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1、OnwardsSustainability report 20222Bosch sustainability report 2022Contents 03 Contents 04 Foreword by the board of management 06 Company 08 Bosch Group profjle 10 Sustainability strategy and culture 19 Corporate governance and compliance 26 Products 28 Management approach 34 Sustainable products and
2、 services 42 Product responsibility 48 Supply chain 50 Management approach 52 Social and environmental requirements for suppliers 56 Supplier assessments 59 Further developing and strengthening cooperation 60 Environment 62 Management approach 64 Climate action and energy 77 Water and wastewater 80
3、Waste 82 Associates 84 Management approach 87 Employer of choice 94 Leadership and collaboration 97 Learning and development 102 Occupational health and safety 108 Society 110 Management approach 111 Corporate philanthropy 112 Corporate citizenship 115 Dialogue with stakeholders and political lobbyi
4、ng 120 Annexes 120 GRI content index 127 Independent auditors assurance report 130 About this report 131 Publication details3ContentsForeword by the board of management Dear readers,Anyone who has taken a glance at the news headlines knows that 2022 was another immensely challenging year on many fro
5、nts.Some would argue that climate action should take a back seat to many other acute prob-lems the world is facing,but from my perspective that would be a grave mistake.Not only because the climate crisis cant wait to be tackled,but because I believe the solutions to our most urgent problems are int
6、erlinked.Energy shortages are behind the current unsustainable rise in infmation:the best thing we can do to counter both is push forward with the transformation of our energy systems.By investing in and developing renewable energy sources,we can not only secure an affordable energy supply,we can al
7、so bring down the cost of living for people while making great strides toward putting our societies on a carbon-neutral footing.At Bosch,we pursued sustainability long before it made it to the top of the social agenda.As a result,in 2020 we became the fjrst global industrial enterprise to make our o
8、wn operations carbon neutral.In 2022,we conducted the second installment of the Bosch Tech Compass,a global survey designed to gauge consumer attitudes to technology.The results were a clear affjrmation of con-sumer support for sustainable business practices.For example,a full 82 percent of responde
9、nts believe that the more a company commits to sustainable technolo-gies,the more economically successful it will be in the future.Whats more,83 percent believe that technology holds the key to combating climate change.At Bosch,we are investing heavily in sustainable technologies.When it comes to su
10、stainable mobility,were continuing to strengthen our portfolio of solutions for electrifjed driving,while at the same time pushing forward with hydrogen technologies.Our mobile fuel-cell power trains,for example,started production in late 2022;we are manufacturing the stacks the core element of the
11、hydrogen electrolysis system ourselves and setting up production facilities in the vicinity of our customers around the globe.4Bosch sustainability report 2022The transformation of home energy systems is also a top priority for us after all,a full one-third of all carbon emissions come from building
12、s.Our primary focus here is on heat-pump technology,which is set to play a key role in this transformation in the years ahead.Hydrogen also holds great promise in home heating systems,and we already produce hydrogen-ready boilers for residen-tial use.We fjrmly believe that a mix of technologies is t
13、he only way forward,since to succeed the transforma-tion must remain affordable.At Bosch we are convinced that sustainability must be a non-negotiable part of doing business.And it is our task to fjnd technology-based solutions to our current ecological challenges.The result will be a win-win for ou
14、r planet and for companies like Bosch.Thank you for your interest and take care.Yours sincerely,Dr.Stefan HartungChairman of the board of management5Foreword by the board of managementCompany6Bosch sustainability report 2022Our ambition:By acting in an economically,environmentally,and socially respo
15、nsible manner,we want to improve peoples quality of life and safeguard the livelihoods of present and future generations.Speak up!Global awareness campaign launched on the Bosch reporting system and the protection of whistleblowers.Once again best score Scored an“A”in CDPs“climate change”category fo
16、r the third consecutive time.Group-wide commitment 215 teams took part in the internal Sustainability and EHS Awards more than ever before.7|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society1.1 Bosch Group profjleThe Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technol-ogy and services.It
17、employs roughly 421,300 associates worldwide(as of December31,2022).The company generated sales revenue of 88.2 billion euros in the 2022 business year.Its operations are divided into four busi-ness sectors:Mobility Solutions,Industrial Technology,Consumer Goods,and Energy and Building Technol-ogy.A
18、s a leading IoT provider,Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes,Industry4.0,and connected mobility.Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable,safe,and exciting.It uses its expertise in sensor technol-ogy,software,and services,as well as its own IoT cloud,to offer its custo
19、mers connected,cross-domain solutions from a single source.The Bosch Groups strategic objec-tive is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artifjcial intelligence(AI)or have been developed or manufactured with its help.Bosch improves quality of life worldwide
20、with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm.In short,Bosch creates technology that is“Invented for life.”The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in more than 60 countries.Including sales and service partners,Boschs glo
21、bal manufacturing,engineering,and sales network covers nearly every country in the world.With its more than 400locations worldwide,the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral since 2020.The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch(18611942)as“Workshop for Precision Mechan-ics and Electric
22、al Engineering.”The special owner-ship structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group,making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake signifjcant up-front investments in the safe-guarding of its future.Ninety-fourpercent of the
23、 share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH,a charitable foundation.The remaining shares are held by Robert Bosch GmbH and by a corpo-ration owned by the Bosch family.The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch IndustrietreuhandKG,an industrial trust.The entr
24、epreneurial ownership func-tions are carried out by the trust.Further information on the organization of the Bosch Group and the companys economic situation can be found in the current annual report.Research for greater sustainabilityBoschs innovative strength is the basis for the com-panys future g
25、rowth.Bosch employs some 85,500asso-ciates in research and development at 136 locations around the globe.Sustainability is a central theme of Bosch research,with a focus on three fjelds of innovation:1 Without Germany01|HeadcountBosch Group by region,as of December 31,2022Americas 48,725Asia Pacifjc
26、(including other countries,also in Africa)119,237Europe1 119,422421,338Germany 133,95402|Sales revenueBosch Group 2022 by region,in billions of eurosAmericas 16.2Asia Pacifjc(including other countries,also in Africa)27.7Europe 44.388.2Annual report 20228Bosch sustainability report 2022 Innovations f
27、or resource and energy effjciency:In view of the growing scarcity of resources,any sus-tainable development strategy must fjnd solutions for decoupling economic growth from resource consump-tion.We consider the circular economy to be a crucial element in the sustainable use of resources.When develop
28、ing new products and updating existing ones,we increasingly apply design principles that allow closing the loop at parts or materials level.E-mobility and electrifjed systems:Electrifjcation in the mobility sector makes a signifjcant contribution to achieving climate targets.To this end,the company
29、is developing concepts for electric drive vehicles and is working on integrated power trains at both system and component level.Chemical energy conversion:In the fjeld of chemical energy conversion,Bosch is already developing systems that will lower carbon emissions in the future.To secure a sustain
30、able energy supply in the future,Bosch is conducting research into generating electric-ity from renewable energy sources and storing it in a climate-friendly way.Innovative technological solutions for mobile and stationary fuel cell systems and for the production of hydrogen as an energy carrier are
31、 called for.Mission statement and valuesWe are operating in an environment in which fundamen-tal changes are taking place.Technologies are being radically transformed by digitalization and the use of artifjcial intelligence.At the same time,markets are being shaped by the focus on climate action,new
32、 geopo-litical constellations,and fundamental societal trends such as increasing urbanization.As affjrmed in our“We are Bosch”mission statement,one of our strategic focal points is shaping change,taking into account the aspects of connectivity,electrifjcation,energy effjciency,automa-tion,and emergi
33、ng markets.It is our ambition to play a part in molding the far-reaching changes in markets and technology.Apart from shaping change,our strategic focal points are customer focus and excellence.When putting our strategy into practice,we build on the Bosch culture,on our high level of innovation,whic
34、h is also measured in terms of our research and development spending,on quality,and on our broad diversifjcation and global presence.Our actions are based on the Bosch values:future and profjtability focus,responsibility and sustainability,initiative and determination,openness and trust,fairness,rel
35、iability and credibility,legality,and diversity.Robert Bosch StiftungNot-for-profjt,independent,and impartial,Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH works on the major social challenges of our time in relation to health,education,and global issues.As a force for positive change in civil society,it pursues initi
36、atives in these three support areas.One of Europes major foundations associated with a private company,it has been fulfjlling the mission imparted on it by its founder Robert Bosch for almost 60 years by continuing his commitment to social and societal causes in a contem-porary form.To this end,the
37、foundation maintains its own institutions,implements innovative projects,and works together with a wide range of partners,to which it provides support as needed.The foundation runs the Bosch Health Campus in Stuttgart,which draws together all the foundations institutions and activities in the fjeld
38、of healthcare,including the Robert Bosch Hospital,Dr.Margarete Fischer-Bosch-Institute of Clinical Pharmacology,and Robert Bosch Center for Tumor Diseases.Robert Bosch Stiftung is also a shareholder of an international school in Freiburg im Breisgau,the Robert Bosch College UWC,and of the Internatio
39、nal Alumni Center(iac)in Berlin.Robert Bosch Stiftung holds roughly 94percent of the shares in Robert Bosch GmbH.It funds its work from the dividends it receives from this shareholding,and pursues its objectives independently from the company.Since its establishment in 1964,it has invested almost 2.
