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2025 GRI Index

Fresenius Medical Care has reported the information cited in this Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) content index for the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 with reference to the GRI Standards. This disclosure is part of our commitment to provide transparent and relevant information on our economic, environmental, and social performance to our stakeholders.

 

GRI StandardLinkComment
The organization and its reporting practices
2‑1Organizational details

Imprint and contact

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: The Company

Regional organization

 
2-2Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting

Sustainability Statement: General information

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Principal subsidiaries

 
2-3Reporting period, frequency and contact point

Contact

Sustainability Statement: General information

 
2-4Restatements of informationInformation on polices, actions,metrics, and targets 
2-5External assurance

Report by the Supervisory Board: Separate Non-Financial Group Report

Assurance Report of the Independent German Public Auditor

 
Activities and workers
2-6Activities, value chain and other business relationships

Overview of the Group: Business model

Risks and Opportunities Report: Procurement

Sustainability Management: Strategy

Sustainability in the Value Chain

 
2-7Employees

Working for Fresenius Medical Care: Metrics

ESG Performance Data

 
2-8Workers who are not employeesWorking for Fresenius Medical Care: Metrics 
Governance
2-9Governance structure and composition

Report by the Supervisory Board: Committees of the Supervisory Board

Declaration on Corporate Governance

Sustainability Management: Sustainability Governance

 
2-10Nomination and selection of the highest governance body

Declaration on Corporate Governance

Declaration on Corporate Governance: Supervisory Board of the Company

 
2-11Chair of the highest governance bodyDeclaration on Corporate Governance 
2-12Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts

Sustainability Management: Sustainability Governance

Declaration on Corporate Governance

 
2-13Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts

Sustainability Management: Sustainability Governance

Risks and Opportunities Report

Responsibility for the management of sustainability topics and impacts is described in the respective chapters of the Sustainability Statement.
2-14Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reportingSustainability Management: Sustainability GovernanceThe Sustainability Statement is reviewed and approved by our Chief Executive Officer, Helen Giza.
2-15Conflicts of interest

Report by the Supervisory Board: Corporate Governance

Declaration on Corporate Governance: Independence

Declaration on Corporate Governance: Legal relationships with members of the Company’s corporate bodies

We have a policy on conflicts of interest, reflecting our commitment to minimize them. A conflict of interest is any situation/engagement (activity/relationship) that may (potentially) create a conflict to the legitimate interests of FME; or can be perceived as creating a conflict to the legitimate interest of FME. It may arise when personal interests of an employee (resulting from engagements, activities, situations, relationships, etc.) are in conflict with legitimate interests of FME. Conflicting interests may impact the employee’s objectivity and their ability to perform their employment duties in the best interests of FME. A conflict of interest as per this Policy includes actual, potential or perceived conflicts of Interest. Potential conflicts of interest are disclosed via a disclosure form, which is part of the policy/standard operating procedure and reflected in training and guidance materials.
2-16Communication of critical concernsCompliance and Business Ethics 
2-17Collective knowledge of the highest governance body

Sustainability Management: Sustainability Governance

Declaration on Corporate Governance: Qualification matrix for the members of the Supervisory Board

Supervisory Board website: Lead Independent Director and ESG expertise

 
2-18Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body

Declaration on Corporate Governance: Self-assessments

 
2-19Remuneration policies

Compensation Report

 
2-20Process to determine remunerationCompensation Report 
2-21Annual total compensation ratio

Compensation Report: Comparative presentation of the development of the compensation

Working for Fresenius Medical Care: Metrics

 
Strategy, policies and practices
2-22Statement on sustainable development strategySustainability Management: Strategy 
2-23Policy commitments

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Human Rights Statement

Policies and Standards

 
2-24Embedding policy commitments

Sustainability management: Strategy

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Human Rights Statement

Global Code of Conduct for Business Partners
Approaches to embed policy commitments throughout activities and business relationships are described in the respective chapters of the Sustainability Statement.
2-25Processes to remediate negative impacts

Human Rights

Working for Fresenius Medical Care

Protecting Data

Compliance and Business Ethics

Environment

 
2-26Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Code of Conduct for Business Partners: Speak Up

