Implementing effective risk management in the supply chain is crucial to promoting social sustainability in corporate activities. As a global B2B omnichannel distributor, TAKKT places a high priority on transparency in its value chain and assumes responsibility at the various levels of its business activities in order to avoid risks and achieve positive social impacts in the procurement and distribution of goods in the future.

TAKKT works closely with suppliers across its business units to ensure sustainability in the supply chain. TAKKT assesses the sustainability performance of suppliers using internationally recognized certifications such as EcoVadis, which consider several criteria, including environmental impact, labor practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The assessment improves transparency and helps TAKKT identify supply chain risks, streamline processes, and collaborate with suppliers to implement socially and environmentally sustainable practices. TAKKT has been in full compliance with all stipulations of the German Supply Chain Act since 2023.

But even beyond the regulatory requirements, sustainable supplier certifications support a central corporate goal of TAKKT: By 2025, 40 percent of TAKKT's purchasing volume is to be sourced from sustainably certified suppliers. This way, TAKKT aims to support the development potential of its suppliers and identify suitable partners for a sustainable supply chain.

TAKKT itself leads the way and has its own divisions assessed by an external ESG rating. In the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating 2025, TAKKT Industrial & Packaging (Kaiserkraft, ratioform, Gerdmans and Runelandhs) was awarded a silver medal for its CSR successes. The company is aiming to increase its rating through the planned measures in the areas of climate and products. 

Social Impact: Employees

Shaped by the five core behaviors, TAKKT strives for a culture of open feedback, empowerment, collaboration, and transparency. TAKKT has also set itself the goal of creating “new worlds of work” for its employees within the company. In addition to modern office equipment, this also includes flexible working models. Whether in the office, at home, on the train or in a café – many of our employees already appreciate the hybrid workplace design.

Dedicated employees are the key to TAKKT’s corporate success. That is why TAKKT's talent management aims to identify, promote, and develop the potential of its employees. With talent conferences, employee management dialogues as well as professional and individual training measures, TAKKT offers its employees development opportunities and opens up new career paths. TAKKT places high value on a diverse understanding of leadership and upholds the principle of equal opportunities, where competence and references are the criteria for personnel decisions. TAKKT is determined to take an even more holistic view of diversity in management in the future and to focus on additional aspects beyond the women's quota. In addition to the further promotion of women in management and equal participation of the genders, an even broader understanding of diversity must be developed and clear criteria for diversity in management positions must be defined. To this end, we will take greater account of different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences in order to promote a more inclusive and effective management culture.

  

Find out more about TAKKT as an employer and open positions: TAKKT career page

Further information on social sustainability at TAKKT: Sustainability Report 2024