40、2billion euros in charitable work.Mission statement“We are Bosch”9|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society|Bosch Group profjle|Sustainability strategy and culture|Corporate governance and complianceSustainability is frequently defjned as an equilibrium between economic,environme
41、ntal,and social aspects.At the same time,sustainability has become an estab-lished concept on capital markets under the abbreviation ESG(environment,social,governance).Our understand-ing of sustainability combines both of these approaches:to us,sustainability means striking a balance between the eco
42、nomic,environmental,and social dimensions of our business activities as part of responsible corporate governance.Defjned as a group-wide task within the Bosch Group,sustainability is coordinated by the Sustainability and EHS(Environment,Health,Safety)corporate depart-ment.The business sectors pursue
43、 the jointly set goals on the basis of systematic sustainability management.The contents,tasks,and related controlling are anchored in the companys processes.1.2 Sustainability strategy and culture03|Overview of key stakeholder groups,forms of dialogue,and topicsStakeholder groupsForms of dialogueMa
44、terial topicsAssociatesDialogue with associates and executives,surveys,internal media,Bosch Business Dialog Reducing carbon emissions across the value chain,particularly with regard to the Bosch Groups carbon neutrality and its scope3 target Reducing water withdrawal in regions with water scarcity C
45、losing products and materials loops,using secondary materials and raw materials Environmental and social standards in supply chains,particularly for high-risk raw materials Health,including occupational health and safety and substances of concern Diversity,equity,and inclusion Implications of the mo
46、bility transformation Responsible corporate governance Customers Surveys,social media,trade fairs,mediaSuppliers and partnersSupplier days,training courses,supplier awards,supplier assessments,dialogue as part of industry initiatives AssociationsParticipation in committees and working groups,initiat
47、ive and association member-ships Universities and research institutes Presentations,dialogue events,trade fairsPolicymakers Contact for questions from policymakers;involvement in committees organized by governments or ministries;dialogue events;one-on-one talks MediaPress releases,site visits,inform
48、ation events,trade fairs Local stakeholdersLocal community talks,plant visitsCivil society and NGOs Dialogue events,answering questions 10Bosch sustainability report 2022As a leading global supplier of technology and services,Bosch operates in a large number of markets around the world.Directly or i
49、ndirectly,our business operations affect the interests of a wide range of stakeholders.To parse out what these interests are and take account of them in our activities,we actively seek to enter into dia-logue with our stakeholders.We address issues that are brought to our attention via the different
50、 communication channels as well as seeking dialogue on those issues that we ourselves want to raise in the social discourse.As a result,we hold a continuous exchange on a broad range of highly diverse topics from which all parties involved benefjt(see Fig.03).Vision sets the directionBack in 2018,we
51、 summarized the focus areas of our sustainability management in a vision that describes six dimensions.Each of these is specifjed and continuously elaborated further by reference to two focus activities with clearly defjned,medium-term targets.Derived from the megatrends of relevance to our company
52、and the material topics,the dimensions set the framework for our actions.Our sustainability activities consider the entire value chain from materials and goods purchas-ing or manufacturing operations at Bosch sites to the use phase of products sold and right through to their end of life.New Dimensio
53、nsSustainability 202504|Target visionCircular economy1|Materials effjciency2|Second lifeBosch is reducing its ecological footprint and striving to create social benefjt.In this endeavor,Bosch takes its lead from the circular economy principle.Climate action1|Reducing CO2 emissions2|Energy effjciency
54、 and renewable energiesIt is Boschs ambition to be a climate action pioneer advancing the expansion of renewables and striving continuously for energy effjciency.Human rights1|Responsibility2|TransparencyBosch takes on responsibility and is sensitive to human rights being respected along the entire
55、value chain.Diversity1|Equity2|InclusionFor Bosch diversity,equity,and inclusion are key to long-term success in business.In addition,Bosch contributes to the common good in the communities at its locations.Water1|Water scarcity2|Water qualityFor Bosch,water is a resource to be treated sparingly.Reg
56、ions in which water is scarce are a special concern.Health1|Occupational health and safety2|Substances of concernBosch contributes to human health with innovative products and services and by ensuring that people and the en-vironment do not come to harm through its production processes.Our ambition:
57、by acting in an economically,environmentally,and socially responsible manner,we want to improve peoples quality of life and safeguard the livelihoods of present and future generations.11|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society|Bosch Group profjle|Sustainability strategy and cult
58、ure|Corporate governance and complianceDimensionGoals2022 status UN SDGsClimate actionIt is Boschs ambition to be a climate action pioneer advancing the expansion of renewables and striving continuously for energy effjciency.Reducing CO emissions Operating climate neutral in scopes1 and 2 and contin
59、u-ously improving the mix of measures by 2030 Since 2020,Bosch and its over 400 company locations worldwide have been climate neutral(scopes1 and2).1 In 2022,we offset a total of 0.7 million metric tons of CO2 using carbon credits.This represents a decrease of 21percent on the previous years level(s
60、ee the“Environment|Climate action and energy”section).Lowering absolute scope3 CO emissions by 15percent by 2030(baseline year 2018)Since 2018,we have reduced our scope 3 emissions by some 16percent to 382 million metric tons of CO in 2021.In this process,we are focusing on the categories that make
61、up around 98percent of our scope3 emissions:upstream emissions in the Bosch value chain primarily concern purchased goods and services as well as logistics.Downstream emissions are mainly caused by the use of our products(see the“Environment|Climate action and energy”section).Energy effjciency and r
62、enewable energiesSaving 1.7TWh through increased energy effjciency by 2030 Since 2019,we have initiated over 4,000 energy-effjciency proj-ects worldwide,with some 1,000 new projects added in 2022 alone.With them,we have so far captured savings potential of 805GWh in total.This corresponds to a goal
63、achievement level of 47percent.Increasing own renewable generation at our sites to 400 GWh and 100percent green electricity by 2030 In 2022,we generated 121GWh of power from renewable sources in-house at our company sites.Accordingly,we already reached 30percent of our target value.New photovoltaic
64、installations went online at 31 company locations.In addition,95percent of the Bosch Groups global electricity demand was covered by green electricity(electricity purchased from renewable sources)(see the“Environment|Climate action and energy”section).WaterFor Bosch,water is a resource to be treated
65、 sparingly.Regions in which water is scarce are a special concern.Water scarcity Reducing absolute water withdrawal at company loca-tions in regions with water scarcity by 25percent by 2025 Since 2019,we have launched more than 260 projects and reduced water withdrawal by 24.2percent compared with 2
66、017 at company locations in regions with water scarcity.The company locations were identifjed using the Water Risk Filter of the World Wildlife Fund for Nature(see the“Environment|Water and wastewater”section).Water quality Improving the quality of waste-water fmows In 2022,Boschs wastewater volume
67、increased to 16.98 million m(previous year:14.75 million m3).We have defjned wastewater quality standards that are binding worldwide and established processes for monitoring their compliance(see the“Environment|Water and wastewater”section).Circular economyBosch is reducing its ecological footprint
68、and striving to create social benefjt.In this endeavor,Bosch takes its lead from the circular economy principle.Materials effjciencyImproving materials effjciency For years,materials effjciency has been a fjxed criterion in the Bosch product development process,where it is anchored in our Design for
69、 Environment(DfE)principle(see the“Products|Man-agement approach”section).Second lifeExtending product life cycle and reusing materials and componentsTo identify the potential of the circular economy strategy in the various divisions,some 80 different product groups were analyzed,which together acco
70、unt for more than 80percent of Boschs sales revenue(see the“Products|Management approach”section).05|Goals and goal achievement12Bosch sustainability report 2022DimensionGoals2022 statusUN SDGsDiversityFor Bosch diversity,equity,and inclusion are key to long-term success in business.In addition,Bosc
71、h contributes to the common good in the communities at its locations.Equity Ensuring equitable opportu-nities and increasing the pro-portion of female executives to 25percent by 2030Globally,the share of women executives across all management levels within the group rose to 19.2percent in 2022(previ
72、ous year:18.4percent)across all management levels(see the“Associates|Employer of choice”section).InclusionPromoting inclusion at Bosch and in the communities around company locationsIn 2022,the Bosch Group donated 27.4million euros to charita-ble causes worldwide(previous year:27.6 million euros).So
73、me regional companies have established their own charitable institu-tions to carry out their CSR activities(see the“Society|Corporate citizenship”section).Human rightsBosch takes on responsibility and is sensitive to human rights being respected along the entire value chain.ResponsibilityEnsuring hu
74、man rights are respected along the value chainTo further specify the requirements relating to environmental and social standards,we published an update of the Bosch Groups Code of Conduct for Business Partners in 2022.In addition,we have established a new management system to implement human rights
75、and environmental due diligence obligations(see the“Sup-ply chain|Social and environmental requirements for suppliers”section).TransparencyIncreasing transparency about compliance with environmental and social standardsTo satisfy its due diligence requirements relating to human rights and environmen
76、tal matters,a comprehensive risk analysis concept was developed in 2022.The analysis focuses on suppliers in coun-tries with a heightened risk.As of 2023,the risk analysis will be performed annually(see the“Supply chain|Social and environ-mental requirements for suppliers”section).HealthBosch contri
77、butes to peoples health with innovative products and services and by ensuring that people and the environment do not come to harm through its production processes.Occupational health and safetyReducing the accident rate to 1.45 accidents per 1million hours worked or less by 2025At 1.62 accidents per
78、 1million hours worked,the accident rate is at the level of the previous year(see the“Associates|Occupational health and safety”).Substances of concernContinuously upgrading materials data managementBosch handles substances of concern responsibly.To effjciently manage prohibitions and restrictions o
79、n materials,we are con-tinuously upgrading our IT-based Material Data Management for Compliance and Sustainability(MaCS)system(see the“Products|Product responsibility”section).1 This report uses scopes1,2,and 3 in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corpo-rate Accounting and Reporting Standa
80、rd.2 To enable comparability between the climate impact of the various greenhouse gases and substances of relevance for the climate,emissions are presented in CO equivalents.In this report,we have taken into account the effects of CO and of other greenhouse gases,as well as climate-relevant substanc
81、es,to the extent that these are of relevance for the analysis.For ease of reading,we use the terms CO and CO equivalents synonymously.|Bosch Group profjle|Sustainability strategy and culture|Corporate governance and compliance13|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|SocietyClear respo
82、nsibility for sustainabilityAt Bosch,the highest technical committee for sustain-ability is the Corporate Sustainability Board(CSB)under the aegis of Robert Bosch GmbHs CEO and the board of management member responsible for sustainability.The Sustainability and EHS corporate department is responsibl
83、e for the CSBs organizational and content management.The CSB members are the heads of the corporate departments responsible for the relevant matters:Research and Advance Engineering,Purchasing and Logistics,Real Estate and Facilities,HR,Legal,Compli-ance,Finance,as well as Corporate Communications a
