As technology and innovation leaders, we are conscious of our duty to operate in compliance with sustainable business principles. Similarly, we have always set high standards for our production processes and products, as in our interactions with customers, partners and employees.

In the course of Group integration and reorganisation, we have created function-based organisational structures and rigorous control mechanisms that put customers firmly at the centre of our activities. We see this as the key to achieving sustained market success and to upholding high standards of environmental and social responsibility. The new structures likewise enable us to attain our business, social and ecological goals as our activities become increasingly international.

Specific requirements are set out in our corporate policies on quality, environmental protection and safety. Within these policies we detail our corporate responsibility and hence our commitment to continuous improvement in our business activities, to the benefit of all stakeholders. All companies that apply them are expected to set and attain financial targets in line with sustainable business principles, which means applying the best possible environmental and health standards and using energy and resources sparingly. We are currently implementing our corporate policies and the corporate policies derived from them throughout the Demag Cranes Group. Our integrated quality, environment, and occupational health and safety management system is subject to ongoing development and refinement. The effectiveness of these efforts is secured by clear lines of responsibility and regular audits to ensure that our Company grows sustainably.

Starting this year, we publish a Sustainability Report alongside our Annual Report to provide readers with detailed information about sustainability in the Demag Cranes Group. This is available as an online version on our website at www.sustainability2010.demagcranes-ag.com.