ROSEN's business is a mostly male domain. What is being done to increase the proportion of women?
Roland Kampe: Many of the professional fields that are strongly represented at ROSEN were rather male-dominated in the past. This is also reflected in the structure of our team, but we are striving to balance that out. ROSEN already conducts regular training for employees involved in recruitment and employment decisions to ensure compliance with non-discrimination standards. Job criteria are regularly reviewed to ensure fairness and inclusiveness.
At the Lingen site, the largest site in Germany, we support children and teens, including many girls and young women, in the subjects of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology through a variety of initiatives and programs, like our initiative for youth ROYOUTH, which supports young people in discovering their talents. Our bilingual daycare center, ROKIDS, and our bilingual grade school, ROBIGS, are also a great added value. By offering all-day care, we enable parents to return to work early after the birth of their child, offering great practical support in further pursuing an interesting career and balancing their private lives at the same time.
What will be the next steps in sustainability reporting in the near future?
Roland Kampe: We are planning a full risk analysis in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) for 2025. We also align our goals with the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
To achieve the sustainability goals, ROSEN plans to involve suppliers more closely. In 2024, we introduced a Code of Conduct for our suppliers. We will also implement data collection systems to measure the targets and we expect full implementation by 2026.
Thank you both very much for this interview. Erik, may I ask you for the final words?
Erik Cornelissen: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all colleagues who have worked hard on this sustainability report and for supporting our strategy. I hope that this publication is well received by readers and I look forward to receiving feedback and having inspired discussions.