84、nd Governmental Affairs.The CSB also includes the executive management of various divisions and further members when required.The CSB meets twice a year.Its main tasks are to defjne the sustainability strategy and targets for the Bosch Group,to adopt sustainability activities,to provide trans-parenc
85、y and decide in the event of confmicting objectives,to monitor implementation of the sustainability strategy and activities,and to coordinate group-wide position papers on sustainability topics.Goal agreements and management reviews for all sustainability-related issues are the responsibility of the
86、 CEO and the board of man-agement member responsible for sustainability.The Sustainability and EHS corporate department is responsible for sustainability management,which mainly entails setting and tracking goals,designing and accompanying programs,preparing concepts for further development,and sust
87、ainability reporting.It is accountable for governance in all matters concerning sustainability and EHS and coordinates implementation of regulatory requirements throughout the group.The Corporate Communications and Governmental Affairs corporate department is responsible for sustainability communica
88、tions and interaction with stakeholders around the world.Our global sustainability management is summarized in a central process that is based on the ISO standard pro-cess defjnitions,especially ISO31000.Responsibility for worldwide implementation of the sustainability strategy and monitoring the ac
89、hievement of goals rests with the competent offjcers at headquarters and in the divisions.The structure we apply in sustainability management is one that has already served us well in other areas:strat-egy and framework conditions are defjned centrally,and the divisions focus on the specifjc impleme
90、ntation and certifjcation.The associates responsible in the regions and at the more than 400 Bosch sites worldwide have the task of putting the respective requirements into practice locally and ensuring compliance with the defjned frame-work conditions through established processes.In paral-lel,corp
91、orate headquarters regularly performs internal sustainability and EHS audits.The divisions have appointed coordinators for occupa-tional safety,energy effjciency,water and waste,as well as for Design for Environment.They offer professional support to the divisions on implementing strategies or estab
92、lishing processes and rules.In addition,they review the effectiveness of the respective measures.In 2022,coordinators were also established for matters concerning sustainability,in order to cover the increas-ingly wide range of requirements and develop and imple-ment division-specifjc sustainability
93、 strategies.They also manage general sustainability topics across the entire value chain.06|How sustainability is organized at BoschSustainability management and sustainability report Stakeholder engagement and sustainability communicationHead of Sustainability and EHS Head of Corporate Communicatio
94、ns and Governmental AffairsImplementation and monitoring of the sustainability strategy and targetsOffjcers responsible in the divisionsStrategic alignment and controlCorporate Sustainability BoardGoal agreement Management reviewCEO and member of the board of management responsible for sustainabilit
95、y14Bosch sustainability report 2022Competence development and trainingAt Bosch,executives are role models and,as such,mul-tipliers for sustainability worldwide.They are required to attend Web-based training to familiarize themselves with the sustainability strategy and the targets set.Since the trai
96、ning programs launch in 2014,a total of 32,000executives with and without team management responsibilities have already completed the course,with over 1,800executives taking part in 2022 alone.Their feedback serves as a basis for continuously refjning the course.Additionally,an awareness training wa
97、s introduced for members of management at subsidiaries in 2022.The training focuses on legal and organizational duties relating to compliance,sustainability and EHS,as well as information security and data protection.Around 60executives have attended the eight-hour training course so far.Sustainabil
98、ity cultureFor Bosch,it is key to involve as many associates as pos-sible in sustainability management.Each and every one at Bosch is called on to contribute and advance sustain-ability in their individual sphere of infmuence.The aim is for sustainability to become a shared mindset within the compan
99、y shouldered by each associate through their conduct and for a sustainability culture to emerge in which entrepreneurial value creation also produces added value for the environment and society.New,hybrid forms of working encapsulated at Bosch under the term“smart work”are empowering our associates
100、to achieve more sustainability.Indeed,the new forms of organization and work are leading to ever more closely networked collaboration that transcends organizational boundaries and national borders and takes place less and less in a traditional offjce setting.At the same time,associates increasingly
101、take ownership and enjoy greater individual latitude and consequently have greater potential to make a real difference in the transition to a sustainability culture(see the“Associ-ates|Employer of choice”section).Based on this understanding and after having success-fully implemented a group-wide sus
102、tainability manage-ment we began to initiate the corresponding cultural change and to promote it with specifjc impulses in 2021.The related activities are divided into seven areas(see Fig.07).Providing impetus for associates personal commitmentFigure based on:Network for Business Sustainability(2010
103、)and Majka Baur(2016)07|Seven action areas for embedding sustainability culture Make manage-ment“walk the talk”Engage in active internal com-munication about sustainabilitySupport internal change pioneers and facilitators Recognize and value commitment Link sustainability to associates private lives
104、Create inspiring events within the company Keep an open dialogue with associates15|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society|Bosch Group profjle|Sustainability strategy and culture|Corporate governance and complianceThe following measures are examples of our activities in 2022:Awa
105、rd-winning commitment the Sustainability and EHS Award 2022Each year,outstanding projects within the Bosch Group are recognized with the Sustainability and EHS Award.A jury of experts chooses the three best projects in each category,and the board of management member respon-sible for sustainability
106、presents the awards at an internal award ceremony.In 2022,the number of entrants reached a new record level.As many as 215teams from Bosch locations around the world competed for the prize,which is awarded in the categories“CO and energy effjciency,”“resource effjciency,”“occupational safety,”“susta
107、inable products,”and“sustainability culture.”First place in the“CO and energy effjciency”category went to a team from Slovenia in 2022 that realized sub-stantial savings at the Bosch site in Nazarje.By installing 14 groundwater heat pumps and using the waste heat from the injection molding productio
108、n process,they were able to cut the amount of energy used for heating,building cooling,and cooling water in the injection mold-ing process by around 75percent.In the“resource effjciency”category,the jury was impressed with a project at the site in Bursa,Turkey.Under the motto“stop scrapping,start re
109、pairing,”dam-aged transport packaging is repaired at the site instead of being disposed of.In preparation for the project,the different kinds of damage to reusable packaging were classifjed and new methods for repairing it developed on this basis.This made it possible to repair some 20,000items of t
110、ransport packaging predominantly pallets and pallet covers in 2022,reducing the volume of plastic waste by around 100metric tons.The winning team from Bursa is sharing its experience with col-leagues worldwide and also outside the company as good practice.The winning team in the“occupational safety”
111、category comes from Australia,where it set up a program to sup-port mental health,reaching more than 1,000 associates and covering the three pillars“leadership,”“training and awareness,”and“support and services.”The target group-specifjc training sessions are offered to executives and associates ali
112、ke.The objective of the program is to raise awareness among associates for mental health and well-being and empower them to support their col-leagues in this respect.First place in the“sustainable products”category went to the Thermotechnology division in 2022,which impressed the jury with its innov
113、ative boiler systems for industrial steam and heat supply.Apart from the new electric steam boiler ELSB which generates steam for use in industry and commerce,the division also offers boiler systems that use hydrogen and biofuels,as well as hybrid solutions.This allows companies to source carbon-neu
114、tral steam and heat with the infrastructure available and according to their individual requirements.Moreover,it is possible to retool existing facilities accordingly.Since 2021,projects relating to“sustainability culture”are also eligible for the Sustainability and EHS Award.In 2022,the Green Heroe
115、s campaign took fjrst price.Using an innovative concept,Bosch has bridged the gap between workplace and private life.The idea was for associates to show their colleagues how they conserve energy and live more sustainably outside work.They were invited via the intranet to send in short videos for thi
116、s purpose.In a short period of time,we received more than 140 entries from around the world from creative tips on putting waste to good use to shopping tips and household tricks.Five associates were nominated as Green Heroes for their projects.The winning videos were published on the intranet and me
117、t with great resonance worldwide.16Bosch sustainability report 2022 Sustainability Community MeetingGlobal and cross-divisional networking of EHS and sustainability experts is key to reaching the sustainability targets and this is supported by annual Sustainability Community Meetings(SCM).How can we
118、 take sustain-ability further at Bosch from a strategic perspective?And how can we intensify international collaboration in the process?These were the questions explored at the two-day event hosted by the Sustainability and EHS corporate department in Stuttgart in July2022.Besides the divisions coor
119、dinators and regional coordinators,additional internal stakeholders were invited to come and share their knowledge and experience.The in-person event was opened by the board of management member responsible for sustainability,who honored the fjve winners of the 2021 Sustainability and EHS Awards.Fiv
120、e external speakers held keynote speeches on topics including human rights and the future of sustainability reporting.Sustainability days at Bosch locations worldwideIn 2022,action days for sustainability and EHS were again held at Bosch locations around the globe.In Wernau,Germany,for instance,the
121、Thermotechnology division in September invited to its Sustainability Day 2022.Around 350 associates came to fjnd out more about on-site environmental protection measures and activities related to physical and mental health as well as other topics at various stations.A safety check for bicycles was o
122、ffered as well as the opportunity to make an insect hotel.Similar activities also took place at other locations,such as Manisa,Turkey,and Sorocaba in Brazil.The Mellansel site in Sweden also had a special anniversary to celebrate:it was its tenth annual EHS Day.All roughly 360 associates were invite
123、d to take part in workshops and practical exercises and attend presenta-tions.In 2022,the focus was placed on fjrst aid and how to effectively carry out cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)and on ways to relax and recharge during the day.Climate Fresk workshops teaming up against climate changeAround
124、500 associates from Bosch in Germany and France attended over 40 Climate Fresk workshops in 2022 to learn about the reasons underlying climate change and its effects.In preparation,63 facilitators received training before setting out on a collaborative journey together with the participating teams.T
125、he goal is to empower participants to work together to identify what effects climate change is having on their business environment and to enable them to make informed deci-sions that take account of the associated opportunities and risks.Climate Fresk workshops involve interaction,collabora-tion,an
126、d mutual networking.Developed by a French non-governmental organization,the underlying concept is made available to citizens,public institutions,and businesses through a Creative Commons license.Commitment and cooperationWe want to make a relevant contribution to overcoming global social challenges,
127、which is why we are involved in numerous initiatives.For instance,Robert Bosch GmbH has been a member of the United Nations Global Com-pact since 2004.We are committed to the ten Global Compact principles relating to human rights,labor standards,environmental protection,and anti-corruption measures.
