Value for Society

Sustainability is more than climate action. This is how the United Nations sees it in its Sustainable Development Goals, which point to social change. ZEISS is also committed to these goals.

Many of the United Nations' goals are united by one aspect: people everywhere should have equal rights. This is a goal that ZEISS typically supports by combating negative impacts on human rights and diversity. As an internationally operating company with global supply and value chains, ZEISS is aware of its responsibility to people and the environment. For this reason, the Executive Board of Carl Zeiss AG has adopted a Policy Statement on Respecting and Promoting Human Rights and Environmental Protection, which reflects such understanding and supplements the Group-wide ZEISS Code of Conduct.

Moreover, ZEISS has appointed a Human Rights Officer as a dedicated contact person for these issues. Both internal and external stakeholders can contact ZEISS directly by email at humanrights@zeiss.com for all matters relating to human rights and environmental protection. The central whistleblowing system ZEISS Integrity Line can be utilized – anonymously if so desired – in cases where there is tangible evidence that applicable laws or internal guidelines may have been violated.