Commitment

For a Sustainable Future

We Support Social And Ecological Initiatives

Sustainability is in our DNA. As a family-owned business, we recognize that our activities as a global travel wholesaler and retailer can make meaningful changes for a sustainable future. That´s why we join and advance global and local sustainability initiatives.

Gebr. Heinemann promotes the principles and goals of the UNGC

As a window on the world that serves a diverse range of customers and cultures in all regions, Gebr. Heinemann is responsible for complying with recognized international environmental, legal and social standards. These include, in particular, the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world´s largest and most important initiative for responsible corporate governance.

We have been a member of the UNGC since 2018 and its ten principles on human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption are an official part of our sustainability strategy. We report each year on our progress in implementing the UNGC principles along our value chain.

Gebr. Heinemann commits to climate protection

The latest climate science sends a clear warning that we must dramatically curb temperature rise to avoid the impacts of climate change. Gebr. Heinemann therefore joined the "Science Based Targets initiative" (SBTi). The SBTi is a partnership between multiple organizations and drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organizations to set science-based emissions reduction targets. In alignment with SBTi we at Gebr. Heinemann have committed us to set near- and long-term company-wide emission reductions.

Gebr. Heinemann joins the Diversity Charter

We see a diverse workforce, made up of people with different characteristics such as age, ethnic origin, gender identity, physical and mental abilities, worldview, sexual orientation and social background, as a necessity and a strength that will help us to be a sustainable company in the future. For this reason, Gebr. Heinemann signed the Diversity Charter in 2023, thereby committing to ensuring a climate of mutual respect and trust and to actively shaping it through education, dialogue, reflection and action.

The Charta der Vielfalt e.V. is an employers´ initiative that has been joined by more than 5,000 companies in Germany since its foundation in 2006. They are actively promoting the recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the world of work. Through the Charta der Vielfalt network, we keep our finger on the pulse and can, for example, directly link study results to our culture.