Respect for human rights is an integral part of the VARTA AG-Group’s corporate responsibility. Appropriate policies, processes and measures are in place to address human rights and labour-related requirements.
The VARTA AG-Group aims to further develop working conditions, including occupational health and safety. In addition, employees are offered opportunities for professional and personal development.
The VARTA AG-Group also participates in social and charitable initiatives.
The VARTA AG-Group is committed to respecting human rights and has embedded corresponding requirements in its policies and processes. Human rights due diligence and responsible sourcing are addressed through defined procedures and governance frameworks.
To implement these requirements, the VARTA AG-Group has established a human rights due diligence management system. This system includes defined responsibilities, risk assessments, a grievance mechanism, and processes for the identification, assessment, and management of human rights and environmental risks within its own operations and throughout the supply chain.
In addition, the VARTA AG-Group applies a risk-based approach and implements documented preventive and remedial measures. The framework is complemented by procedures for reviewing and further developing existing processes.
The VARTA AG-Group promotes a working environment that supports occupational health and safety as well as work-life balance. Appropriate measures and programmes are available to support these objectives.
In addition, compliance with labour-related and social requirements is regularly assessed through independent social audits.
SEDEX SMETA-4-Pillar Social Audit
In 2025, the Brașov site and in 2026 the Ellwangen site successfully completed a SEDEX SMETA 4-Pillar Audit. The SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is conducted on-site by independent auditors and is one of the most widely recognized standards for assessing ethical and social business practices worldwide. The audit evaluates working conditions, health and safety, environmental management, and business ethics.
Workplace Conditions Assessment (WCA)
In 2022, all five production sites were audited according to the WCA Standard. All audited locations achieved a Workplace Performance Index of over 85 % and therefore finished with a very good overall result. Aspects audited include labour, wages and hours, health and safety, management systems and environment.
SEDEX SMETA-4-Pillar Social Audit
In 2025, the Brașov site and in 2026 the Ellwangen site successfully completed a SEDEX SMETA 4-Pillar Audit. The SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is conducted on-site by independent auditors and is one of the most widely recognized standards for assessing ethical and social business practices worldwide. The audit evaluates working conditions, health and safety, environmental management, and business ethics.
Workplace Conditions Assessment (WCA)
In 2022, all five production sites were audited according to the WCA Standard. All audited locations achieved a Workplace Performance Index of over 85 % and therefore finished with a very good overall result. Aspects audited include labour, wages and hours, health and safety, management systems and environment.
VARTA AG-Group career
The VARTA AG-Group is a company with many years of industrial and technology experience. Employees contribute to the development, manufacturing, and marketing of energy storage solutions across a range of functions.
The VARTA AG-Group aims to provide attractive working conditions and promote occupational health and safety. In addition, a variety of employee benefits and support programmes are available.
The VARTA AG-Group's > Career-website informs about employee benefits and > open job vacancies.
of employees are either directly covered by collective agreements or the employment is based on such agreements.
All production sites of the VARTA AG-Group have successfully completed third-party social audits.
of VARTA AG Group's active suppliers and sites are monitored for ESG risks using an AI-based risk management platform.