128、With this publication,we satisfy the related requirement to report on relevant progress we made in 2022 in this respect.We also support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)adopted in 2015.Accordingly,we regularly benchmark our sustain-ability activities against the 17 SDGs(see Tabl
129、e05).Boschs diverse activities also support other UN goals.17|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society|Bosch Group profjle|Sustainability strategy and culture|Corporate governance and complianceTransparent reporting in accordance with international standards Our reporting makes B
130、oschs commitment transparent.We support various reporting formats,such as CDP(for-merly“the Carbon Disclosure Project,”also see Fig.08)or the Standards of the Global Reporting Initiative(GRI).We are active in a large number of further sustainability-related initiatives though memberships including t
131、he Transparency International Deutschland e.V.which we have been supporting as a corporate member since 1995.We are also engaged in the executive board of the econsense association(Forum Nachhaltige Entwicklung der Deutschen Wirtschaft e.V.,also see the“Society|Dialogue with stakeholders and politic
132、al lobbying”section).Commitment to the Value Balancing AllianceAs one of the seven founding members of the Value Balancing Alliance e.V.(VBA),Bosch has been working together with other internationally operating companies on developing and testing a global standard for the holistic evaluation of entr
133、epreneurial activities since 2019.The Alliance aims to shed transparency and put a monetary value on the social,environmental,and economic impact of entrepreneurial activities as well as on the interdependencies along the value chain and how they affect corporate value.Several universities,non-gover
134、nmental organizations,and audit fjrms are also involved in the project.08|Boschs positioning in selected sustainability ratings RatingRating 2022Rating 2021Rating 2020CDPClimate:Score“A”Water:Score“B”Climate:Score“A”Water:Score“B”Climate:Score“A”Water:Score“B”Ecovadis67/100 pointsGold medal63/100 po
135、ints59/100 pointsISS ESGPrime statusB-Prime statusB-Prime statusB-Sustain-alytics14.0 points(low-risk category)14.8 points(low-risk category)18.7 points(low-risk category)18Bosch sustainability report 2022Bosch is expressly committed to taking responsibility,obeying the law,and behaving ethically.As
136、 our mission statement says:“We promise only what we can deliver,accept agreements as binding,and respect and observe the law in all our business transactions.”Responsible corporate governanceThe board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH defjnes the strategy for the entire company and leads the compa
137、ny as a whole.With the start of the 2022 business year,there was a generational change on the board of management,which was reduced to six members.The supervisory board of Robert Bosch GmbH appoints,monitors,and advises the board of management.In making appointments to the supervisory board,Robert B
138、osch GmbH is subject to the German Codetermina-tion Act(Mitbestimmungsgesetz).Owing to the com-panys size,the supervisory board has 20 members.Ten members are appointed by the shareholders with voting rights,the other ten members are elected by the employee representatives.The industrial trust Rober
139、t Bosch IndustrietreuhandKG acts as a shareholder.In line with the mission handed down in the will of the companys founder,Robert Bosch,the trust is responsible for safeguarding the com-panys long-term existence and,above all,its fjnancial independence.The aim is to guarantee that the company remain
140、s independent and able to act at all times.For further information on Robert Bosch GmbHs board of management and supervisory board,see pages 12 and 17 of the 2022 annual report.Risk managementIn the Bosch Group,risk management encompasses the entire company,including all essential operations,functio
141、ns,divisions,and business sectors.It is thus a core responsibility for all managers on every level of the Bosch Group.To the extent possible,risks are identifjed and managed where they arise:in other words,mainly in the divisions and their regional subsidiaries.The latter are also primarily responsi
142、ble for introducing measures to reduce or control risks.The corporate departments for compliance,risk manage-ment,and internal controls are responsible to govern the related systems,while specialist departments such as legal services and tax support,direct,and monitor the rules and priorities set.In
143、ternal auditing provides support in areas including assessing the appropriate-ness and effectiveness of the tasks described and,if necessary,proposes that Robert Bosch GmbHs board of management or the respective offjcers initiate improve-ment measures.The Bosch Groups risk management system is based
144、 on the standards ISO31000 and COSOIII(ERM),as well as IDWAuS340.It comprises the systematic detection and tracking of relevant risks and,where necessary,iden-tifjcation and monitoring of measures to manage these risks.In this context,the corporate coordinating offjce for the risk management system
145、is responsible for con-tinuously refjning the system.Current priorities include further refjning analyses of risk capacity and measures to strengthen the risk culture.1.3 Corporate governance and compliance19|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society|Bosch Group profjle|Sustainabi
146、lity strategy and culture|Corporate governance and complianceA group risk management guideline sets out the princi-ples and responsibilities.In addition,a cross-functional risk committee is tasked with identifying signifjcant risk areas across the divisions and pinpointing potentially disruptive tec
147、hnological and strategic risks.For a description of signifjcant risks,see the annual report 2022(page95 et seq.).The main antitrust and legal risks are also described there.Compliance at BoschCompliance refers to the observance of legal require-ments and internal corporate policies and rules.At Bosc
148、h,this is an integral part of our corporate values.To this end,we have unequivocally defjned our position on legal requirements and ethical issues in a globally applicable Code of Business Conduct.Combined with the Bosch values,it provides the foundation for Boschs success in business.We feel that r
149、esponsible and lawful conduct is important beyond company boundaries and have formulated our expectations of our business part-ners in codes of conduct(see the“Supply chain|Social and environmental requirements for suppliers”section).Accordingly,we continuously monitor current develop-ments and adju
150、st our codes where necessary.Group-wide compliance management system The global compliance management system(CMS)constitutes an integral element of the operationalization of corporate governance in the Bosch Group and com-prises structures and processes for ensuring compliance at an organizational l
151、evel.Based on auditing standard IDWAuS980,it aims to ensure compliance and thus con-tribute to our companys long-term success on the basis of integrity and value-based conduct.We are continuing to move away from rule-based compliance to a primarily values-based approach.It is our ambition to be a pi
152、oneer for values-based conduct that extends beyond mere compliance with the law and internal regulations.The CMS is preventive in nature and is designed to encourage all associates in the Bosch Group to identify compliance risks and violations at an early stage and to respond appropriately.The aim i
153、s thus also to reduce risks for the Bosch Group,its associates,and its corporate bodies.At the same time,we want to protect and cultivate the reputation of the Bosch Group,which is the basis of our business partners trust.The central guidelines governing the CMS set out the responsibilities for each
154、 area of compliance.Special-ists in the corporate departments are responsible for implementing corporate governance in their respective areas of responsibility,such as anticorruption,antitrust law,money laundering,labor and social legislation,product compliance,fjre prevention,and environmental prot
155、ection.The compliance committee supports the implementation of the Bosch Groups CMS and coordinates compliance issues.In addition,it contributes to the risk-based fur-ther development of the CMS,for example by assessing the regulatory environment and other developments to identify new compliance ris
156、ks.Chaired by the chief com-pliance offjcer,the compliance committee comprises the heads of the Compliance Management corporate department,Legal Services,the Internal Auditing depart-ment,and other members appointed by Robert Bosch GmbHs board of management.In 2022,the compliance committee set up a
157、sanctions committee that decides on appropriate disciplinary measures in the event of mate-rial compliance incidents.The compliance committee offjce provides personnel and technical support to the compliance committee.The chief compliance offjcer also heads the Compli-ance Management corporate depar
158、tment,which is responsible for the specialist area of anti-corruption as well as information security and data protection and for overarching key elements of the Bosch Groups CMS(pliance training,operating and further develop-ing the reporting system for compliance-related matters,serving as point o
159、f contact for reports of misconduct,and conducting internal investigations).The chief com-pliance offjcer sets the goals for the Compliance Man-agement corporate department and reports on a regular and adhoc basis directly to the member of the board of management responsible for compliance.If necess
160、ary,the chief compliance offjcer is also entitled to contact the chair of the supervisory board directly.20Bosch sustainability report 2022In the Bosch Groups regions and divisions,compli-ance offjces have been set up as part of the Compliance Management corporate department.The core task of the com
161、pliance offjces is to support the regions and divisions to which they are assigned in fulfjlling their obligations under the CMS and in conducting internal investigations.For this purpose,they have unrestricted authority to demand information and perform audits,are independent in exercising their du
162、ties,and bound only by the instructions of the Compliance corporate depart-ment.Notwithstanding the constantly evolving environ-ment,we are intent on keeping our policies and proce-dures up to date.That is why we continuously review and refjne our compliance program,which falls within the area of re
163、sponsibility of the Compliance Management corporate department.According to our regular cycle,we repeated our global analysis of corruption risks in 2021,combining it with the analysis of risks relating to antitrust law.The analysis covered 253 legal entities that were selected based on certain crit
164、eria such as headcount,sales revenue,and specifjc risk indicators(e.g.the current Corruption Per-ception Index published by Transparency International).In addition,we performed further in-depth analyses in selected divisions,corporate sectors,and service units.The fjndings were evaluated and appropr
165、iate measures initiated in 2022.These include,for example,activities to raise awareness among associates regarding individual risks,supplementary training sessions for specifjc target groups,or even sample-based checks of compliance with rules and processes.To document and track the measures,we use
166、a central database that maps the cor-responding workfmows.In 2023,we plan to continue with the risk analyses.In a bid to digitalize our compliance processes further,we set up a new project organization in 2022.Our aim is to update and standardize core compliance processes and make them even more eff
167、jcient.The focus will be placed on data protection and information security,com-pliance audits and internal controls,business partner compliance,risk management,and reporting,among other areas.Implementation of corporate governance within the framework of the CMS is reviewed in the course of inter-n
168、al audits performed by the Internal Auditing corporate department.In addition,we test our CMS in external audits and consulting engagements and always take the results as an opportunity to further develop and optimize our CMS.Code of Business ConductThe Code of Business Conduct provides guidance for
