Corporate Responsibility Report 2007

CEO Statement

In our CR Report we provide an account of how we intend to achieve continued success and profitable growth on the basis of our core values.

Siemens in Profile

Ever since its founding, Siemens has been a technology company operating throughout the world.

Corporate Responsibility at Siemens

As part of our Fit4 2010 company strategy, Siemens is also aiming at being Best-in-Class in the area of corporate responsibility (CR).

In Focus

In the period being reported, we were particularly focused on the themes of compliance, climate protection and education.

Management

We understand Corporate Responsibility (CR) as a company’s comprehensive responsibility for its own value chain, its business partners, its customers and the general social environment.

Key figures

Siemens determines the extent of its activities on behalf of the environment, employees and society with the help of a variety of key figures.

Goals

Based on the results of a materiality analysis, we have identified those areas of corporate responsibility in which we want to achieve significant improvements in the coming years.

Evaluation

Rating agencies audit Siemens with respect to the company's sustainability strategy, environmental and social performance and the quality of its reporting.