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KION GROUP AG

Sustainability Report 2018 Sustainability Report 2017 Interim Reports 2018 Annual Report 2018

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GRI Content Index

GRI-Indicators

, 102-55

For the Materiality Disclosures Service, GRI Services reviewed that the GRI content index is clearly presented and the references for Disclosures 102-40 to 102-49 align with appropriate sections in the body of the report. This service was performed on the German version of the report.

GRI 101: Foundation 2016

[GRI 101 does not contain any disclosures.]

GRI 102: General Disclosures 2016

Disclosures		Comments	References
Organizational Profile
102-1	Name of the organization		Company profile
102-2	Activities, brands, products, and services	The KION Group is not aware of any cases where its brands, products, and services are not permitted in certain markets.	Company profile Business model and organisation AR 2018: Business model and organisational structure
102-3	Location of headquarters	Frankfurt am Main, Germany
102-4	Location of operations		AR 2018: Business model and organisational structure AR 2018: List of shareholdings
102-5	Ownership and legal form		Business model and organisation AR 2018: Organisational structure
102-6	Markets served		Business model and organisation AR 2018: Company profile
102-7	Scale of the organization		The fiscal year 2018 Workforce structure AR 2018: Business model and organisational structure AR 2018: Consolidated financial statements
102-8	Information on employees and other workers		Workforce structure AR 2018: Employees
102-9	Supply chain		Sustainable procurement The goal: working together as partners
102-10	Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain		Business model and organisation AR 2018: Business performance
102-11	Precautionary Principle or approach		Environment: Management approach
102-12	External initiatives		Open and transparent reporting
102-13	Membership of associations		Stakeholder dialogue
Strategy
102-14	Statement from senior decision-maker		Foreword Interview with the CEO
Ethics and Integrity
102-16	Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior		Organisation and management Clear rules for supplier management Employees: Management approach Good employer
Governance
102-18	Governance structure		Organisation and management Sustainability organisation AR 2018: Corporate governance report KION Group website: Organisational Structure
Stakeholder Engagement
102-40	List of stakeholder groups		Stakeholder dialogue
102-41	Collective bargaining agreements		Codetermination as a key to success
102-42	Identifying and selecting stakeholders		Stakeholder dialogue
102-43	Approach to stakeholder engagement		Stakeholder dialogue 2018 milestones Materiality as the basis for strategy development
102-44	Key topics and concerns raised		Stakeholder dialogue
Reporting Practice
102-45	Entities included in the consolidated financial statements		Scope and reporting period AR 2018: List of shareholdings
102-46	Defining report content and topic Boundaries		Contents Materiality analysis 2018 milestones Materiality as the basis for strategy development
102-47	List of material topics		Materiality as the basis for strategy development
102-48	Restatements of information		Collection and comparability of data and information
102-49	Changes in reporting	In the reporting year there were no changes to the list of material topics and their boundaries compared with the previous reporting periods.
102-50	Reporting period		Scope and reporting period
102-51	Date of most recent report	The Sustainability Report 2017 was published in April 2018.
102-52	Reporting cycle	Annual	Additional remarks
102-53	Contact point for questions regarding the report		Contact persons
102-54	Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards		Contents
102-55	GRI content index		GRI Content Index
102-56	External assurance		Contents Assurance Statement

GRI 200: Economic

GRI-Standards and Disclosures		Comments	References
Topic: Economic Performance
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Business model and organisation Sustainability strategy AR 2018: Strategy
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
201-1	Direct economic value generated and distributed		Business model and organisation Workforce structure AR 2018: Consolidated income statement AR 2018: Consolidated statement of cash flows AR 2018: Employees KION quarterly report
Topic: Procurement Practices
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Sustainable procurement
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 204: Procurement Practices 2016
204-1	Proportion of spending on local suppliers		The goal: working together as partners
Topic: Anti-corruption
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Compliance Clear rules as the basis for correct conduct Compliance organisation Preventing corruption and bribery
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016
205-1	Operations assessed for risks related to corruption		Clear rules as the basis for correct conduct Compliance organisation Preventing corruption and bribery
205-2	Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures		Preventing corruption and bribery Training measures as a central compliance management tool
205-3	Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken		Preventing corruption and bribery

