Sustainability

Sustainability at Rohde & Schwarz

Sustainability has been a key component of our corporate identity ever since Rohde & Schwarz was founded. We are committed to a responsible and value based corporate culture with principles centered around sustainable behavior – toward employees, customers, partners, society and the environment.

Shaping sustainability at Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is a family-owned company with a long-term outlook and a commitment to responsible action. The cornerstones of our sustainability strategy are protecting the climate and the environment, our social and societal commitment, and responsible corporate governance. We set ourselves clear goals to put these principles into practice, and we pursue them with determination.

Sustainability is inextricably linked with Rohde & Schwarz. It is not just limited to individual measures, but also expresses a clear corporate philosophy that combines responsibility with technological
excellence. We are convinced that we can justify the trust that our customers, employees and partners place in us through responsible action, respectful collaboration and sustainable Commercial success, and that we can continue to strengthen this trust going forward. Together, we want to make a sustainable contribution to a safer and connected world.

Fields of action

Goals, initiatives and projects that promote sustainability.

In focus

Minimizing climate impact

Rohde & Schwarz is committed to keeping its impact on the climate as low as possible. Its Climate Strategy 2030 is aligned with the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement. In 2024, the company signed the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Commitment Letter, underlining its dedication to science-based climate action.

Climate protection through partnership

In close collaboration with its customers, Rohde & Schwarz develops new solutions for its products within a dedicated Eco Design Solution Group, driving climate protection through innovation and partnership.

Committed to responsible corporate governance

Rohde & Schwarz promotes responsible corporate governance built on integrity and sustainability. The company’s actions are guided by the highest ethical standards and a strong commitment to the long-term well-being of society.

Committed to the well-being of our employees and the community

Rohde & Schwarz is dedicated to the well-being of its employees and to fostering the development of the communities in which it operates.

Environment, Energy & Climate

Rohde & Schwarz identifies sustainability priorities in its core business, as well as in the supply chain, and collects Information to calculate relevant KPIs. The group is also involved in initiatives and associations, applies the benchmarking processes that are standard in the industry and adopts best practices. Rohde & Schwarz has set itself the goal of minimizing carbon emissions on an ongoing basis and is pushing ahead with measures to save energy.

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Social

Rohde & Schwarz takes the social and societal impact of its actions into account when making business decisions. The group sees it as its social and ethical responsibility to create secure jobs with fair conditions. Promoting both the personal and professional development of our employees worldwide by offering ongoing vocational and continuing education opportunities is also part of our philosophy. Other firmly established components of our corporate culture are embracing differences and equal opportunities, and ensuring a good work-life balance.

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Governance

Rohde & Schwarz thrives on the trust that its customers, business partners and employees place in it. As a central corporate function, governance protects the group and ist employees from misconduct and addresses risks as part of a proactive approach. For Rohde & Schwarz, interacting with suppliers in a spirit of partnership and respect is just as much a matter of course as respecting human rights. The group's actions are characterized by honesty, credibility and legally impeccable conduct.

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