Sustainability at Dematic
At Dematic, we believe sustainability is a journey best taken together. We bring the intelligence and experience to help you achieve your operational and environmental goals. We align our actions with your needs, so every step forward benefits your business, your workforce, and the world we share.
We work alongside you to deliver sustainable automation technologies that minimize material use, extend system life, and adapt as your needs evolve. Our solutions are designed to advance ergonomics, safety, and workforce development — so your people and operations thrive. By optimizing density, accuracy, and transport, we help you achieve measurable progress toward your goals. Our lifecycle services maximize system longevity and keep your operations running at peak efficiency, year after year. Together, we create resilient, responsible operations — ready for what’s next.
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2024 Sustainability Report
At Dematic, we try to make sustainability a part of every aspect of our business by focusing on people, planet, and products and services. This report presents highlights of our achievements in 2024 as well as our strategies for continued improvements.
Shaping our shared success
Sustainability shapes the way we think, work, and lead. Progress is measured through our innovations, actions, and partnerships. By designing for adaptability and lasting value, we help you move forward — delivering results for your business and the world we share.
Empowering people, together
We prioritize safe, healthy, and rewarding workplaces. Our automation solutions improve ergonomics and safety, while empowering your workforce to develop new skills and advance their careers. Our installers and technicians uphold an industry-leading safety pledge — Ready, Safe + Sound — ensuring every project is delivered with care for people on site.
Beyond our worksites, we extend that same people-first mindset into the communities where we live and work.
Protecting the planet responsibly
Dematic circular and energy-efficient automation technologies help you reduce waste and optimize energy use. Our engineering practices focus on minimizing material consumption, extending system life, and enabling reconfiguration — so your investment lasts longer and adapts as your business evolves. By maximizing storage density and optimizing transport, our solutions directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact.
Innovating through our portfolio
Our automation and software deliver flexibility, scalability, and longevity. Modular systems can be reconfigured or expanded to meet changing needs, supporting both operational resilience and sustainability. Lifecycle services keep your equipment running efficiently, maximizing system longevity and minimizing resource use over time.
Together, we’re building a future where operational excellence and sustainability go hand in hand.
“Environmental stewardship is no longer a preferable trait — it is now an expectation of our customers when selecting business partners.”
Mike LarssonPresident, Dematic, KION Group Executive Board Member
Guided by global sustainability leadership
Dematic is proud to be part of KION, a global leader recognized by top sustainability rating agencies and included in leading sustainability indices. KION sets the Sustainability Strategy, establishing key principles, policies, and procedures that guide our actions. At the heart of this strategy are KION’s core values — integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence — which drive responsible and ethical behavior across the organization. These values inspire innovative, customer-focused solutions that deliver long-term environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Sustainability ratings and sustainability indices
KION’s commitment to sustainability is recognized by investors, financial institutions, and rating agencies. Here are some relevant examples.
| KION Rating | Scale (min. to max.) | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDP (climate change) | D- to A | A- | 2025 |
| EcoVadis | Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum | Platinum | 2025 |
| FTSE Russell ESG Rating | 0 to 5 | 3.9 | 2025 |
| ISS ESG Rating | D- to A+ | B (Prime Status) | 2025 |
| MSCI ESG Rating | CCC to AAA | AAA | 2024 |
| S&P Global CSA | 0 to 100 | 69 | 2025 |
| Indices |
|---|
| Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe, member since December 2024 |
| Dax® 50 ESG, member since March 2020 |
| STOXX® Europe Sustainability, member since December 2017 |
| FTSE4Good Index Series, member since June 2019 |
Sustainability management risk and compliance
Dematic is committed to stakeholder transparency, as evidenced by our assessments from EcoVadis — the widely recognized third-party provider of ESG risk and compliance assessments. Our commitment to environmental, social, ethical, and procurement excellence is validated in each of our regions. (Learn more about how EcoVadis rates business sustainability at ecovadis.com).
| Our latest results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Americas | 85th Percentile | March 2025 |
| Australia-New Zealand | 90th Percentile | December 2025 |
| China | 86th Percentile | October 2024 |
| Europe | 90th Percentile | February 2026 |
We go beyond a single global assessment to offer customers assurance that the teams they work with share their values. These regional assessments demonstrate alignment and ensure connectivity to KION Group policies, Dematic’s market-specific goals, and key performance measures.
