Moving forward: We approach sustainability and transformation thoughtfully, systematically and boldly – leveraging what has proven to be effective, building anew and ensuring profitability, stability and growth. Through our strategic sustainability process, we have consolidated our previous activities and defined our understanding, our key themes and our vision. We are now taking the next steps. With this in mind, we aim to further develop these attributes in the Group in all three business divisions.
Why sustainability?
Energy, our core business, has always been the lifeblood of our society. How we produce and utilize this energy in the future will change significantly over the coming decades. As an energy and chemical company, we see it as our task to break new ground in order to drive this transformation forward.
For us, sustainability means a consistent focus on the future. We see sustainability as a great opportunity for new customers and markets and an important driver for greater innovation and excellence – both in our daily activities and for the further development of the DS Group.
Our approach
We have adopted a holistic approach to the issue of sustainability. As a family-owned business, people are at the center of what we do. Our strength has always been our commitment to our employees and our traditional engagement in society. We are firmly focused on the social dimension of sustainability and aim to continue evolving in this regard. In terms of ecological sustainability, we see ourselves as a crucial player in shaping transformation together with our customers.
We are here for our customers today, and we will continue to be there for them in the future with the products of tomorrow. Finally, we focus on the economic dimension of sustainability. Through sound financial management, competitiveness, innovation and ongoing development, we aim to secure positive economic growth for our companies, enabling us to remain a reliable employer and a catalyst for future social and ecological change.
Our goal
As a partner on the journey towards transformation and beyond, we provide our customers in the energy and chemical sectors with sustainable products for the future. We ensure the reliable supply of mobility, heat and chemical products to society, both today and tomorrow, simultaneously reducing our impact on the environment. In this way, we contribute to societal values, strengthen the resilience of the entire corporate group and offer our employees a future-proof professional home.
By 2030, the DS Group will have significantly expanded sustainable green solutions and business models to complement its existing core business. As a result, we have laid a solid foundation for the further development of the entire group of companies.
By 2045, the DS Group will have completely converted its core business to future-proof products and services. To achieve this transformation, we are investing in new business models and continuously working on the further development of our products. To achieve this, we are relying above all on the innovative strength and expertise of our well-trained employees.
Our corporate group creed is reflected in the "Trusting & Enduring Partnerships" action area. This has been shaping our thoughts and actions for over 100 years: "Business is conducted between people." Our long-standing collaborations in the supply chain, which are characterized by deep trust, make it natural for us to collaboratively shape and transform our supply chains together with our partners. Moreover, at DS, reliability is assured. As a part of the critical infrastructure in Germany, we ensure the secure supply of energy.
Through our "Attractive & Long-Term Employment" action field, we focus on our employees. Maintaining and strengthening our corporate culture of empowerment, equal treatment, appreciation and openness is extremely important to us. In this culture, everyone is able to express their full potential to the greatest possible extent.
