Skill development

Key indicator and target

2025

2024

Skill development

Employees are invited to participate in an employee survey every four years

Met

Met

Over 22 hours of further training per employee per year

32 hours

28 hours

Material impacts, opportunities and risks

It is important to Bucher Industries to employ optimally qualified personnel and staff for the various roles and duties. Employees are encouraged and challenged according to their interests and abilities. This boosts the Group’s performance and the loyalty of the employees. At the same time, employees acquire relevant skills and remain competitive on the labour market.

Health and safety of own workforce

Key indicator and target

2025

2024

Health and safety of own workforce

Reduce the lost workday rate (LWR) by 10% by 2030 compared to the base year 2025

n.a.1)

n.a.1)

1) Reduction only published from annual report 2026 onwards

Material impacts, opportunities and risks

Protecting the occupational health and safety of employees is important to Bucher Industries. Health and safety have a significant impact on well-being, employee performance and loyalty to the company.

Safety of customers

Key indicator and target

2025

2024

Health and safety of customers and end-users

Number of incidents currently under investigation

1

1

Number of incidents deemed to have been caused by Bucher Industries’ failure to comply with safety regulations

1

Material impacts, opportunities and risks

The health and safety of customers and consumers using Bucher Industries’ products should be protected as far as possible and risks should be minimised. Accidents should be avoided as far as possible.

Human rights in the supply chain

Key indicator and target

2025

2024

Human rights in the supply chain

Introduction of a supplier due diligence system

In progress

Initiated

Material impacts, opportunities and risks

Workers in the supply chain may be exposed to human rights abuses. Good collaboration with suppliers can improve product quality and promote ethical procurement, thereby reducing negative impacts on stakeholders.