Material Risks

As a company that operates on a global scale, we are aware of our position as a role model and our obligation to conduct our activities in a responsible manner when interacting with the environment, individuals, and society as a whole. If we fail to fulfill our due diligence, it can lead to non-financial risks. These include events and developments that have a negative impact on our business success as well as risks emanating from our own business activities, for example negative effects on the environment.

As part of our Group-wide integrated management system, we therefore regularly evaluate which non-financial risks are relevant to Beiersdorf and where we need to actively manage these. In 2022, for instance, we again identified inadequately disposed plastic packaging as a material risk. The use of plastic packaging can lead to environmental pollution if it is not disposed of properly or if the disposal infrastructure in the country of sale is inadequate. It is therefore classified as a significant risk according to the CSR-RUG. This risk can be seen in changing consumer behavior related to the use of certain materials. We counter these risks through our circular economy strategy, which includes the reduction of fossil-based plastics and the increased use of recycled materials.