Our vision for a sustainable world
Through our actions and work, we strive to shape the future of the world in a positive way. We want to actively contribute to making the world a better place for everyone.
Based on international standards such as the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris climate goals, which in turn are also used as a guide for the European Union's ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) standards, we are constantly working to ensure that our company is not only committed to economic goals, but also to environmental and social responsibility. We therefore strive to fulfill these obligations in all aspects of our business and to contribute to a healthy and fair world.
You can find more information on the United Nations SDGs here:
https://unric.org/de/17ziele/
You can find out more about ESGs from the European Commission here:
https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Our mission
How do we want to make sustainability tangible?
Based on legal requirements or even beyond, we have defined clear and measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) that we regularly review to ensure that we are making progress towards our sustainability goals. These KPIs drive us forward and allow us to track and adjust our progress.
What makes us special?
Most of our products are not only durable, but also designed as collector's items, which increases their lifespan and value - many products remain in the household for a lifetime or are passed down from generation to generation.
Our strategy to achieve our ESG goals
Through our actions and work, we strive to positively shape the future of the world. We want to actively contribute to making the world a better place for everyone.
Find out more about the measures taken by the Carrera Revell Group in the areas of ESG such as: E=Environment/environmental protection, S=Social and G=Governance/corporate governance.
Governance / Corporate management
Corporate policy
Carrera Revell is proud to be a member of the German Toy Industry Association (DVSI). This commitment demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards and quality in the toy industry.
Our supplier relationships are largely based on long-term partnerships. The payment mechanisms are clearly regulated and in some cases suppliers are pre-financed. A binding Code of Conduct governs cooperation with our suppliers and ensures that ethical and fair practices are adhered to. We implement the ESG KPIs by implementing the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) in accordance with the ESRS (European Single Reporting System) and preparing this in accordance with the taxonomy guidelines. We are also working on reporting and sustainability reports.
Comprehensive compliance guidelines have been implemented at our main locations and must be signed by every employee. These rules guarantee that our business is conducted in accordance with legal and ethical standards. We are currently working on standardizing and implementing these compliance rules for the entire Group.
We offer our employees their own whistleblower address. This enables them to report concerns or grievances anonymously and thus contributes to the transparency and integrity of our corporate governance.
Gender equality & inclusion
At Carrera Revell , inclusion at all levels is a matter of course for us. We are committed to ensuring that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, origin or other characteristics.
Our workers in the value chain and our producers are certified according to the BSCI standards. This certification ensures that social and environmental standards are adhered to, thereby promoting fair and sustainable production.
Our products are accessible to all customers without restriction. This means that everyone, regardless of their personal characteristics, can access and enjoy our products.
Supply Chain Protection Act
We comply with the Supply Chain Protection Act (LKSG) and the CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive). We use various communication tools to answer questions from customers, retailers and end consumers. Through the Code of Conduct, the compliance guidelines and the BSCI certifications, we ensure that our suppliers comply with the LKSG.
Environment / Environmental protection
Sustainable consumption & production
Customer and repair service
Carrera Revell offers its customers a comprehensive repair service to ensure that products have a long service life and that customers can enjoy them in the long term. Our aim is to provide an efficient after-sales service that meets the needs of our customers. In doing so, we continuously optimize our processes to ensure fast and reliable repair processing.
The positive effects of our repair offer are manifold. On the one hand, we enable our customers to repair their products and continue using them instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. In this way, we make an important contribution to reducing waste and conserving resources. In addition, we promote sustainable consumer behavior by focusing on the durability and repairability of our products.
Our repair offer also helps to strengthen our customers' trust in our brand, as they can rely on us to continue to support them after their purchase. Overall, our repair offer is an important part of our sustainability strategy and an example of how we can make a positive contribution to the environment through innovative solutions.
Packaging
Carrera Revell has set itself an ambitious goal to revolutionize the packaging of its products and make them more environmentally friendly.
Carrera Revell products are already available in open packaging without plastic viewing windows. The amount of plastic in the outer packaging has been significantly reduced or completely eliminated. Where possible, polybags are replaced by paper bags or reduced to a minimum. In addition, polystyrene and polyfoam are largely avoided and cardboard and paper trays made from recycled material are used instead. Packaging has been reduced in size overall and PVC is no longer used.
This change has several positive effects. Firstly, we are significantly reducing our consumption of raw materials and helping to protect the environment. By using sustainable materials, we are also reducing the environmental impact of our entire product life cycle, from production to disposal.
