial action are essential to us. Our parent company has established a compliance organization and the Integrity & Compliance program to ensure compliance.
Reporting on Corporate Responsibility
Arvato Systems is part of the Bertelsmann Group. Reporting on corporate responsibility (CR) is thus included in the comprehensive information that Bertelsmann makes available across the Group. Since 2011, Bertelsmann's corporate responsibility reporting has followed the international guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the world's leading standard for sustainability reporting by international companies and organizations, and known since 2016 as the "GRI Standards.
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