169、 all Bosch associates on values-based,ethical,and legally irreproachable conduct.It outlines the basic rules of conduct in the company and provides guidance on issues such as how to deal with insider information,whether to accept gratuities,and how to avoid confmicts of inter-est.Our aim is to set c
170、lear guidelines and,at the same time,to protect our associates,our company,and our business partners.We are in the process of revising our Code of Business Conduct to refmect new priorities and increase user friendliness,for example by giving it a new structure,making it more practical,and presentin
171、g it in a more interactive form.The Code of Business Conduct is specifjed in corre-sponding central policies and additional local regula-tions.These also set out specifjc requirements with respect to gratuities.In Germany,for example,the acceptance and issue of gratuities exclusively consti-tuting a
172、 personal benefjt is permissible up to a limit of 35euros,net,per year and recipient.So-called facilita-tion payments payments made to offjcials to expedite an administrative service to which the payer is generally legally entitled are explicitly not permitted.If associ-ates are pressured or forced
173、to make such payments,for instance to avoid bodily harm to themselves or others and protect their health and safety,they are required to inform their superior and the respective compliance offjce at the earliest opportunity.21|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society|Bosch Group
174、profjle|Sustainability strategy and culture|Corporate governance and complianceThe Code of Business Conduct also describes our social responsibility,including respecting human rights and the prohibition of forced or child labor.The document is available to all associates in 33languages and has addit
175、ionally been communicated in a letter from Robert Bosch GmbHs CEO to all associates exempt from col-lectively bargained agreements worldwide.They have confjrmed their acknowledgment of the code.An abbre-viated version containing the key messages has also been provided to all associates.BSH Hausgerte
176、 GmbH has developed its own code of conduct.Both codes are publicly available on the Internet.We are additionally in the process of preparing a new,supplementary Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption(ABC)Policy as an umbrella regulation to harmonize and stand-ardize compliance rules on anti-corruption,fo
177、cusing especially on gratuities(in kind)and invitations,spon-soring,donations,staff rotation,and confmicts of interest.Product Compliance CodeWe also follow clear guidelines in product development,which are summarized in our Product Compliance Code.Our actions are guided by the principle of legality
178、 and our“Invented for life”ethos.This guidance applies to all Bosch products and services,covering all stages of a products life cycle and taking precedence over custom-ers wishes.It is not permitted to develop functions for test recognition,nor is optimization solely for the purpose of offjcial tes
179、t cycles permitted.If a customer does not observe these guiding principles,we do not take part in their invitations to tender.In the event of any non-compliance with the Product Compli-ance Code in the course of existing business relations,measures can extend to a delivery stop.Export controlSome of
180、 our products can also be used for military pur-poses.Extensive internal policies and procedures are in place within the group to ensure regulatory compliance including export controls.Compliance of business partners and company acquisitions Bosch takes a holistic approach to corporate social respon
181、sibility.Therefore,clear policies and procedures also apply with respect to our business partners.Our business partners are regularly subject to a standardized and risk-based compliance check.This encompasses both customers as well as suppliers,possible partners in the establishment of joint venture
182、s,and potential acquisition and takeover targets.The depth and scope of the checks depends on various factors,such as the nature of the business relationship.Corporate and personnel structures can also play a role.Compliance checks focus on possible misconduct,for example non-compliance with the law
183、 or offjcial regula-tions such as applicable penal laws,environmental regulations,or human rights.We refer to information in the public domain for this purpose.The fjndings are assessed using a standard process and appropriate measures are defjned and introduced to the extent nec-essary.These can ra
184、nge from a more in-depth assess-ment right through to withdrawal from the business relationship or project.To further strengthen our risk-based approach,in 2022 we implemented an accompanying IT-based testing and monitoring process for selected business partners whose risk profjle is potentially hei
185、ghtened,and adjusted our internal regulations accordingly.Users received train-ing for the IT tool and the regulation and can continu-ously draw on advice and support from the compliance organization.In our Codes of Conduct for Business Partners,we have formulated what we expect from business partne
186、rs in terms of compliance.The“Supply chain”section of this report describes in detail how we discharge our respon-sibility in the supply chain.22Bosch sustainability report 2022Code of Business Conduct of the Bosch GroupBusiness Conduct Guidelines of the BSH GroupTrainingWe use extensive training an
187、d communication meas-ures to sensitize our associates to compliance issues,including our social responsibility and the importance of human rights,among other matters.The compliance training program is available to our associates as Web-based training(WBT)or offered as classroom training or in webina
188、rs.Participation is mandatory for certain groups of associates,selected via a risk-based approach,including for example associates without collectively bargained contracts due to their special responsibility as specialists or managers,but also numerous other associates in selected areas or in specia
189、l functions.In 2022,four existing WBT courses were revised and a new training program on software license management was issued.The latter is generally designed for all associates exempt from collectively bargained agreements and all associates involved in software development processes.Our minimum
190、compliance training program covers fjve areas:business ethics,product compliance,anti-cor-ruption,antitrust law,and export control.The training content must be repeated regularly,usually at two-to three-year intervals.Our training courses are regularly refjned and updated to accommodate new content
191、and developments.Feedback from training participants is always taken into account in the process.The minimum compliance training currently held worldwide has been completed over one million times to date.Over 80percent of associates in indirect functions have one or more minimum compliance training
192、courses assigned to their learning curriculum.Compliance at Bosch is also an integral part of the annual goal and performance dialogue.Associates actively confjrm in the related documentation that they spoke about compliance and will act accordingly to the best of their knowledge.The status of the m
193、inimum compliance training courses is tracked using a dashboard,which also refmects partici-pants feedback as a basis for improving the quality of the training courses.In the event that training courses are overdue,reminders to complete the training are automatically sent to associates,executives,an
194、d HR business partners.Starting in 2021,this process is being introduced in stages in other countries.09|Areas covered by the global minimum compliance training programAreaTopicFormatBusiness ethicsCode of Business ConductWBT,documentDealing with classifjed informationWBTSoftware license managementW
195、BTAnti-corruptionGratuities in dealings with third partiesWBT,classroom training/live online trainingProduct complianceProduct complianceWBT,classroom training/live online trainingProduct safety and product liabilityWBTAntitrust lawAntitrust lawWBT,classroom training/live online trainingExport contr
196、olExport controlWBT23|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society|Bosch Group profjle|Sustainability strategy and culture|Corporate governance and complianceInternal communication raises awareness for compliance We use all media formats available for internal commu-nication to draw
197、attention to compliance issues from the intranet to internal social media or notices put up on-site.The compliance channel on the internal Bosch Tube video platform offers more than 100 audio and video fjles on the subject.The Bosch Compliance app has been pre-installed on the cell phones of some 90
198、,000associates worldwide and offers quick access straight to the various compliance topics.It is also possible to directly contact the competent compliance offjcers in each country and division using the app.With the compliance dialogue,we enable intensive and open exchange between managers and asso
199、ciates on everyday issues relating to compliance topics.Supple-menting the mandatory training,the dialogue is a volun-tary offer that encourages teams to discuss and resolve specifjc dilemmas.The compliance dialogue is updated continuously to include new practical cases.In 2022,the focus was placed
200、on how to report incidents and on whistleblower protection.By running a diverse range of campaigns every year,we increase the visibility of the topic of compliance and the pertinent contact persons within the company.In this connection,a global awareness campaign on the Bosch reporting system and th
201、e protection of whistleblowers was launched in 2022.It is aimed at all Bosch associ-ates worldwide and is intended to raise awareness of the issues of submitting reports and whistleblower protection.The campaign makes the work of the compli-ance organization transparent,thus helping to further stren
202、gthen the trust of associates in internal reporting and whistleblowing channels at Bosch.Under the motto“Speak up!”it also aims to encourage associates to report any suspicions of misconduct.The campaign is accompanied by additional measures from brochures and posters carrying the motto“Speak up!”to
203、 anonymized examples on the intranet right through to an interview with the chief compliance offjcer on the topic of whistleblowing.A fmyer on how to report incidents and on whistleblower protection was also sent to some 100,000 associates in Germany together with their payslip.The campaigns effecti
204、veness is measured continuously.Evaluations for 2022 show that the number of reports has increased signifjcantly since the campaign was launched.We will continue the campaign in 2023.In 2022,we developed a survey for measuring our compliance culture the Integrity Thermometer and piloted it in German
205、y and France.One aim of the survey is to obtain a key indicator of how effective our compli-ance management system is.24Bosch sustainability report 2022Grievance mechanisms and reporting systemIf there is any suspicion of possible misconduct,such as a violation of applicable law or the Code of Busin
206、ess Conduct,associates as well as business partners and other third parties can use the whistleblower system to submit a report to the compliance organization also anonymously in accordance with legal requirements.For this purpose,we have set up the Bosch reporting system that is available in 19lang
207、uages on the Internet and our intranet.To help users,the reporting system offers thematically predefjned reporting categories.The objective is to make it as easy as possible for whistle-blowers to submit reports.At the same time,it is made clear that the system is available without restriction for r
208、eports on the full spectrum of conceivable misconduct.In addition,BSH Hausgerte GmbH operates a reporting system of its own.Naturally,Bosch associates can also directly contact their superior or the individuals responsible in their divisions or regions compliance offjce.The compliance organization f
209、ollows up all reports without delay and involves additional experts in individual cases.Progress and the corresponding assessment of the matter are recorded in a central database and monitored.Not all reports are necessarily handled by the compli-ance organization.Further processing can be handled b
210、y the respective compliance offjcers or specialist depart-ments.For instance,HR is responsible for handling cases of discrimination without implications under criminal law.Great importance is attached to the protection of whistleblowers throughout the process of handling cases.This concerns both ide
