Sustainability Report 2016 / 2017

108 Glossary A.I.S.E. Charter: The A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Cleaning is an initiative of the European detergent and clea- ning products industry. Participating companies promise to use sustainability processes in the procurement, produc- tion and use of products and to present sustainability factors in an annual report to A.I.S. E. B.A.U.M.: The German Environmental Management Association or B.A.U.M. (Bundesdeutsche Arbeitskreis für Um- weltbewusstes Management) commits itself to integrated environmental and sustainable management in the com- pany. Biodiversity: Preservation and sustainable use of biological diversity are the foundation for human welfare. The greatest threat to the world’s biodiversity is seen in the destruction and carving up of natural habitats. Code of Conduct: The compilation of the basic rules of conduct for company employees. Ethical and performan- ce-related values are formulated in the Code of Conduct. Consumer division: The Consumer division contains the line of products Werner & Mertz sells via the retail trade direct to consumers, i.e., end users. The proven trusted brands for cleaning and care are used throughout Europe and elsewhere. CIP (Continuous Improvement Process): CIP is a business strategy whose goal is to improve procedures, processes and products with regard to economy, ecology, quality, working conditions, etc. The Continuous Im- provement Process can be summed up in “plan, execute, check, optimize.” Cradle to Cradle ® by the EPEA (Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency): Design concept with the goal of developing products for inclusion in a biological or technical cycle. ECO-label: Particularly environmentally friendly ingredients in cleaning agents are awarded the eco-label. All natio- nal standards applicable in Europe are compiled in the eco-label. GermanSustainabilityAward: TheGermanSustainabilityAwardisabroad-basedinitiativebyseveralorganizations andpersonswhoareinterestedinpromotingthetopicofsustainabilityinGermany.Ajuryofrecognizedexpertsunderthe patronage of Chancellor Angela Merkel selects brands and companies to honor with the award. EMAS: Stands for the European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. EMAS is the highest European distin- ction for systematic (corporate) environmental management. Emissions: Emission (from the Latin emittere = to send out or emit) in an environmental context means the sending out of disruptive factors, such as exhaust fumes, into the environment. IFS HPC: The International Featured Standards Household and Personal Care is an audit standard for retailers and manufacturers of household and personal care products that serves to ensure safety along the entire production chain. ISO 9001: Requirements for quality management are laid down in eight principles. In order to receive certification, a quality management system has to comply with a recognized standard. ISO 14001: The international environmental management standard ISO 14001 defines globally recognized requi- rements for an environmental management system. The Continuous Improvement Process (see above) plays an im- portant role in this standard.