By reducing the size of the packaging, we are also minimizing transport and storage volumes. This has a positive impact on the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Switching to sustainable packaging materials and reducing the size of our packaging are important steps in our journey towards a more environmentally friendly and sustainable product design. Carrera Revell is committed to pursuing these goals with determination and dedication in order to make a positive contribution to the preservation of our environment.
Durable products
Carrera Revell products are already characterized by their remarkable durability. Our aim is to continue to offer products that meet this high standard and exceed our customers' expectations.
The durability of our products has a positive impact on the environment as it helps to avoid waste. By using high quality materials and robust designs, our products can be used over long periods of time without losing quality or performance. This reduces the need to replace products frequently, minimizing waste that ends up in landfills or needs to be recycled.
Our commitment to longevity is a key part of our sustainability strategy and a demonstration of our dedication to providing products that not only meet the needs of our customers, but also make a positive contribution to the preservation of our environment.
Climate change
Adaptation to climate change
Adapting to the challenges of climate change is of crucial importance for companies, as it has far-reaching effects on a wide range of business areas. On the one hand, consumer behavior is changing towards a stronger focus on sustainable products. Consumers increasingly prefer environmentally friendly and socially responsible offerings. Companies that recognize and implement these trends early on have a clear advantage.
At the same time, climate change is leading to significant fluctuations in commodity prices and services. Climate-related events such as droughts, storms or floods can affect production and significantly increase the cost of raw materials. Transportation is also repeatedly disrupted by environmental disasters, which can lead to supply bottlenecks and higher transportation costs.
Overall, it is essential for companies like ours to proactively adapt to the challenges of climate change - which is why we intend to work with various measures in the future.
Climate protection
In order to actively promote climate protection and adapt to climate change, we will be making a number of changes in the future. Our products, which until now have largely been made of plastic and produced in the Far East, will increasingly be made from alternative, sustainable raw materials. This will enable us to reduce the use of petroleum-based materials and reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources.
We will also break new ground in terms of transportation. The preferred transport route by ship to Europe will remain, but we will increasingly rely on lower-emission means and methods of transport in order to minimize our environmental footprint. This could include the use of more energy-efficient ships or alternative energies. At the same time, we are developing alternative marketing and distribution concepts to optimize supply chains and reduce the associated emissions.
We produce at various locations. In addition to China, we also deliberately have production sites in Europe and the USA close to our shipping warehouses in order to reduce transportation and the associated CO2 emissions.
Another focus is on conserving resources. We will take measures to reduce energy and water consumption and use existing raw materials more efficiently. This includes the optimization of production processes as well as the promotion of recycling and the circular economy.
To evaluate and manage our efforts, we create comprehensive carbon footprints (CCF) for all locations, including relevant Scope 3 emissions. This enables us to identify and implement targeted measures to reduce emissions. By making these holistic adjustments and focusing on sustainable practices, we are making an active contribution to climate protection while ensuring the future viability of our company.
Energy
Although the companies in the Carrere Revell Group do not operate any manufacturing units themselves, we are aware that our suppliers have energy-intensive production processes. We are therefore looking closely at the issue of energy consumption and are currently reviewing the switch to green electricity and alternative energies in our supply chain. Through these measures, we want to make our contribution to reducing our carbon footprint and improve the sustainability of our entire value chain. The use of renewable energies and the promotion of energy-efficient technologies are at the heart of our efforts to minimize the ecological impact and promote more environmentally friendly production methods in the long term.
Further information on sustainability at the Carrera Revell Group
he future EU-wide sustainability reporting CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) in accordance with ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) and including the Taxonomy Regulation will be part of the future annual management report. This will be audited together with the balance sheet by the auditor.
If you have any questions, please contact our ESG Officer:
Social / Social
Employees
What goals do we set ourselves in terms of personnel management and development?
In modern HR management and development, targeted measures play a central role in attracting the best employees and continuously optimizing joint development goals. A key objective is to promote efficient working and enable better collaboration. Targeted development programs and a culture of continuous learning not only increase productivity, but also strengthen employee motivation and loyalty.
Healthy and motivated employees are the foundation of every successful company. Health promotion measures and a positive working environment help to reduce sickness rates and increase employee satisfaction. This results in lower staff turnover, as satisfied employees are less likely to leave the company.
These aspects are essential in order to remain attractive as an employer and to prevail in the competition for talent. Companies that support their employees and offer a healthy working environment create a future basis for positive employee feedback. Such recognition strengthens employer branding and continues to attract highly qualified specialists, which perpetuates the cycle of success and excellence in personnel management and development.