211、ntity protection and protection against possible discrimination.Protecting whistleblowers is already explicitly anchored in the Code of Business Conduct,for example.Any indications of disadvantage due to whistleblowing or of obstruction of whistleblowing are pursued as separate compliance cases.We h
212、ave published the“Principles for reporting possible violations and processing reports at Bosch”on our companys website.In 2022,1,283reports(previous year:1,044)were recorded via the Bosch reporting systems.We have seen a steady increase in the number of reports over the last few years,a development
213、we primarily attribute to the comprehensive measures in the fjeld of compliance and the resulting increased awareness of compliance issues.Reports have increased especially since the summer of 2022,in tandem with the launch of our global awareness campaign.25|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environmen
214、t|Associates|Society|Bosch Group profjle|Sustainability strategy and culture|Corporate governance and complianceProducts26Bosch sustainability report 2022Our ambition:“Invented for life”products that fascinate,that improve quality of life,and that help conserve natural resources.Potential of the cir
215、cular economy Analysis of around 80 product groups that account for more than 80percent of sales revenue.Hydrogen economy Bosch offers technology to enable the use of hydrogen in different sectors,thereby blazing the trail for a hydrogen economy.Carbon footprint reduced by more than 33percent Bosch
216、Green Collection fridge-freezer combination features climate-friendly materials.27|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society2.1 Management approachBosch has a broad and highly diverse product portfolio.Our products ensure safe and sustainable mobility,are durable companions in the
217、 home,or control industrial machinery effjciently and reliably.As varied as our products are in detail,they share a common ethos:“Invented for life.”We want to spark peoples enthusi-asm,to improve their quality of life,and to help protect the environment.Circular economy strategyWith our circular ec
218、onomy strategy,we want to enhance the sustainability of our products throughout their entire life cycle from procurement and production to use,return,and remanufacturing,and right through to recy-cling and reuse of materials.To this end,we endeavor to either create loops directly within Bosch or clo
219、se them outside the company using established recycling processes.This way,we reduce the amount of materials used and our products carbon footprint3 and contribute toward achieving our scope3 target.4 At the same time,we also avoid potential risks relating to compliance with environmental and social
220、 standards.Building a closed-loop system for materials has the particular advantage of eliminating parts of the value chain that are subject to risks(see Fig.10).As with climate neutrality,in our circular economy strategy we use a model comprising levers that can be applied across the entire value c
221、hain.Here,too,we have classifjed the measures according to their quality.On the one hand,quality is determined by each levers contribution toward goal achievement.On the other,we rate a levers quality higher the greater Boschs ability is to infmuence the magnitude of its impact compared with other l
222、evers.Lever 1:Materials effjciencyMeasures to increase materials effjciency are fjrst prior-ity after all,it is best for the environment to use less materials.Improvements in materials utilization reduce the carbon footprint and also cut the manufacturing cost of a product.Bosch can also directly in
223、fmuence the corresponding measures.For years,materials effjciency has therefore been a fjxed criterion in our product development process,where it is anchored in the Design for Environment(DfE)principle(for more on DfE,see the“Design for Environment”section).The materials eco-effjciency and the envi
224、ronmental and social effects of using certain raw materials are also considered.The objective is to keep the environmental impact of materi-als utilized to a minimum,while at the same time taking into account social aspects.Lever 2:Second lifeIn the second lever,we have grouped together those measur
225、es that Bosch can use to improve materials fmows or to close loops within the company.This is the most complex lever in our circular economy strategy as it includes measures with a whole range of different objec-tives and effects,while offering a maximum of autonomy and latitude in implementation.Th
226、e concepts and activi-ties range from reusing products and their components to repairs and right through to remanufacturing in each case with the objective of extending product and component life cycles.While Bosch can reduce negative effects by closing the materials and products loop,the measures e
227、ffectiveness also depends on there being suffjcient demand and this places demanding require-ments on product development.3 To enable comparability between the climate impact of the various greenhouse gases and substances of relevance for the climate,emissions are presented in CO equivalents.In this
228、 report,we have taken into account the effects of CO and of other greenhouse gases,as well as climate-relevant substances,to the extent that these are of relevance for the analysis.For ease of reading,we use the terms CO and CO equivalents synonymously.4 This report uses scopes1,2,and 3 in accordanc
229、e with the Green-house Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.28Bosch sustainability report 2022 Lever 3:Recycled materialsThe third lever of our circular economy strategy recy-cled materials covers all measures to close the loop in the economy for materials such as steel,aluminum,
230、and plastics.This way,we can reduce the use of primary materials,and lessen our environmental impact as well as human rights risks from the extraction of raw materi-als.Key factors determining how effective the measures are include whether high-quality materials are available,as well as whether the
231、percentage of recycled materials used can be verifjed,and whether they can be purchased cost-effectively.The use of recycled materials in production processes is long established practice at Bosch.Across all our products,the average percentage of recycled steel used is already around 56percent.At 35
232、percent,the share of recycled aluminum matches the average level in the industry.For plastics,the percentage of recycled material that we purchase as raw material is around 5percent.We intend to increase this share substantially in the coming years.The purchase agreements for focus materials that we
233、 intend to conclude with key suppliers as part of our scope3 climate action activities should also play a role in this respect.The upcoming specifjca-tions for purchased goods and materials will include a material-specifjc CO cap which will be reduced over time and increasing the portion of recyclin
234、g material will be an essential part to reaching these goals.Specifjc strategies combine impact and cost-effectivenessDepending on the markets in which our divisions oper-ate,the levers differ in their degree of effectiveness,are not equally applicable across the board,and therefore offer different
235、development potential.Accordingly,it is vital for Bosch to develop a market-specifjc circular econ-omy strategy for each division and fjnd the optimum mix of the three levers in each case.Having determined how the levers work in general in a top-down analysis in 2021,in 2022 we analyzed the potentia
236、l that the levers offer in the various divisions as well as key aspects relating to their use.This involved analyzing some 80 different prod-uct groups across all divisions that together account for more than 80percent of Boschs sales revenue.In 2023,we are drawing on the results of the analysis to
237、derive specifjc road maps for the individual divisions depending on use case and technical feasibility.In a fjrst step,we are setting out detailed action plans for selected levers in the circular economy strategy.On this basis,we will conclude corresponding target agree-ments.This approach will allo
238、w us to make tangible progress in our circular economy strategy,and at the same time give the divisions the freedom they need to take into consideration the diverse product portfolio and conditions prevailing on the different markets.Two Bosch divisions already have specifjc strategies and correspon
239、ding road maps.Bosch Power Tools(PT)has decided in a fjrst step to focus on recycled materials as the primary lever.This decision was based on the realiza-tion that in PT unlike for Bosch as a whole a large part of its carbon footprint comes from procurement.For this reason,PT has set quantitative t
240、argets that extend through 2025 for the use of recycled materials in packag-ing and recycled plastic in product housings.By then,the division also wants to have life cycle assessments available for each product family.Even before the overall portfolio analysis,the Automotive Aftermarket division had
241、 analyzed its product portfolio in detail with respect to the potential it offers for the“second life”lever and decided to focus above all on remanufacturing,in other words reprocessing used products.10|Circular economy strategyRecycled materialsSecond lifeMaterials effjciency29|Company|Products|Sup
242、ply chain|Environment|Associates|Society|Management approach|Sustainable products and services|Product responsibilityCircular economy activities in almost all divisionsAlthough the individual road maps have not yet been fjnalized,many activities in Boschs divisions already follow the principle of a
243、circular economy,illustrating the different ways in which the levers in our circular economy strategy work.The following examples show how different the corresponding measures can be imple-mented in each division.Lever 1:Materials effjciency Micro-electromechanical systems(MEMS)New generations of se
244、nsors from Bosch for fjtness track-ers or for measuring particulate matter and altitudes are considerably smaller and more effjcient than previous generations.Take,for example,the programmable and AI-enabled sensor with accelerometer BHI360/BHI380 in fjtness trackers that adapts to the individual us
245、ers move-ments,and at 7mm3 is only half the size of its predeces-sor and needs only half the amount of power.Reusing plastic sprueThe Bosch plant in Waiblingen has taken a big step toward improving materials effjciency.By reusing plastic sprue,the plant is able to save around 125 metric tons of poly
246、amides each year.This was achieved by install-ing a new dosing system.In direct sprue recirculation,it permits more precisely dosing the proportion of recycled granulate.With this technique,it is possible to improve the consistency of the material added,and the recycled granulate mixes more easily w
247、ith the new material.The recirculated material is mainly used to produce piping and plumbing fjttings.A review is currently underway for applying the technique in other product groups that offer a similar amount of potential for saving materials.The lessons learned in Waiblingen are shared within th
248、e group as an example of good practice,thereby allowing other Bosch sites as well to benefjt from the advantages the new process offers.Bosch Green Collection fridge-freezer combinationUsing less resources,reducing emissions,improving climate action:thats the principle BSH Hausgerte GmbH(BSH)has put
249、 into practice with the Bosch Green Collections new fridge-freezer combination.Nicknamed“Little Foot”in-house due to its small carbon footprint,the new refrigerator was designed from the outset with special attention to using low-carbon materials.For the side panels and other metallic paneling,low-C
250、O steel is used that has a 70percent lower carbon footprint than the steel previously used.5 In addition,both the main component of the insulating foam and the entire interior are produced using bio-based,carbon-neutral materi-als.6 These measures have made it possible to reduce the fridges carbon f
251、ootprint by more than 33percent to approximately 200kilograms of CO.5 To source larger quantities of“green steel”going for-ward,BSH has entered into a cooperation agreement with Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH.The steelmaker is working on new technologies for a hydrogen-based steel production that is vir