Social

Governance

 
2-27Compliance with laws and regulations

Form 20-F

Legal matters that Fresenius Medical Care deems to be material or noteworthy are described in the annex of our Annual Report and our 20-F.
2-28Membership associations

 

Sustainability Management: Interests and View of Stakeholders


Working for Fresenius Medical Care: Dialogue with employees and their representatives

 

Human rights: Human rights due diligence program

Ethical Conduct in Clinical Research: Advancing Health Care

Human Rights Policy Statement

 

 
Stakeholder engagement
2-29Approach to stakeholder engagementSustainability Management: Interests and View of StakeholdersApproach to stakeholder engagement is also addressed in all chapters of the Sustainability Statement.
2‑30Collective bargaining agreements

Working for Fresenius Medcial Care: Dialogue with Employees and their Representatives

Working for Fresenius Medical Care: Metrics Section "Collective Bargaining Coverage and Social Dialogue"

 

GRI StandardLinkComment
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
3-1Process to determine material topicsSustainability Management: Double Materiality Assessment 
3-2List of material topicsSustainability Management: Double Materiality Assessment 
3‑3Management of material topicsSustainability Management: Double Materiality Assessment 

GRI StandardLinkComment
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
201-1Direct economic value generated and distributed

Overview of the Group: Performance management system

Economic report: Results of operations, financial position and net assets

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Personnel expenses

 
201-2Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change

Risks and Opportunities Report: ESG requirements

Sustainability Management: Risk and Opportunity Management

Climate Change

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Impacts of climate change on accounting

 
201-3Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plansNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Employee benefit plans 
201-4Financial assistance received from governmentEconomic Report 
GRI 204: Procurement Practices 2016
204-1Proportion of spending on local suppliers The amount spent on local suppliers represents 77% of the total amount spent. Local refers to supplier that operates within the same country as our local business unit conducting the procurement.
GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016
205-1Operations assessed for risks related to corruption

Risks and Opportunities Report: Corruption and fraud

Compliance and Business Ethics

 

205-2Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and proceduresCompliance and Business Ethics 
205-3Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken

Compliance and Business Ethics

Form 20-F

 
GRI 207: Tax 2019
207-1Approach to taxGroup Tax Policy 
207-2Tax governance, control, and risk managementGroup Tax Policy 
207-3Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax

Group Tax Policy

Compliance and Business Ethics

 
207‑4Country-by-country reporting As of the financial year 2025, we will publish a Public Country-by-Country Report (Public CbCR) in accordance with applicable legal requirements. The report is currently in preparation and will be made publicly available within the statutory deadline.
Additional Material Topic: Innovation and R&D
3-3Management of material topics

Environment

Social

Governance

Management of material topics is described in the Environment, Social and Governance chapters of the Sustainability Statement.

GRI StandardLinkComment
GRI 302: Energy 2016
302-1Energy consumption within the organizationClimate Change

a) consumption from non-renewable sources: 5,937,757GJ 

b) consumption from renewable sources: 0 GJ

c) energy consumption: 

i) electricity: 1.292.335 MWH

ii) heating: 21,537MWH

iii) cooling: 0 MWH

iv) steam: 0 MWH

 

d) energy sold:

i) electricity: 3,956,307 MWH

ii) heating: 0 MWH

iii) cooling: 0 MWH

iv) steam: 0 MWH

 

e) total consumption: 10,768,176 GJ

f) see metrics section in chapter "Climate Change" in the Sustainability Statement for standards used

g) Source of the conversion factors used: DEFRA

302-3Energy intensity

Climate Change

ESG Performance Data

a) Energy intensity ratio: 0,0001524

b) Organization-specific metric (the denominator) chosen to calculate the ratio: 19,628 (Total revenue in m EUR)

c) Types of energy included in the intensity ratio: all

d) Whether the ratio uses energy consumption within the organization, outside of it, or both:  within the organization

GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018
303-1Interactions with water as a shared resourceWater 
303-2Management of water discharge related impactWater 
303-3Water withdrawalWater

a) Water withdrawal: 34.8 Million m3, 34,800 Million liters

Municipal water: 34.5 Million m3, 34,500 Million liters

Ground water: 0.3 Million m3, 300 Million liters

 

b) Water withdrawal from all areas with water stress : 7.1 Million m3; 7,100 Million liters

303-4Water dischargeWatera) Water discharge 32.0 Million m3; 32,000 Million liters
GRI 305: Emissions 2016
305-1Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissionsClimate Change

a) Gross direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent: 365,205

b) Gases included in the calculation: CO2, CH4 & N20, others are not applicable.

c) Biogenic CO2 emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent: N/A

d) Base year for the calculation: 2020

  i) the rationale for choosing it: The energy and emission data of 2020 met the requirements of relevance, completeness, consistency, transparency, and accuracy. 

  ii) emissions in the base year: 376906

  iii) the context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations

of base year emissions: scope extension to include all Scope 1 and 2 emission sources in 2025 for a complete reporting.

e) Source of the emission factors and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs   ; 

GWPs are included in the emissions factors from the sources above or taken from IPCC AR6

f) see metrics section in chapter "Climate Change" in the Sustainability Statement for consolidation approach for emissions

g) see metrics section in chapter "Climate Change" in the Sustainability Statement for Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used

305-2Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissionsClimate Change

a) Gross location-based energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent: 418,825

b) Gross market-based energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent: 284,402

c) Gases included in the calculation: CO2, CH4, N20 – others are not applicable

 

d) Base year for the calculation: 2020

 i) the rationale for choosing it: The energy and emission data of 2020 met the requirements of relevance, completeness, consistency, transparency, and accuracy. 

  ii) emissions in the base year: 538824 market-based

  iii) the context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations of base year emissions: scope extension to include all Scope 1 and 2 emission sources in 2025 for a complete reporting.

 

e) Source of the emission factors and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used: Scope 2 location-based emission factors are utilized from the International Energy Agency (IEA). 

Scope 2 market-based emission factors are utilized from US Residual Mix (Green-e Energy Emissions Rates), RE-DISS Residual European Mix, and the International Energy Agency (IEA). Location- and market-based emission factors are extracted from our energy reporting tool, Resource Advisor.

GWPs are included in the emissions factors from the sources above or taken from IPCC AR6

 

f) see metrics section in chapter "Climate Change" in the Sustainability Statement for consolidation approach for emissions

g) see metrics section in chapter "Climate Change" in the Sustainability Statement for Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used.

305-3

Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions

Climate Change

a) Gross other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent: 3,088,611

b) Gases included in the calculation: all

c) Biogenic CO2 emissions in metric tons of CO2equivalent: N/A

d) Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions categories and activities included in the calculation: No

e) Base year for the calculation: 2024

 i) the rationale for choosing it: first year of full Scope 3 reporting

 ii) emissions in the base year: 3,047,119

 iii) the context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations of base year emissions.: 1) The spend-based Scope 3 emissions for 2024 relating to categories 3.1, 3.2, and 3.4 were subsequently adjusted due to the reclassification of individual suppliers in the procurement system. 2) The waste calculation methodology for category 3.5 was changed to a volume-based approach (previously spend-based approach). Emissions for 2024 have been adjusted. 

 

f) Source of the emission factors and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used: DEFRA, IEA, estell 6

g) Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used: All calculations follow recommendations and guidance from GHG Protocol.

305-4GHG emissions intensityClimate Change

a) GHG emissions intensity ratio: 0,0000356

b) Organization-specific metric (the denominator) chosen to calculate the ratio: 19335908807 (Total revenue in EUR)

c) Types of GHG emissions included in the intensity ratio: Scope 1 and market based scope 2

d) Gases included in the calculation: all

305-5Reduction of GHG emissionsClimate Change 
GRI 306: Waste 2020
306-1Waste generation and significant waste-related impactsResource Use and Circular Economy

We evaluate our effects on people and the environment through impact and local community assessments. This includes reviewing how our waste generation affects ecosystems. These assessments were based on internal and external data, such as waste data, proximity to residential areas, external risk factors, and national waste management indices.

