*Baseline FY 2019/20 in line with the latest dormakaba dialogue results

Learn about the progress we made on each target in our latest Sustainability Report.

Material Topics

Energy & Emissions

Circular Economy & Materials

*Baseline FY 19/20 in line with Science Based Targets initiative validation

**Baseline FY 2019/20

Learn about the progress we made on each target in our latest Sustainability Report.

Material Topics

Supplier Sustainable Development

Human Rights

Customer Health & Safety

*Baseline FY 19/20

Learn about the progress we made on each target in our latest Sustainability Report.

Global Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

How we are contributing

We provide our customers with transparent product declarations on the materials used, under the Health Product Declaration (HPD) standard, as well as in accordance with related regulations such as REACH and RoHS. Several products have qualified as testing for low emissions of volatile organic compounds. We continuously work to reduce the use of hazardous materials in our production processes, and our filter systems to ensure that potentially hazardous substances are not released externally.

Global Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

How we are contributing

We offer various training and development programs for our employees, and also partner with local schools and universities by offering apprenticeships and internships as well as work-study programs. To raise awareness about sustainable development, we regularly communicate our sustainability initiatives to the employees, and offer eLearning modules on the topic. Furthermore, by 2027 we aim to increase average training hours to 20 hours per employee per year (baseline 13 hours/FTE in FY 2020/21).

Global Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

How we are contributing

We recognize, respect and embrace the differences between each other and provide fair opportunities for our employees. By 2027 we want to achieve our target that one-third of our managers are female, additionally to improve the gender diversity of our leadership pipeline. As signatories of the UN Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), we are committed to implementing the seven principles that guide businesses to foster gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Global Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

How we are contributing

Almost 30% of our total energy consumption comes from renewable sources. Key decarbonization projects and initiatives which began in the financial year 2024/25 will result in total emissions avoidance of approximately 1,700 tCO₂e. These include photovoltaic solar installation, upgrading equipment such as air compressors, and chillers, and improving fuel efficiency. Our approach aligns with our commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Paris Agreement.

Global Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

How we are contributing

We are committed to providing our nearly 16,000 employees with fair working conditions, including healthy working environments, fair compensation, and full respect for the ILO core labor standards. Our Group-wide Responsible Labor Directive regulates the minimum business standards applied during recruiting, hiring, and employment regarding freely chosen employment, working hours, wages and benefits, the prevention of child labor, freedom of association, and workers' accommodation. Besides this, the Zero Recruitment Fees Directive regulates the business standards regarding fees and costs associated with recruitment governed by the Employer Pays Principle. Furthermore, thinking about our supply chain, these principles are also enshrined in our Supplier Code of Conduct, in our Sustainable Procurement Directive, and are part of our supplier risk assessments.

Global Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation

How we are contributing

Our Group-wide Directive Environment regulates minimal business standards in manufacturing practices, and product circularity and eco-design, including material selection, and energy efficiency of the product use phase. The dormakaba sustainability commitment and life cycle approach are also integrated into our Product Design Manual. Furthermore, our circularity approach is now integrated in our new product development process through the mandatory EcoDesign Specification Template. This includes guidelines on energy use, materials selection, longevity/durability, repairability, adaptability and disassembly. The template also defines minimum values for the amount of recycled content for each product class and how to design and select the product packaging.

We have several examples in place to provide transparent information on our products, including material compliance activities, and publishing product declarations and sustainability-related certifications. Furthermore, our digital Product CO2 Inventory Tool provides information on the carbon emissions of energy-consuming products during their use phase.

We also offer products that help our customers achieve their own sustainability goals. Our sensor-controlled automatic door system, MotionIQ significantly contributes to improving the energy balance of the building, reducing operating costs, and ensuring greater safety during operation. Furthermore, our consulting tool, the Door Efficiency Calculator, helps customers find the most suitable automatic doors in terms of the energy balance of the building, costs, and carbon footprint.

Global Goal 10: Reduce inequalities within and among countries

How we are contributing

We are committed to “Zero Recruitment Fees” throughout our global operations. We take special care to enforce the Employer Pays Principle, particularly in the recruitment of foreign workers to facilitate orderly, safe, and responsible migration and mobility of people. Should we discover that recruitment fees have been paid by our employees, we are committed to reimburse these in a short time frame.

Furthermore, in the financial year 2024/25, we carried out our first global living wage gap assessment across all our locations to verify whether even our lowest-paid workers are compensated enough to afford the necessities of life based on the local cost of living. We are committed to conducting annual living wage gap assessments and developing actions to close any gaps that might exist.

Global Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

How we are contributing

The generation of different waste streams is an inevitable consequence of our operations, although by implementing the circular economy approach, we aim to send zero waste to landfill in our operations by 2027 (baseline 3,443 tons in the financial year 2020/21). To achieve this, 33 manufacturing sites have been tasked with developing road maps and received training and guidance from external experts. We monitor our waste by treatment method and waste type. As a result, we have cut landfill waste by more than half since the baseline year. Approximately 88% of the waste stream was diverted away from disposal and instead recycled, reused, or recovered in the financial year 2024/25.

Global Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

How we are contributing

We have committed to science-based carbon emission targets to support limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Our goal is to achieve carbon neutrality in our operations by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. To realize a 42% reduction in our Scope 1 and 2 emissions, we have identified six key levers with essential initiatives that must be implemented by 2030. The initiatives are being carried out at dormakaba sites, where we can make the most significant impact in reducing our CO₂ emissions. These form the foundation of our climate transition plan.