Reporting

Corporate responsibility and transparency go hand in hand, as transparent reporting builds trust: it enhances the credibility of our commitment and makes corporate actions more comparable. Bertelsmann regularly documents its progress and aligns its reporting, for example, with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. Our performance is regularly assessed by ESG rating agencies.

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Sustainability Report

Our Sustainability Report provides comprehensive and transparent information on key corporate responsibility topics, objectives, measures and key performance indicators.

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UN Global Compact Communication on Progress

Bertelsmann has participated in the UN Global Compact since 2010. The ten principles covering human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption provide guidance for the implementation of our corporate responsibility.

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ESG Ratings

ESG rating agencies regularly assess Bertelsmann’s performance. We use the results to further develop our corporate responsibility activities and to continuously enhance the transparency of our actions.

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