In future, all our employees will also be required to sign a Code of Conduct, which ensures that clear behavioral guidelines and ethical standards of the company, such as integrity, respect, fairness and professionalism in dealing with each other, with external partners and with customers, are adhered to. The Code of Conduct stands for a uniform corporate culture and conveys the values and principles of Carrera Revell GmbH.
Health and well-being in the workplace
Carrera Revell attaches great importance to promoting the health and well-being of its employees in order to create a positive working environment and ensure high motivation and productivity. Our goal is to have healthy and motivated employees, reduce sick leave, lower the turnover rate and improve team cohesion.
To achieve these goals, we already meet all legal requirements in the areas of occupational medicine and safety in the workplace.
In addition, we offer our employees various health services, such as bike leasing to integrate exercise into their daily work routine and healthy food in the canteen at our site in Puch to support a balanced diet. Taking part in the Salzburg Business Run not only promotes physical fitness, but also strengthens team spirit and cooperation.
In future, we are planning further measures to promote health in the workplace, including height-adjustable standing desks and ergonomic IT equipment for medical needs, for example to prevent back problems. Gym allowances and a selection of free drinks and fruit also contribute to physical health.
In addition to physical aspects, we also attach importance to the mental health of our employees. Measures such as mental training, autogenic training and workshops on stress and burnout prevention are designed to support well-being and mental health; the ideal implementation of these measures will be closely examined in the near future, and a pilot project with hotlines for employees has been running at our site in Puch since 2023. Overall, we strive to create a working environment that focuses on the health and well-being of our employees and supports them in developing their full potential.
Development programs for employees
Carrera Revell relies on a variety of development programs to optimally promote the potential of its employees and create a positive working environment. Our goal is to enable efficient working, improve collaboration and attract and retain talented employees.
To achieve these goals, we have been offering our employees access to a business account on the LinkedIn Learning platform since mid-2024, where they can use a variety of training and courses to continuously expand their skills and knowledge, employees can use further individual training courses by arrangement and based on their own interests and talents to ideally expand their personal skills.
In addition, we want to invest specifically in training for managers to ensure that they have the necessary skills and competencies to lead and motivate their teams effectively. A code of conduct for managers serves as a guideline for positive and respectful leadership behaviour, along with a variety of new options, such as the efficient use of project management tools or conducting and using regular feedback meetings.
We also plan to give middle management more access to seminars or boot camps in future.
In addition to these measures, we regularly organize team events, company celebrations and other events such as hiking tours or tobogganing trips to strengthen team spirit and promote togetherness. In the future, we are also planning a charity day where some of the employees will come together for a charitable cause.
To further motivate our employees, we offer corporate benefits such as employee discounts and home office, work-life balance initiatives, lunch and modern working environments.
Overall, we focus on holistic personnel development that takes into account the individual needs and potential of our employees and enables them to give their best and continuously develop themselves further
Further measures to promote and develop employees
In order to sustainably improve employee satisfaction and efficiency within the company, we rely on a variety of other personnel measures.
We regularly survey our employees on various relevant topics in order to obtain the mood of the workforce.
The young talent forum, which will soon be launched, offers young and new employees the opportunity to regularly exchange ideas with the management. This forum promotes dialog and participation, allowing innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to flow directly into the management of the company.
Training courses on data protection and compliance are an integral part of the training program. This training ensures that all employees have the necessary knowledge and skills to meet legal requirements and safeguard the integrity of the company.
Suggestions for improvement from employees are an integral part of our internal processes and help to strengthen the company's innovative power and establish a culture of continuous improvement.
Finally, Carrera Revell offers employees who are themselves members of a sports club the opportunity to apply to sponsor the team, for example by sponsoring jerseys; the project was launched in 2024. This commitment not only promotes employee loyalty, but also strengthens team spirit and identification with the company.
Workforce in the value chain
Our suppliers from China are BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) and ICTI (International Council of Toys Industries) certified. All suppliers from all countries undertake to comply with our Code of Conduct.
BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative)
ICTI (International Council of Toys Industries)
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Consumers and end users
Carrera Revell is consistently committed to the satisfaction and security of its end users. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and operate our own customer service in our core markets. In most countries, we work with partners to provide repair and spare parts services. Our products comply with all legal requirements and are regularly tested with regard to toy safety.
We attach great importance to social inclusion and ensure that our products are accessible to all consumers without restrictions. We strictly adhere to legal marketing guidelines to ensure that our products are advertised and sold responsibly.