252、tually CO-free,depending on how the hydrogen is produced,by 2033.Lever 2:Second life Customer support services extend product life cycleWith its customer support services,Bosch seeks to extend its products service life.The diverse services offered by the divisions range from service hotlines to onli
253、ne guides,online replacement part fjnders and replacement part service,and right through to repairs and maintenance,or even the modernization of entire systems.BSHs customer support is one of the largest in the industry,comprising some 12,400 service technicians and partners.More than 350,000 replac
254、ement parts are stocked at seven logistics centers in proximity to the production locations.Replacement parts are usually kept in stock over a period of more than ten years after the end of production for large appliances and over more 5 Comparison between Bosch Green Collection fridge-freezer combi
255、nation(KGN39OXBT)and a current reference appliance(KGN39VXBT);calculated based on life cycle assessments(LCA)pursuant to ISO14040,cradle to gate(material,transport,production)6 Carbon-neutral materials without use of carbon offsets30Bosch sustainability report 2022than seven years for small applianc
256、es.Technicians can complete 82percent of repairs in the fjrst visit,refmecting the high quality of service.The range of services offered by Bosch Thermotechnology is similarly comprehensive.It spans from commissioning to maintenance and repairs for more than 7,500 products.Replacement parts are typi
257、cally available over a period of 15years.Bosch Rexroth as supplier of components and systems in the areas of hydraulics and factory automation like-wise offers a broad spectrum of support services ranging from repairs and maintenance to the modernization of complex machinery.In the course of moderni
258、zation work,it is possible to combine the core technology of machines with state-of-the-art automation and new tech-nologies.Such solutions not only prolong the machin-erys service life,they also enhance its safety,reliability,and energy effjciency.Austria:Second-hand washing machines As part of a p
259、ilot project launched in Austria in 2022 and running until March 2023,Bosch offers refurbished washing machines for sale with manufacturers warranty at prices that can be as much as 50percent lower than for a comparable new model.7 Extending the appliances service life helps to conserve resources an
260、d cut CO emissions.Experts decide which appliances are eligible for a“second life”on the basis of an extensive catalog of criteria.Then the appliances are subjected to a thorough inspection,cleaned,and overhauled with new compo-nents.After passing all quality controls,the washing machines are sold a
261、s“refurbished”in the online shop with a two-year manufacturer warranty.The pilot project in Austria rounds out already estab-lished activities of BSH to extend the product life cycle.With Blue Movement,BSH Huishoudapparaten B.V.in the Netherlands and BSH Hausgerte GmbH in Germany offer a lease-based
262、 model for household appliances.A similar BSH pilot project in Belgium,Papillon,adds to this offer a social component,helping underprivileged households to use energy-effjcient and cost-saving household appliances in cooperation with a partner(Samenlevingsopbouw West-Vlaanderen).Bosch eXchange For o
263、ver 50 years,the Bosch eXchange program has been offering customers the option to have defective vehicle components replaced with remanufactured products at specialist workshops.Many customers take advantage of it,making the program a signifjcant factor in Boschs automotive aftermarket product portf
264、olio today:around two million components are remanufactured here every year,thereby reducing the number of new products needed accordingly.This saves some 3,100 metric tons of material.Reusing factory equipment acting sustainably means acting cost-effectivelyFor the idea of a closed-loop or circular
265、 economy to reach its full potential,we need to consider the big picture.One good example is the reuse of factory equip-ment.This involves using,sharing,repairing,modifying,and reusing plant and machinery for as long as possible.This way,it takes only a few new parts to retool entire production line
266、s for new product generations.After all,components such as machine housings,robots,switch-ing cabinets,or transfer systems can be used universally and effjciently adapted to handle new requirements and jobs.This also has economic advantages as demon-strated by Bosch Manufacturing Solutions with a re
267、cently retooled production line at the Suzhou site in China.By largely reusing old parts,it was possible not only to sig-nifjcantly reduce the environmental impact,but also to save 35percent of costs compared with installing a new assembly line.At the same time,the production special-ists were able
268、to raise productivity by 5percent relative to comparable production lines on the market.7 The baseline value is a new appliance in the same series at the current price in the Bosch online shop.31|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society|Management approach|Sustainable products an
269、d services|Product responsibilityLever 3:Recycled materials Reducing the carbon footprint from product design through to packagingAs one priority area of its circularity activities,Bosch Power Tools is focusing on the use of recycled materi-als in packaging and product housings.Just by intro-ducing
270、cases made of recycled plastics for DIY tools,Bosch Power Tools has been able to save more than 5,300metric tons of plastic raw materials since 2019.The new IXO7 cordless screwdriver also shows just how much can be achieved in terms of saving resources by consistently using recycled materials.The co
271、rdless screwdrivers product housing now contains 40percent recycled materials,for its storage box(including packag-ing material inside)the proportion of recycled materials is over 90percent.Thanks to these and other measures to save materials,the carbon footprint of the IXO7 throughout its product l
272、ife cycle is 20percent lower than for the predecessor model.8 Recycling electric car batteriesIn order to recycle the batteries used in electric vehicles and to enable further use of the raw materials beyond the batterys end of life,the batteries need to be disas-sembled and fully discharged.Bosch R
273、exroth has set itself the task of largely automating these to date mostly manual processes to enable effjcient handling of the high volumes expected in the future.As a result,an automated process has been designed that permits discharging battery modules as quickly as possible with-out overheating t
274、hem.Its development has given rise to several patent applications.The result is an innovative approach to handling as well as disassembly and discharging,based on Rexroth com-ponents and systems such as the ctrlX DRIVE system,the ctrlX CORE control platform,and the related transfer technology.Bosch
275、Rexroth is thus opening up new opportunities for industrial,automated battery disas-sembly and discharging.Design for EnvironmentIn connection with the implementation of our circular economy strategy,we started revising the company-wide Bosch Design for Environment standard N33-6 in 2022.Anchoring t
276、he DfE principle in the product develop-ment process,the standard includes specifjc design and manufacturing rules for developers and product owners that cover the entire life cycle of products from materials used and effjciency in the product develop-ment process to recycling or environmentally com
277、patible disposal at the end of the product life cycle(see Fig.11).Compliance with the standard is reviewed as part of the quality process(see the“Product responsibility|Our quality policy”section).11|Environmental aspects of Design for EnvironmentDesign and purchasing Materials effjciency Ability to
278、 repair Upgradeability Secondary and recycled material Renewable raw materials Avoidance of high-risk raw materialsManufacturing Emissions Waste Substances of concern Hot spot processesPackaging Type and quantity of materials Recyclability Reuse and take-back Transport Mode of transport Load capacit
279、y optimization Local purchasingEnd of life Reuse Remanufacturing RecyclingProduct life cycleUse Resource and energy consumption Emissions (including CO2,pollutants,noise)8 Comparison of IXO7(article number:06039E0000)and prede-cessor model IXO6(article number:06039C7100);CFP(carbon footprint of a pr
280、oduct)calculated based on ISO14067,cradle to grave(material,production,transport,use,and recycling)32Bosch sustainability report 2022Specially trained DfE owners support the divisions involved,helping them with requirements and questions relating to green product design.In addition,all divisions are
281、 in contact with each other via the DfE network.A differentiated approach is taken in implementing the DfE principle in product development:besides a checklist in the product development process,life cycle assess-ments are also prepared.Life cycle assessments Based on the idea of a closed-loop or ci
282、rcular economy,we have been systematically conducting life cycle assessments(LCAs)for major product groups since 2017.This entails an evaluation of product-specifjc environmental aspects in each phase of the life cycle from purchasing to production and use right through to disposal.Among the evaluat
283、ed aspects are,for example,the use of materials,the consumption of energy and resources in the manufacturing and use phase,recycling and the use of recycled materials,and remanufacturing at the end of the products life cycle.In principle,an LCA is performed only if it serves a particular purpose.Bos
284、ch has defjned clearly delimited use cases in this respect.For example,we differentiate between LCAs that are to deliver key insights for product development and those intended to reveal optimization potential for series products.Depending on the use case,we distinguish between two assessment meth-o
285、ds:the full-scale LCA,performed in compliance with ISO14040 and 14044,and the streamlined LCA,allow-ing faster assessment of specifjc issues and drawing on standard database values.In industry networks such as Catena-X,we are currently working on a common industry standard to enable effec-tively and
286、 securely communicating sustainability-related properties of materials and products along the value chain(also see the“Society|Dialogue with stakeholders and political lobbying”section).In using the LCAs,our attention still focuses on the products carbon footprint.We want to fjnd out which phase of
287、the product life cycle and which materials create the biggest carbon footprint so that we can take dedicated action to reduce it in the product development process or in further development of series products.For illustration purposes,Fig.12 shows the carbon footprint of an eBike as certifjed by TV
288、Rheinland in accordance with ISO14067:2019(cradle to grave).A look at the carbon footprint of each phase of the prod-uct life cycle reveals where the biggest savings potential lies.Around 75percent of CO emissions are attribut-able to materials and production,about 15percent to the products use phas
289、e,and the remaining roughly 10percent arise from transport,packaging,and recy-cling.Overall,a pedelec has a carbon footprint of 300kg CO on average,of which the eBike system,consisting of motor,battery,and display,accounts for around 120kg CO.Considering the eBike components separately from the rest
290、 of the bike,some 60percent of emissions are attributable to the battery.Building on this LCA,Bosch eBike Systems identifjed various possibilities for reduc-ing CO emissions within the product life cycle of the motor and the battery.In an effort to continuously identify further potential to save car
291、bon emissions when developing new products,Bosch eBike Systems this year started using a propri-etary LCA processing tool.This permits an even faster,more detailed,and fmexible comparison of the carbon emissions of various product components,thereby sup-porting effjcient decision-making in the produ
292、ct develop-ment process.12|Carbon footprint of an eBikein kilograms of CO2298Distribution of CO2Materials and manufacturing:eBike systemMaterials and manufacturing:Bike componentsUseTransport,packaging,recyclingDrive unit38%Display 3%Battery 59%12133|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associa
