The Studierendenwerk Ulm is committed to the principle of sustainability in its actions.

WIN-CHARTA OF THE STATE OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

The WIN Charter is a unique management system for the sustainable economic management of a company. By signing the WIN-Charta, WIN-Charta companies make a clear commitment to their economic, ecological and social responsibility.

The WIN-Charta was developed as an instrument for sustainably operating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the framework of the sustainability strategy of the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is based on self-commitment, initiative and external communication. By signing the WIN-Charta, companies commit to comply with the twelve guiding principles of the WIN-Charta and to further increase their sustainability.

The Baden-Württemberg economy is powerful and innovative. "Sustainable management" is now part of the corporate philosophy of many companies. In the meantime, more than 225 companies have committed themselves to sustainable management, document this and can advertise with the quality seal of the WIN-Charta.

WIN-Charta of the State of Baden-Württemberg

By signing the WIN-Charta, the Studierendenwerk Ulm has committed itself to our economic, ecological and social responsibility. In addition, we identify with the region in which we operate.

Studierendenwerk Ulm WIN-Charta Target Concept
The following 12 guiding principles describe our understanding of sustainability.

THE 12 PRINCIPLES OF THE WIN CHARTER

HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIAL AND LABOUR ISSUES

• Guiding principle 01 - Human and employee rights:
  "We respect and protect human and workers' rights, ensure and promote equal opportunities and prevent all forms of discrimination and exploitation in all our business processes."
• Guiding principle 02 -Employee well-being:
  "We respect, protect and promote the well-being and interests of our employees."
• Guiding principle 03 -Stakeholder groups:
  "We consider and respect all stakeholders and their interests in processes."

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

• Guiding principle 04 -Resources:
  "We increase resource efficiency, increase raw material productivity and reduce the use of natural resources."
• Guiding principle 05 - Energy and emissions:
  "We use renewable energy, increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with targets or offset them in a climate neutral way."
• Guiding principle 06 - Product responsibility:
  "We take responsibility for our services and products by examining the value creation process and product cycle for sustainability and creating transparency in this regard."

ECONOMIC ADDED VALUE

• Guiding principle 07 - Corporate success and jobs:
  "We ensure long-term corporate success and provide jobs in the region."
• Guiding principle 08 - Sustainable innovation:
  "We promote innovations for products and services that increase sustainability and underline the innovation potential of Baden-Württemberg's economy."

SUSTAINABLE AND FAIR FINANCES, ANTI-CORRUPTION

• Guiding principle 09 - Financial decisions:
  "We act in the spirit of sustainability especially in the context of financial decisions."
• Guiding principle 10 - Anti-corruption:
  "We prevent, detect and sanction corruption."

REGIONAL ADDED VALUE

• Guiding principle 11 - Regional added value:
  "We generate added value for the region in which we operate."
• Guiding principle 12 - Incentives to rethink:
  "We incentivise rethinking and action at all levels of the company and involve both our employees and all other stakeholders in an ongoing process to increase corporate sustainability."