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Trust, innovation, passion and responsibility. These are the four core values of SPIES, according to which we shape our cooperation. As a family-run company, we attach great importance to a pleasant company culture as well as the health and further development of our SPIESers.

Beyond the boundaries of our company, we also see our responsibility in increasing the transparency of our supply chain as well as in giving something back to society, for example by promoting projects worth supporting.

SPIESers

As one of the largest employers in Melle, SPIES is committed to providing safe, fair and attractive working conditions. As a family-run company with a production plant in Germany, SPIES is subject to German legal regulations on employee rights and occupational health and safely and implements and enforces these consistently, in order to create a safe, healthy and appreciative working environment in which employees enjoy working at SPIES on a long-term basis.

Key measures and priorities in relation to the workforce include:

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Occupational health & safety
  • Organisation of occupational health & safety by an occupational health & safety officer and an oc-cupational health & safety committee.
  • Annual, documented safety training for all employees in line with BGHM guidelines (100% training rate).
  • Occupational health care provided by a company doctor, as well as preventive measures such as ergonomic aids, flu jabs and noise reduction measures (e.g. silencers, quieter equipment).
[Translate to Englisch:] Auf dem Bild sieht man einen Mann und eine Frau die in einer großen Halle vor einer Maschine stehen und sich Verpackungen ansehen.
Fair working conditions and co-determination
  • Thirty days’ annual leave as standard.
  • In-house collective bargaining agreement since July 2022 with a transparent, fair and future-ori-ented remuneration system.
  • Regular employee surveys, forums for dialogue and performance reviews, supported by the works council.
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Training and further education
  • Wide range of training and further education opportunities for all categories of employees.
  • Long-term development programmes for managers.
  • In-house and outsourced training courses for technical and commercial employees.
  • Flexible training formats for shift workers.
  • Development of an e-learning tool and a SPIES Academy for structured in-house training.
  • Ongoing availability of apprenticeships, dual study programmes, intern ships and working student positions.
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Equal opportunities, diversity and integration
  • Code of conduct based on the United Nations Human Rights Declaration and the ILO’s core labour standards.
  • Zero tolerance of discrimination, harassment and infringements of personal rights.
  • Internal whistle-blower email address for anonymous reporting of possible violations of rules and regulations.
  • Promotion of multilingualism through a free language learning app and a multilingual employee app.
  • Introduction of multilingual and easily understandable in-house communication since 2023; multi-lingual e-learning training courses since 2024.
[Translate to Englisch:] Das Bild zeigt einen Mann mit Arbeitskleidung und Haarnetz wie er die Werkzeuge in einer stillstehenden Spritzgussmaschine begutachtet.
Work-life balance
  • Part-time work options throughout the company, including for shift workers.
  • Equal opportunities and active support for parental leave for all genders.
  • Teleworking and flexible working hours for administrative staff.
  • Occupational integration management with individual reintegration solutions.
  • Use of hoisting equipment to accommodate physical differences in the production environment.
[Translate to Englisch:] Das Bild zeigt einen Mann und eine Frau, welche Mitarbeiter in der Produktion von SPIES sind und sich über eine Verpackung unterhalten.
Involvement and communication
  • Increased employee participation in issues relating to sustainability, particularly since 2023.
  • Use of digital platforms such as employee apps, information screens, and knowledge management systems.
  • Terminals in production facilities for accessing digital information, communication via email, and admin-istrative processes.
Together, as SPIESers, we take on the topic of sustainability. With heart and care, we stand for a responsible approach to our resources and our environment.
Christof Spies, CEO SPIES Packaging

Supply Chain

At SPIES, however, we not only keep an eye on the internal production processes, but also on the upstream and downstream processes. SPIES' suppliers are mostly located in Germany or the European Union. For this reason, human rights risks in the supply chain are classified as low. Nevertheless, the review of suppliers in terms of social and environmental criteria will be further accelerated and structurally addressed in the future.

Among other things, our membership of the EcoVadis supplier platform will contribute to this. In 2021, we had our sustainability performance assessed there for the first time in the categories of environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement and received the bronze seal. Through the platform, we can connect with suppliers and customers and increase transparency in the supply chain in social and environmental aspects. In the future, we aim to achieve Gold certification.

Furthermore, we plan to expand the evaluation scheme of our suppliers and start in 2022 with the creation of a Code of Conducts to regulate certain conditions of cooperation.

 

 

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SEDEX ETHIK STANDARDS

Transparency about social and ethical processes within the supply chain.

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EcoVadis certificate

This award demonstrates our transparency and our environmental, social and ethical performance, as well as our commitment to continuous improvement.

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[Translate to Englisch:] Auf dem Bild sieht man mehrere Menschen, die ihre Hände zusammen in die Mitte strecken und aufeinander legen.
Society

From the region, for the region. As a relevant employer and economic factor for the city of Melle, we have always taken our responsibility for the region seriously. Local commitment but also the support of other social or ecological projects is very important to us. That is why we are currently supporting the following initiatives:

  • Membership in the regional business network "Melle Network". Through membership, projects can be promoted and implemented across regions by the business community (e.g. special courses for the schools in Melle).
  • Support for the voluntary work of employees, especially e.g. in the voluntary fire department.
  • Voluntary engagement by Mr Spies: As Deputy Chair of the Melle Metalworking Trade Association, Mr Spies supports vocational training in the region. He is also co-initiator and Chair of the Supervisory Board of the newly established Career Orientation Centre (BOZ Melle) and serves as a Member of the Master Tradesperson Examination Board at the Osnabrück Chamber of Trades.
  • Education & career entry: School classes usually visit the company on a regular basis, tour the production facilities and are informed about the injection molding process and sustainability. Alternatively, SPIES also goes to schools and participates in information events. We also support various regional schools for their graduation ceremonies.
  • Sponsorship of local associations: SPIES supports various regional associations through sponsorships and is committed to social and sporting initiatives in the Melle area.
  • Charitable donations: In addition to numerous smaller donations to schools and support for regional (sports) clubs, this year's Christmas donation was made to the Melle vernetzt e.V. association, which is committed to implementing addiction and violence prevention projects in schools. As part of the traditional Christmas tree campaign, in 2024 all SPIES employees received a voucher for a Christmas tree, which they could choose to donate if they wish. The total amount of the vouchers thus donated was passed on to the Future Forest Initiative. Moreover, SPIES employees supported the ‘Children’s Wishes’ Christmas campaign by the Osnabrück Citizens’ Foundation to bring joy to children during the festive season.
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