GRI 300: Environmental

GRI-Standards and Disclosures		Comments	References
Topic: Materials
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Environment: Management approach Resource efficiency and use of materials Waste and recycling
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 301: Materials 2016
301-1	Materials used by weight or volume	The main production materials of the KION Group are iron, steel and, to a lesser extent, plastics. A precise assessment of the use of materials is currently underway.	Resource efficiency and use of materials
Topic: Energy
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Environment: Management approach Climate protection
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 302: Energy 2016
302-1	Energy consumption within the organization		Energy use as a main driver
302-5	Reductions in energy requirements of products and services	Measures are reported on the basis of examples. At present, reductions in joules are not specified.	Energy- and resource-efficient products Specific measures to reduce emissions
Topic: Water and Effluents
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Environment: Management approach Water use and waste water
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018
303-1	Interactions with water as a shared resource	To identify potential risks at sites with water shortages and prevent negative impacts on the water supply, the KION Group carried out a water risk mapping in 2018.	Water use and waste water
303-2	Management of water discharge-related impacts	The KION Group's business activities only have a relatively low impact on water quality. In the treatment and discharge of waste water, the Group always complies with the local legislation applicable at the respective sites.	Water use and waste water
303-3	Water withdrawal		Water use and waste water
303-4	Water discharge		Water use and waste water
Topic: Emissions
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Environment: Management approach Climate protection
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 305: Emissions 2016
305-1	Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions		Climate protection
305-2	Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions		Climate protection
305-3	Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions		Climate protection
305-7	Nitrogen oxides (NO_X), sulfur oxides (SO_X), and other significant air emissions		Climate protection
Topic: Effluents and Waste
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Environment: Management approach Water use and waste water Waste and recycling
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 306: Effluents and Waste 2016
306-1	Water discharge by quality and destination		Water use and waste water
306-2	Waste by type and disposal method		Waste and recycling
306-3	Significant spills		Environmental protection
Topic: Environmental Compliance
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Compliance Environment: Management approach Instruments and processes Environmental protection
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 307: Environmental Compliance 2016
307-1	Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations		Environmental protection
Topic: Supplier Environmental Assessment
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Sustainable procurement
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
308-1	New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria	An EcoVadis evaluation of strategic suppliers began in the reporting year 2018. New suppliers have not yet been included but, according to planning, will be integrated as part of the further expansion of the EcoVadis evaluation in 2019.	Supplier assessments to step up sustainability performance

GRI 400: Social

GRI-Standards and Disclosures		Comments	References
Topic: Employment
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Employees Employees: Management approach
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 401: Employment 2016
401-1	New employee hires and employee turnover		Workforce structure
Topic: Occupational Health and Safety
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Health and safety Data collection ensures targeted health and safety management
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
403-1	Occupational health and safety management system	The basic information can be found in the "Health and safety" section. Due to the complexity of the organisation and the associated numerous local differences, as well as for ease of reading, the KION Group does not provide further details.	Health and safety
403-2	Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation		Health and safety
403-3	Occupational health services		Systematic promotion of health protection
403-4	Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety		Health and safety
403-5	Worker training on occupational health and safety		Health and safety
403-6	Promotion of worker health		Health and safety
403-7	Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships		Health and safety
403-8	Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system		Minimum HSE standards for all organisational units
403-9	Work-related injuries		Data collection ensures targeted health and safety management
Topic: Training and Education
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Employees: Management approach Good employer
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
404-2	Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs		Human resource development Training
404-3	Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews		Leadership and promotion
Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Diversity and equal opportunities AR 2018: Diversity
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1	Diversity of governance bodies and employees		Workforce structure Diversity and equal opportunities AR 2018: Diversity KION Group website: Organisational Structure
Topic: Non-discrimination
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Group-wide minimum employment standards Diversity and equal opportunities
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016
406-1	Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken		Diversity and equal opportunities
Topic: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Clear rules for supplier management Supplier assessments to step up sustainability performance Group-wide minimum employment standards
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016
407-1	Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk		Clear rules for supplier management Group-wide minimum employment standards
Topic: Child Labor
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Clear rules for supplier management Supplier assessments to step up sustainability performance Group-wide minimum employment standards
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 408: Child Labor 2016
408-1	Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor		Clear rules for supplier management Group-wide minimum employment standards
Topic: Forced or Compulsory Labor
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Clear rules for supplier management Supplier assessments to step up sustainability performance Group-wide minimum employment standards
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
409-1	Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor		Clear rules for supplier management Group-wide minimum employment standards
Topic: Human Rights Assessment
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Group-wide minimum employment standards
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 412: Human Rights Assessment 2016
412-1	Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments		Group-wide minimum employment standards
412-2	Employee training on human rights policies or procedures		Training measures as a central compliance management tool
Topic: Supplier Social Assessment
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Clear rules for supplier management Supplier assessments to step up sustainability performance
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016
414-1	New suppliers that were screened using social criteria	An EcoVadis evaluation of strategic suppliers began in the reporting year 2018. New suppliers have not yet been included but, according to planning, will be integrated as part of the further expansion of the EcoVadis evaluation in 2019.	Supplier assessments to step up sustainability performance
Topic: Customer Health and Safety
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Products and solutions: Management approach Product responsibility
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016
416-1	Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories		Products and solutions: Management approach Product responsibility
416-2	Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services		Product responsibility
Topic: Customer Privacy
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Clear rules as the basis for correct conduct Data protection
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016
418-1	Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data		Data protection
Topic: Socioeconomic Compliance
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
103-1	Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary	The management approach for the topic "Socioeconomic compliance" is part of the overarching compliance management approach.	Compliance Clear rules as the basis for correct conduct Products and solutions: Management approach Product responsibility
103-2	The management approach and its components
103-3	Evaluation of the management approach
GRI 419: Socioeconomic Compliance 2016
419-1	Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area		Compliance organisation Product responsibility