Our Responsibility
Veridos actively advocates for ecological and socially sustainable development. We want to further intensify our commitment and gradually transform our company.
Environment
At Veridos, we align with the ESG targets of our shareholders. We share our parent company G+D’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. We believe in a holistic approach towards environmental conservation, spanning across climate protection, water consumption, waste management, and the development of innovative products with a reduced footprint on the environment.
Our Goals
Net Zero Emissions by 2040
10% Water Reduction by 2030 compared to 2022 baseline
Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030
Certified to Make a Change
At Veridos GmbH, we are pleased to offer a variety of passports and passport components, including options with or without the prestigious Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification. Our products with the FSC® certification ensures that our passports and passport components are sourced from forests managed according to strict ecological, social, and economic criteria.
Governance
At Veridos, we secure trusted identities for everyone by delivering holistic solutions to governments and their citizens. Our business success is based on us acting in a manner that builds trust and is moral and responsible.
Compliance and Integrity
Responsible governance, legal compliance and integrity are the foundation of what we do. Our Veridos Code of Conduct serves as a point of reference for legally compliant and correct conduct in everyday work. Our Group-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) helps us to comply with laws, identify risks and problems, and look into legal breaches. Concerns can also be reported anonymously via our whistleblowing tool. Our goal is for Veridos to remain a trusted company, and to strengthen it in this position. Responsible management as well as the integrity of all employees play a crucial role in this.
Our goals
We will continue regular training of employees, maintenance and constant further development of our Compliance Management System, and our zero-tolerance approach towards corruption.
Human Rights & Responsible Supply Chains
The observance and protection of human rights are part of our core values and for us are a component of responsible governance. In our Code of Conduct, we have committed ourselves to complying with nationally and internationally applicable principles and standards. For us this includes, among other aspects, the UN General Declaration of Human Rights as well as the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. It is our aspiration that human rights are maintained in all our subsidiaries and are also observed by our suppliers. We aim to determine human-rights-related risks in our supply chains and eliminate or minimize them. This approach is not only in line with legal requirements but also our own understanding of our values.
Our goals:
Based on our CMS, we introduce a Management System to ensure compliance with duties of care concerning human rights within the supply chain.
Data Privacy
Within the topic of Corporate Digital Responsibility, we feel particular obligations in the area of data privacy and data security – with respect to our employees and business partners, but also primarily to our customers. We have established a global data management system, with the goal of implementing standardized data privacy and data security standards group-wide. set the highest standards for the level of data privacy in the Group.
Our goals:
We want to maintain the existing high level of data privacy by complying with the requirements of the Binding Corporate Rules on an ongoing basis.
Social
Appreciation & Respect
At Veridos, we value each individual's unique background and circumstances, embedding appreciation and respect in our company culture. We ensure every team member feels valued, fostering an environment essential for growth. Our approach is based on mutual respect and appreciation, making Veridos a “great place to work.”
Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Opportunities
At Veridos, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity is a strength and everyone has equal opportunities. We ensure fairness by evaluating employees on their abilities and performance, without bias. This equity commitment allows us to leverage the diverse talents of our workforce, crucial to our success.
Human Rights & Labour Standards
Veridos is dedicated to respecting and protecting human rights, adhering to global standards and laws such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the UK Modern Slavery Act. We commit to these standards not only in our operations but also among our business partners, ensuring compliance throughout our business. Beyond compliance, we value social inclusion and diversity, aiming to set, not just meet, standards.
Inclusive Solutions in our Product Portfolio
We advocate for legal identity as a human right, aligning with the United Nations' goal for everyone to have a legal identity by 2030 (SDG 16.9). This enables social, political, and financial participation. Currently, 850 million people worldwide cannot prove their identity, hindering their basic rights and social participation. Providing solutions to this issue is our mission.