Our Care Delivery and Care Enablement segments generate different types of waste. This includes chemical waste, solvents, plastics, and general waste from our manufacturing sites, dialysis clinics, and other facilities. Waste from patient treatments in our centers primarily consists of disposable dialysis and medical products, such as dialyzers and bloodlines. Because these disposables are contaminated with blood, they are considered hazardous waste and are not recycled. Recycling is challenging as it requires appropriate precautions and multiple process steps. The sterile packaging of these products meets strict hygiene requirements and consists of several materials, further complicating recycling.

306-2Management of significant waste-related impactsResource Use and Circular Economy

a) Developing a circular economy framework in 2024, we started implementation in 2025 through a structured process involving multiple internal stakeholders, including relevant business units, sustainability experts, and senior leadership. Our strategy is designed to optimize resource efficiency, reduce our carbon footprint, and comply with evolving regulatory requirements. It reflects our commitment to integrating circular economy principles into our operations and value chain.

They reflect the following four key focus areas: Product design, Material use, Product end-of-life management, Waste management.

Product design

In 2025, we developed a global sustainable product development guideline to define requirements for reducing environmental impact throughout the product life cycle. The guideline will support the development of new products and the redesign of existing products. It will apply across all product categories and stages of the value chain.

In the reporting year, we joined the European ENKORE eco-healthcare project to help address critical environmental impacts within the healthcare sector. This project is a public-private partnership between the European Union and the life science industry. It focuses on the transition to circular and safe single-use devices, as well as sustainable packaging in healthcare. The initiative is scheduled to run for 48 months, concluding in December 2028.

Material use

We analyze the materials used in our products and packaging. Collaboration with suppliers is planned to develop solutions that reduce reliance on primary raw materials and lower overall material consumption across our operations.

Product end-of-life management

In 2025, we also initiated a project to explore opportunities in the recycling process for dialysis machines in our U.S. care centers. This project will continue in 2026.

Waste management and reporting

In the U.S., we launched a waste reduction program focused on education and engagement in our care centers. A guiding document was developed in 2025, and training is being rolled out. Teams at 17 care centers have completed training. The program seeks to reduce solid waste generation, promote recycling, and encourage reuse. The implementation will continue in 2026.

We also launched a pilot program to improve the reporting of non-hazardous waste, particularly for care centers outside the U.S., where reporting has previously relied on estimates and public data. The project was implemented in selected countries in 2025 and is designed to deliver more reliable data on waste amounts, disposal methods, and streams by 2026.

b) To manage the impacts, risks, and opportunities in our value chain related to waste management, our Global Code of Conduct for Business Partners defines the standards we require from suppliers. They are expected to set environmental targets, define strategies, and implement policies to identify and mitigate environmental impacts in their operations and supply chains. The Global Code of Conduct for Business Partners covers potential impacts and risks related to resource use, waste management, and handling of hazardous substances. Environmental criteria are also included in the selection process for new suppliers.

c) Waste reporting: We established processes for reporting material inflows required to manufacture products and provide dialysis in our clinics. Global waste reporting processes for our business segments were also introduced, covering total waste, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and waste treatment methods.

306-3Waste GeneratedResource Use and Circular Economy 
306-4Waste diverted from disposalResource Use and Circular Economy 
306-5Waste diverted from disposalResource Use and Circular Economy

a) Hazardous waste directed to disposal: 48,882 metric tones

Non-Hazardous waste directed to disposal: 72,969 metric tones

b) Hazardous waste

-Incineration (with energy recovery): 7,346

-Incineration (without energy recovery): 5,203

-Landfilling: 35,397

-Other disposal operations: 937

c) Non-hazardous waste

-Incineration (with energy recovery): 6,388

-Incineration (without energy recovery): 4,408

-Landfilling: 45,088

-Other disposal operations: 17,085

d) N/A

e) Data for the Care Enablement segment are manually collected and categorized by waste type and treatment method. They may include estimations. For the Care Delivery segment, data come from supplier reports and internal systems. Where primary data are unavailable, extrapolations or estimations are based on waste generation factors from similar activities. If primary data on the treatment method are unavailable, hazardous and non-hazardous waste amounts are estimated using general assumptions or reference values from statistical databanks in respective countries.

GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
308-1New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteriaSustainability in the Value Chain 
308‑2Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

Climate Change

Resource Use and Circular Economy

 

GRI StandardLinkComment
GRI 401: Employment 2016
401-1New employee hires and employee turnover

Working for Fresenius Medical Care

ESG Performance Data

 
401-2Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employeesWorking for Fresenius Medical Care

 

401-3Parental leaves We offer statutory paid parental leave in various countries. We will continue to evaluate our leave offerings.
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
403-1Occupational health and safety management system

Working for Fresenius Medical Care

Global Occupational Health and Safety Policy

We have implemented a company-wide Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system. It considers applicable legal requirements, including EU Directives, regulations from the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), and other national labor laws. The system is aligned with recognized occupational health and safety management principles and is subject to external assurance in the context of sustainability reporting.

The scope of the OHS management system covers office, fleet, manufacturing plant, and clinic workers, as well as the related activities and workplaces. The system supports 100% of our incident reporting scope, and the current reporting scope covers approximately 95% of our employees.

We expect to report on non-employees for the reporting year 2027. 

403-2Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation

Working for Fresenius Medical Care

Global Occupational Health and Safety Policy

We identify hazards at the dialysis clinics and production sites that we control directly. Identified hazards are evaluated based on their severity and/or frequency to determine their likelihood of causing harm. Once this step has been taken, appropriate measures to reduce the hazards and any related risks are identified and adopted. As an example of actions taken, regular meetings are carried out at production sites in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to share best practices, discuss lessons learned from accidents, and identify significant near misses.

All actions to mitigate hazards are assigned to a specific EHS department in the North America region and to local HR or OHS representatives in the other regions. Incident investigation is a locally managed process that covers all employees. The tool supports structured investigations which contributes to identifying improvements needed in the occupational health and safety management system. 

Our policy states that employees and contractors receive information, instructions, and training on occupational health and safety as required. They are encouraged to report, discuss, and learn from safety-related events and concerns in a transparent and open manner. Employees and contractors can remove themselves from work situations they believe could cause injury or ill health, and our policy fosters a culture where such concerns can be raised without fear of reprisal.

403-3Occupational health servicesGlobal Occupational Health and Safety PolicyFresenius Medical Care provides several occupational health services based on the legal requirements of the locations in which we operate. Both in dialysis clinics and production sites, these services are managed and overlooked by specifically trained employees at regional, national, and local levels.
403-4Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety

Working for Fresenius Medical Care

Global Occupational Health and Safety Policy

As highlighted in our Global Occupational Health and Safety Policy, we strive to facilitate consultations on OHS matters with employees and contractors, where appropriate. Therefore, we plan and implement consultation sessions with employees and management on OHS-related topics to identify concerns and improvement areas.

As we work towards the centralization of governance, we aim to create a structure that simplifies the connection between employees and management levels to allow easier consultation processes at all levels. Regular consultations take place yearly at the regional level. In 2025, the global OHS function continued to attend some of these meetings to receive feedback and identify needs directly from country representatives.

Our OHS expert group meets every six weeks and is responsible for developing globally aligned action plans that define and prioritize key measures for the organization. 

403-5Worker training on occupational health and safetyWorking for Fresenius Medical Care

Training on occupational health and safety follows national legislation requirements. All employees who are required to undertake training are closely monitored, and completion rates are checked.

A long-term goal is to structure a global training framework in the years to come.

403-6Promotion of worker health

Working for Fresenius Medical Care

Global Career Website

Depending on the location, we offer a wide range of benefits aimed at promoting employee health. These benefits focus on preventing illness and injury. Offers include fitness and sport activities, as well as nutrition and safety courses. An example is the initiative Health at Work at Fresenius Medical Care’s headquarters, which includes a variety of classes, workshops, and events to help employees stay fit and healthy.

In addition, in some regions and with the support of Human Resources, psychosocial support programs have been introduced to support the workforce. Now globally, the HR department set up a platform aimed at supporting employees during difficult moments. The goal is to offer this initiative globally.