293、tes|Society|Management approach|Sustainable products and services|Product responsibilityTrue to our“Invented for life”mission statement,we want our products to contribute toward sustainable development and we therefore support various Sustain-able Development Goals(SDGs)of the United Nations(see Fig
294、.13).In this section,we take a closer look at our contribution with selected examples.Reducing scope3 emissionsAgainst the backdrop of our climate action strategy,we identifjed additional potential for reducing CO emis-sions in the use phase of our products in 2020.Our goal is to save 15percent of a
295、bsolute CO emissions generated in the upstream and downstream stages of the value chain(scope3)by 2030(relative to the baseline year 2018).Roughly 90percent of scope3 emissions are produced in the product use phase,partly due to our products long service life.To lower the scope3 emissions further,ou
296、r strategy is to concentrate our efforts wherever we can make the greatest contribution to protecting human life and the environment.We currently see the greatest potential for lowering CO emissions in those fjelds in which products require a signifjcant amount of energy,that is particularly in mobi
297、lity,thermotechnology,industrial drive and control technology,and household appliances.The focus is on three leverage points in each case:boosting energy effjciency,shaping the product portfolio,and transforming the energy sector through the use of green electricity,hydrogen,and biogas(see the“Envir
298、onment|Climate action and energy effjciency”section).Contribution to the mobility transformationWe fjrmly believe that the mobility of the future should have no negative repercussions in terms of global warm-ing and air quality,and should remain affordable for most people.With our product range,we a
299、re making an important contribution,while pursuing a holistic approach at the same time.First and foremost,it is the Mobility Solutions busi-ness sector that is driving this development.As systems supplier for highly effjcient drive systems,it plays a key role in advancing the development of electri
300、c drives with products such as the eAxle or improved thermal manage-ment for hybrid systems and electric power trains.Bosch has already invested more than fjve billion euros in elec-tromobility,and has successfully acquired some 170 pro-duction projects since 2018.The aim is to generate sales revenu
301、e of six billion euros or more from the associated products and services by 2026.At the same time,Bosch is investing in fuel cell technol-ogy and continuously developing digitalization solutions to enable further effjciency gains.Our business success in these fjelds will also increase the contributi
302、on we make to conserving resources and climate action while we move a step closer to our ambitious CO targets.Last but not least,through innovative vehicle technology Bosch can help vehicle manufacturers to contribute to improving air quality.Boschs latest diesel and gasoline technology makes it pos
303、sible to signifjcantly lower nitro-gen oxide emissions and particulate emissions.The aim is to design internal combustion engines with emissions that no longer impact our cities air quality in any notable way.With the aim of making freight transport by road climate neutral,Bosch is working not only
304、on continuously improving the diesel engine,but also on three climate-neutral drive options:batteries,fuel cells,and hydrogen engines.For battery-powered vans,the Advanced Driving Module,which combines eAxle,brakes,and steering sys-tem,is the most suitable solution.For trucks,we offer scalable elect
305、ric motors that are designed for use with 2.2 Sustainable products and services34Bosch sustainability report 2022Product sectors and topicsUN SDGsMobilityContribution to the mobility transformationInnovative power train systems and electrifjed mobility:electric drives,fuel cells,hydrogen engine,eBik
306、e systemsMobility services:optimized battery management,connected charging solutions,connected parking,fmeet managementInvented for better air qualityAir quality solutions:immission measurement systems,scalable dispersion simu-lation of emission sources,real-time traffjc emission data,traffjc manage
307、ment,BMV080 MEMS sensor for accurate,localized air quality measurementInnovative vehicle technologies:power train technology for low-emission vehicles,long-life iDisc brake disc rotors,regenerative brakingRoad safety Driver safety systems:anti-lock braking system(ABS),electronic stability pro-gram(E
308、SP),pedestrian protection system,occupant protection system Driver assistance systems:automatic emergency braking,adaptive cruise control(ACC),tram forward collision warning(TFCW),cloud-based wrong-way driver alertEnergy systems,industrial and building technologyImplementing distributed energy grids
309、IoT solutions for energy systems:balancing energy network,grid optimization management,gateway managerTechnology for the use of hydrogen:stationary fuel cell for decentralized power generation Effjcient industry effjcient use of resources Industry4.0 software platforms and sensors for analyzing data
310、 and controlling processes:Nexeed,Energy Platform,Transport Data Logger,Connected Indus-trial Sensor Solution Energy-effjcient machines and resource-conserving systems:cross-technology expertise by Rexroth4EE,electric steam boilersEnergy-effjcient buildingsRenewable energy:heat pumps,hydrogen boiler
311、s for industrial applications and residential buildings Intelligent energy management:Energy Manager in the smart homeSustainable homeConserving resources at home to live more sustainably Energy effjciency:Bosch tumble dryer with heat pump technology,PerfectDry dishwasherWater effjciency:i-DOS washi
312、ng machines and dishwashers with ActiveWater technology Fresh for longer and conscientious shopping:fridge-freezer combinations with VitaFresh freshness system,Home Connect function,and integrated camera in the refrigerator compartmentDurability:Bosch Power Tools AdvancedDrill18 screwdriverHealthSma
313、rt farmingSustainable agriculture:Intelligent Planting Solution,Smart Spraying SolutionContribution to global healthcareHealthcare and medical technology:Vivalytic for molecular laboratory diagnos-tics,Vivatmo respiratory gas analysis equipment,high-performance ceramics for medical technology13|Cont
314、ribution of Bosch products to selected SDGs35|Company|Products|Supply chain|Environment|Associates|Society|Management approach|Sustainable products and services|Product responsibilitysilicon carbide inverters.This combination can produce an effjciency level of up to 97percent an exceptional level fo
315、r electric drives in commercial vehicles.Together with our partner,we are getting ready for series production of the fuel cell-electric drive.The aim is to have more than 40,000 vehicles equipped with our fuel cell systems on the road worldwide by 2025.Bosch also produces the corresponding stacks in
316、-house the core of the hydrogen electrolysis system and is setting up production facilities around the world in close prox-imity to customers at the plants in Anderson(United States),Wuxi(China),and Bamberg(Germany).With the hydrogen engine,we offer a climate-neutral alternative for long-haul heavy
317、trucking as well as agricultural and construction machinery.Although it has a lower effjciency level than the fuel cell for lower and medium loads,the hydrogen drive offers considerably more power at full load.Through our components,we are involved in over 100 technical hydrogen engine tests worldwi
318、de in India,we have already acquired a fjrst series production project.Invented for better air qualityTo support efforts to improve air quality,Bosch has developed an emissions measurement system.The com-pact monitoring boxes reliably deliver the required data.This enables the creation of real-time
319、air quality maps that can be used for adopting appropriate measures.Monitoring boxes are in operation in the German towns of Erfurt and Ludwigsburg.Working together with the rel-evant authorities,Bosch also collects anonymous data for traffjc optimization to advise cities on traffjc planning and tra
320、ffjc management.Appropriate measures can lower traffjc-related emissions by as much as 20percent on average.In many parts of the world,indoor air pollution is three to fjve times higher than outdoors.At the same time,we spend around 90percent of our everyday life indoors.This is why it is important
321、to monitor indoor air quality.The particulate matter sensor BMV080 quite literally sets new standards in this respect,as it provides localized,real-time measurements of particulate matter concentra-tion and air pollution.The BMV080 sensing element is more than 450 times smaller than any comparable d
322、evice on the market.Despite its minuscule size,it delivers real-time,accurate,and practical readings about particulate matter concentration in the air.This makes it possible to detect and reduce indoor air pollution,thereby improv-ing peoples health and well-being.At the same time,the fanless,non-in
323、trusive design permits noiseless opera-tion so as not to disturb users in their sleep or while they are working.Road safetyWith its products in the vehicle safety segment,Bosch supports Vision Zero,which seeks to reduce the number of fatalities on roads to as close to zero as possible by 2050.New,in
324、novative systems are continuously being added to the product portfolio.The Off-zone Crash Detection system,for example,uses a wide range of sensor data and new software algorithms to detect previ-ously neglected crash scenarios that commonly occur when changing lane,merging,and crossing intersec-tio
325、ns.Thanks to additional zones of detection,airbags and safety restraints can be deployed in a timely manner if necessary.Besides personal transport,we also want to make public transport safer:with this in mind,Bosch has developed a driver assistance system for trams,the tram forward col-lision warni
326、ng(TFCW)system.In the event of an impend-ing collision,it warns the tram driver with a signal fjrst.If the driver reacts too late or not at all in the situation,the system engages the brakes independently to stop the tram and avoid accidents or at least reduce the impact as much as possible.Today,so
327、me 1,200TFCW systems are successfully operating in trams in Europe,Australia,and North America.In one German city,for example,the number of accidents involving trams fell by more than 40percent after the system was installed,despite an increase over the same period in the number of trams in operatio
328、n.Implementing distributed energy gridsBosch products also play a pivotal role in the energy transition,helping to achieve energy supply without fossil fuels in the long term.IoT solutions from Bosch Digital help utilities companies administer smart meter gateways,manage metering points and metering
329、 data,and steer grid roll-outs.These are an integral part of solutions being created for an energy market that has to manage the fmuctuating output of renewable energy sources.Smart systems for managing demand and supply permit smoothing of peaks in output or demand,36Bosch sustainability report 202
330、2|Management approach|Sustainable products and services|Product responsibilityBosch is joining in the push to establish a hydrogen economy,offering technology for the use of hydrogen in different sectors:the company is developing fuel cells for mobile and stationary applications,equipping hydro-gen
331、fjlling stations with compressors,and producing hydrogen at its own plants.In addition,Bosch plans to enter the electrolyzer components business.Our lead plant for Industry4.0 in Homburg plays a key role in this respect.Here,Bosch is already demonstrat-ing today what the hydrogen cycle could look li
332、ke in the factory of the future:using renewable energy,an electro-lyzer produces green hydrogen.In future,hydrogen will be used for manufacturing operations and mobility,with fuel cell vehicles refueling with the hydrogen that Bosch technology has compressed.For industrial processes,a stationary fue
333、l cell developed by Bosch converts hydro-gen to heat and electricity.Energy fmows at the Homburg plant are controlled in line with demand,using the Bosch Energy Platform.In addition,the Homburg plant is testing a solution developed by Bosch Rexroth together with a partner company that compresses hydrogen for fjlling stations,storage tanks,and pipelines.By 2030,the technology is planned to be made