Acting for Lasting Values

ZF has earned the recognition and trust of its customers through responsible corporate governance and impressive products and services. Our goal is not only to maintain this customer appreciation and satisfaction but also to increase it.

At ZF, the principles of sustainable corporate governance are firmly anchored in internal guidelines. On the one hand, they are a core component of individual behavior, and on the other hand, they are a central aspect of corporate action in daily decision-making processes. We know that sustainability cannot simply be imposed from above, but that the entire organization needs to act from conviction.

Guidance is provided by guidelines such as our internal Principles of Social Responsibility at ZF, the Environmental Policy, the Declaration of Principles Concerning the Respect of Human Rights, the Code of Conduct for Employees and the Business Partner Principles. Employees and external partners can anonymously report anomalies and information about processes that may not be in line with our guidelines via the whistleblowing system ZF Trustline.

For ZF, respect for human rights is a fundamental aspect of responsible corporate governance and thus a core element of our sustainability strategy. The human rights due diligence approach is firmly anchored in the compliance system.

To ensure responsible procurement and to safeguard that our values apply along the entire value chain, the Group has formulated uniform procurement standards and specifications for our suppliers worldwide. A cross-functional Sourcing Decision Board (SDB) has also been created. It is the highest decision-making body for procurement at ZF and ensures that ecological, social, qualitative, technical, logistical, and price requirements are met equally when selecting a supplier. Conflicting objectives are also resolved within the SDB.