403-7Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships

Working for Fresenius Medical Care

Product Stewardship

Global Code of Conduct for Business Partners

 
403-8Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management systemOccupational Health and Safety 
403-9Work-related injuries

Working for Fresenius Medical Care

ESG Performance Data

'We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and strive to prevent work-related accidents and hazards to protect our employees and contractors. In recent years, we have established a centralized reporting process for work-related fatalities, Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR), and Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR). These metrics are published in the Sustainability Statement.

Non-employee workers were not included in data of 2025, but processes are being developed for inclusion in 2027. In our clinics and plants, the most frequently reported injuries typically result in no more than one day lost, mainly due to needlestick and sharps-related injuries.

403‑10Work-related ill health We currently do not report the number and rates of work-related ill health. For North America, these figures are included as part of the OSHA rates. At present, responsibility for OHS lies at the regional level. Starting in 2027, we expect to begin reporting work-related ill health figures for employees.
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
404-1Average hours of training per year per employee

Working for Fresenius Medical Care

ESG Performance Data

 
404-2Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programsWorking for Fresenius Medical Care 
404-3Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviewsWorking for Fresenius Medical Care

 

GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1Diversity of governance bodies and employees

Working for Fresenius Medical Care: Metrics

ESG Performance Data

 
405-2Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men

Working for Fresenius Medical Care

Fair pay statement

We report on remuneration ratio of women to men for total compensation, but not for basic salary. 
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016
406-1Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Working for Fresenius Medical Care: Metrics

Human Rights

Human Rights Statement

 
GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016
407-1Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk

Sustainability in the Value Chain

Working for Fresenius Medical Care: Engaging our Employees on Impacts

Human Rights

Global Code of Conduct for Business Partners

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Human Rights Statement

 
GRI 408: Child Labor 2016
408-1Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor

Sustainability in the Value Chain

Human Rights

 
GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
409-1Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor

Sustainability in the Value Chain

Human Rights

Our commitment to preventing forced or compulsory labor from occurring within both our business and supply chain is defined in several company policies, such as our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, our Human Rights Statement and the Global Code of Conduct for Business Partners. It is further specified in our policies and procedures. 

We do not tolerate the use or threat of violence, or any other form of coercion. We strictly forbid using, supporting, or approving any form of exploitative labor, child labor or forced labor. Employment relationships must be based on voluntary participation. Hence, our employees can choose to terminate their employment of their own free will by respecting a reasonable pre-notification period, as applicable. 

Our Global Code of Conduct for Business Partners stipulates that suppliers shall take a clear stance against forced labor and any form of exploitative child labor and shall not engage in any form of non-voluntary, forced or compulsory labor.

GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016
414-1New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

Sustainability in the Value Chain

Compliance and Business Ethics

 

 

 
414-2Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions takenSustainability in the Value Chain 
GRI 415: Public Policy 2016
415-1Political contributions

Political Engagement and Advocacy Statement

Compliance and Business Ethics

 
GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016
416-1Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categoriesProduct Stewardship 
416-2Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services

Form 20-F

Product Stewardship

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Commitments and contingencies

Legal matters that Fresenius Medical Care currently deems to be material or noteworthy are described in the annex of our Annual Report and our 20-F.
GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling 2016
417-1Requirements for product and service information and labelingCode of Ethics and Business Conduct 
417-2Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling

Annual Report

Form 20-F

Legal matters that Fresenius Medical Care currently deems to be material or noteworthy are described in the annex of our Annual Report and our 20-F.
417‑3Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications

Annual Report

Form 20-F

Legal matters that Fresenius Medical Care currently deems to be material or noteworthy are described in the annex of our Annual Report and our 20-F.
GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016
418-1Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data

Protecting Data

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Notice of Privacy Practices

In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care identified in total 131 incidents reported internally. Of these 64 were reportable data breaches, as defined by appliable laws and procedures. These breaches affected PHI (Personal Health Information) and PII (Personal Identifiable Information). No confirmed complaints were received from external parties, and no violations were identified by regulatory bodies.