At the DOUGLAS Group, governance means systematically integrating ESG principles into our decisions and processes. We create the framework conditions to ensure that sustainability, responsibility, and compliance are firmly anchored in our corporate management.
Sustainability is firmly embedded in our corporate governance. Responsibility for the DOUGLAS Group’s ESG agenda rests at the highest level and is overseen by the CEO. With the ESG Committee serving as the strategic steering and decision-making body and the ESG Council as the operational implementation body, we ensure that ESG issues are managed and monitored across the Group and integrated into our day-to-day business operations.
The DOUGLAS Group has a comprehensive compliance management system that forms an integral part of our governance framework. It supports the early detection and control of potential risks and stands for ethical and responsible behavior toward customers, business partners, and society. Through continuous training measures and a cross-border network of compliance officers, we ensure that all employees are familiar with and adhere to our standards and principles of conduct.
With the implementation of the EU Directive on Sustainability Reporting (CSRD), the DOUGLAS Group is also required to report comprehensively on the opportunities, risks, and impacts of its business activities in relation to environmental and social issues.
To meet these requirements, we have established an internal system for annual ESG reporting. To this end, we have implemented a carbon accounting process and expanded the controlling department to include ESG reporting competencies. This means that we have been fully CSRD-compliant since the end of 2024 and can ensure the highest level of transparency, comparability, and credibility of our sustainability performance.
Sustainability is an integral part of our discussions with our largest brand partners. We encourage cooperation on crucial issues such as climate protection, the general reduction of plastic and packaging materials, and improving transparency for our customers.