“Sustainability at Dematic is an essential part of our business strategy. Our focus is on employee success, our planet’s future, and innovative products, software, solutions, and services that create value for our customers.”
DeAnn HargisDirector, Dematic Sustainability
Where expertise meets impact
Our expertise is powered by people — thinkers, problem-solvers, and partners who bring clarity and purpose to every challenge. We design solutions that empower customers, strengthen communities, and create safe workplaces where talent thrives. Guided by principles that value diverse perspectives, we make decisions with care and intelligence. As a global team, we stand behind the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, advancing progress toward a more peaceful and prosperous world. We take seriously our responsibility to shape a more sustainable future for commerce — ensuring essential goods move efficiently, reliably, and responsibly to those who depend on them.
People
Safety Culture: We continuously strengthen our safety culture by maintaining 100% ISO 45001 certification on-site, engaging every employee through our Ready, Safe + Sound pledge, conducting behavior-based safety observations to reinforce best practices, and supporting mental well‑being through accredited mental health first aiders.
Performing Talent: We are committed to supporting employee success at every stage of their career by offering development opportunities that build foundational leadership skills, expand technical capabilities, and equip employees with the tools they need to grow.
Inclusion & Diversity: Recognizing that embracing a wide range of suppliers from various backgrounds is a social responsibility and a strategic business imperative, we are committed to building a robust Supplier Empowerment Program, where all qualifying businesses, regardless of size or background, can contribute and thrive within our ecosystem.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are open to all employees and are a vital tool at Dematic to ensure everyone feels included, accepted, and supported. Those ERGs include:
- DWN (Dematic Women’s Network)
- BOLD (Black Organization Leadership Development)
- PRISM (Professional Responsibility & Inclusion for Sexual Minorities)
- SERVE (Support Excellence for Reservist and Veteran Employees)
- DEN (Dematic Engineering Network)
- DIVERSABILITIES (in support of people experiencing disabilities)
Corporate Culture: At Dematic, we are committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. Our Community Outreach Program invests time, talent, and resources into partnerships that support the well‑being of our people, communities, and planet.
As part of the program, we have:
- Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Available in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
- Employee Donation Match Program: Matches eligible employee donations up to $1,000 per person.
Our sustainability achievements
Our holistic, transparent approach to sustainability places value on people, planet, and products and services. We identify corresponding targets within these key areas and hold ourselves accountable with measurable results.
100%
ISO 45001 certification rate
CLOUD NATIVE
further moved to cloud-based software capabilities with two portfolio products available through Google Cloud Marketplace
100%
ISO 14001 certification rate
Up to 25%
reduction in kilowatt usage through High-Efficiency Motor Drives to upgrade and retrofit installed conveyors
INJURY FREE
14 YEARS
Salt Lake City, United States
10 YEARS
Monterrey, Mexico
7 YEARS
Belrose, Australia
7 YEARS
Cernusco, Italy
with many other locations approaching 3+ years
18.1%
reduction in total waste since 2021
~13,000
hours of LinkedIn Learning®
~1,500
hours of Blinkist
137,000+
hours of Workday Learning
QUIETER
launched Dual Diameter Rollers, reducing noise between 3–5 dBA depending on application and completed noise declarations on most of our global conveyors according to EN 619-2022 Continuous Handling Equipment and Systems standard
ZERO
net zero by 2050 target validated by SBTi
SAFETY
Ready, Safe + Sound anchored by nearly 50,000 behavior-based safety observations
14.8%
reduction in market-based Scope 1 & 2 CO2e since 2021 baseline year
6
active Employee Resource Groups with
900+
participants
ERGONOMIC
workstations designed and tested to achieve low-risk category scoring with Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) tool
Download our Sustainability Reports and related policies below
Report
Sustainability Report 2024
Report
Sustainability Report 2023
Report
Sustainability Report 2022
Report
Sustainability Report 2021
Policy