Sustainability Report 2016 / 2017

Special Awards Our demanding certifications attest to our sustainability standards and support us day by day as we pursue our challenging goals. We are especially pleased when our engagement is noticed and appreciated by our custom­ ers, our partners, the public and politicians. B.A.U.M. Environmental Award for Reinhard Schneider With the B.A.U.M. Environmental Award, the German As- sociation of Environmental Management e.V. (B.A.U.M.) honors individuals for their dedication to environmental management. The award recognizes the work of managers who are responsible for developing and promoting their companies’ environmental and sustainability philosophy. Award winners are chosen by a jury of 25 members from politics, business and academia. Werner & Mertz CEO Reinhard Schneider accepted the award from Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks and the B.A.U.M. Advisory Board. The jury hon­ ored Schneider for his engagement and proof that companies can protect the environment and still achieve financial success. B.A.U.M. strives to raise awareness of preventive environmental protection and a sustainable economy among companies, institutions and politicians. With other B.A.U.M. members, Werner & Mertz encourages the spread of integrated systems for prudent business management. German Sustainability Award For the exemplary realization of its sustainability philosophy, Werner & Mertz received the res- pected German Sustainability Award in the main category “Germany’s most sustainable brand” for its Frosch brand in 2009. Most Trusted Brand In 2016 for the 15th time in a row, Reader’s Digest named the Frosch brand the “Most Trusted Brand”, one of Europe’s outstanding consumer awards. 84 Acknowledgement of outstanding engagement in environmental pro- tection: Reinhard Schneider, Werner & Mertz CEO (second from right), accepted the award certificate from Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks (center) and the B.A.U.M. Advisory Board. Award-winning Engagement