SUSTAINABILITY STATUS REPORT

OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE OUR PLANET FOR OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN

SUSTAINABILITY IS ALWAYS ABOUT LONG-TERM EFFECTS. “We set the world safely in motion.” And we have done so with unabated passion for seven generations. Our evolution from a small rope-making business into an international family-managed group of companies and our family’s mindset according to which going the extra mile to protect the future of our children is a given have required us to act consistently, circumspectly, and sustainably – for more than 230 years now. In our contemporary world, the term ‘Sustainability’ has become an integral part of our everyday language. There is hardly any other...

TEUFELBERGER – Together in Motion EXPOSÉ Embracing responsibility for our daily actions has been ingrained in TEUFELBERGER’s corporate culture for many years. We look back on more than 230 years of company history that have shown us that sustainability is synonymous with the future viability of a business enterprise. Our experience and the milestones achieved in recent years will be detailed in this report as the status quo. But our job does not end there. We pursue strategies and take measures to implement the newly defined ecological, economic and social goals. And we continue to engage in...

TEUFELBERGER – Together in Motion CONTENTS THE TEUFELBERGER GROUP THE THREE PILLARS OF OUR SUCCESS THIS IS SUSTAINABILITY AT TEUFELBERGER OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN SUSTAINABILITY GOALS (SDGs)

THE TEUFELBERGER GROUP: WHO WE ARE Family-owned TEUFELBERGER is a diversified, international group of companies successfully specializing in fiber ropes, steel wire ropes, and strapping. TEUFELBERGER was first established way back in 1790 as a one-man operation making hemp ropes in Bad Wimsbach, Austria. Today, TEUFELBERGER has grown into a globally acting group of companies that is still wholly owned by the Teufelberger family.

THE TEUFELBERGER ORGANIZATION Steel wire ropes, fiber ropes, and plastics extrusion constitute the three solid pillars that form the basis for our group’s success. In the course of our company history, we have continuously broadened our expertise in the development and production of steel wire ropes, fiber ropes, and plastic strapping. Drawing on an in-depth understanding of our customers' needs, in combination with our experience and high level of technological know-how, we develop spot-on solutions for our customers. Yachting Ropes Paper Carrier Ropes Life Safety Ropes Throughout the more than...

OUR VISION TOGETHER IN MOTION Our products are holding things together and moving people and goods in places around the world. Our global actions revolve around the concepts of togetherness and motion. TEUFELBERGER AS AN INNOVATIVE PARTNER TEUFELBERGER AS AN ATTRACTIVE EMPLOYER In order to live up to the challenges of tomorrow, we continue to develop and refine our products and services and, faster than others, respond to changing market demands. The continued innovation of processes and products – attuned to our customers’ needs – sets us apart. We seek to be a highly regarded and attractive...

OUR MISSION WE CARE MORE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS TEUFELBERGER is the leading manufacturer of steel and fiber ropes and plastic strapping suited for use in highly advanced and demanding customer applications throughout the globe. Being a successful and independent family enterprise, we have been setting trends and standards in our lines of business for several generations. Respect, appreciation, and a focus on performance constitute the pillars underpinning collaboration within our organization. To us, team spirit means sharing responsibility for the future. Directly experiencing our customers’ needs...

... TO TRUST-INSPIRED COOPERATION In our enterprise, we work together intensively so as to derive maximum benefit from synergies in technology, ideas and experience, market insights, and image. In our enterprise, we make knowledge available to everyone, regardless of location or country. ... TO BEING OPEN TOWARD ALL THINGS NEW Creativity and the continuous innovation of products, processes, and in sales form the prerequisites for success. We are on the lookout for new ideas and implement the best solution, no matter where it originates from. ... TO EMBRACING RESPONSIBILITY We offer our staff...

OUR WORLDWIDE NETWORK Thanks to our global presence with twelve locations on three continents (Asia, Europe, North America), we are directly connected to and have insight into our markets and are able to respond promptly to the respective regional requirements of our customers. We take local standards as early as during the development stage into account and implement them in our production facilities. By operating manufacturing sites on various continents, we are able to organize our delivery channels efficiently. Wherever possible, we rely on local suppliers so as to minimize our en- vironmental...

FACTS & FIGURES FIRST ESTABLISHED HEADQUARTERS AUSTRIA MILLION IN ANNUAL TURNOVER EXPORT SHARE

THE THREE PILLARS OF OUR SUCCESS As one of the few rope makers worldwide that develop and manufacture both fiber and steel wire ropes in-house, we are proud to be pioneers in terms of innovation and technology in both divisions and, with our expertise, able to offer our customers the best from two worlds. Our third pillar is the extrusion of strapping. As a system-independent manufacturer, we offer our customers custom-tailored packaging solutions geared to their individual needs. In each of these three business divisions, we are committed to safety, performance, and sustainability. This means...

The three pillars of our success WHAT OUR MANAGING DIRECTORS SAY Wire Rope According to a survey conducted among all Wire Rope employees in May 2021, the concept of “sustainability” was primarily interpreted as “commitment to the environment”. More specific attributes ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th were “reuse of goods”, “reduction of CO2 emissions”, and “biodegradability of materials”. Subsequently, the concept must be implemented in an operationally correct manner, i.e., via a process analysis with regard to the impact of the measures to be taken on the environment as well as our customers and employees....