Materiality Matrix

During the year under review SFS conducted extensive expert interviews and a corresponding analysis with the identified stakeholder groups.

Five key topics identified

The interview structure reflected the 33 sustainable criteria defined by the GRI and grouped into six focus areas. The stakeholders and stakeholder groups consulted were first asked to select the issues among the 33 sustainable criteria that were most relevant to them – with respect to the economic, environmental or social performance of SFS – or, if not applicable, to present their own key issues. In a second step, the issues selected by these stakeholders were weighted according to their impact (low, medium or high). A final consolidation, analysis and prioritization of the results led to the new materiality matrix. The new key topics, which SFS reports on below, are shown in the matrix in turquoise (Bubble 1-5).

Energy consumption

Protection of customer privacy and customer data

Socioeconomic Compliance

For us, correct behavior is an expression of lived partnership.

Emissions

SFS uses energy and natural resources in a sensitive and efficient manner to reduce or eliminate environmental impact.

Traning and education

SFS is heavily involved in this area, which the stakeholders also attach great importance to.

Effluents and (hazardous) waste

Market presence

Economic Performance

SFS’ economic performance and the value it generates for all stakeholders is at the centre of its daily business operations and decisions.

Occupational health and safety

Employees are at the heart of SFS's success. Creating a healthy and safe working environment is a central concern of the company.

Diversity