2.3 Partnerships and collaborations for sustainability Partnership organization Description Resource efficiency and circularity The European Union (EU) Business The EU Business and Biodiversity Platform provides a unique forum for dialog and a policy interface for and Biodiversity Platform discussing the links between business and biodiversity at the EU level. Siemens is an active member of the Platform. The European Union (EU) Circular The EU Circular Plastics Alliance aims to boost the EU market for recycled plastics. The Alliance covers the Plastics Alliance Declaration full plastics value chain and includes over 330 organizations representing industry, academia, and public authorities. Siemens is an active member of the Alliance. The Federation of German Industries The BDI Circular Economy Initiative is a network of about 60 organizations across the entire industrial (BDI) Circular Economy Initiative spectrum. Siemens is a founding member of the Circular Economy Initiative. Responsible Minerals Initiative The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is one of the most utilized and respected resources used by (RMI) companies in a variety of industries for addressing responsible minerals sourcing issues in their supply chains. Siemens is an active member of RMI and is involved in advancing the topic of responsible minerals sourcing at Siemens. People­centricity and societal impact The European Union (EU) Agency for EU-OSHA is the EU’s information agency overseeing occupational safety and health at work. Siemens is a Safety and Health at Work (OSHA) partner of the EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign and is committed to championing safe and healthy work in the digital age. Global Business Initiative (GBI) on The Global Business Initiative (GBI) works to shape practices, inspire commitment, and build the capability Human Rights for implementing respect for human rights, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Siemens is an active member of the Initiative. The International Organisation of The IOE GOSH is a network of more than 150 member organizations focused on improving occupational Employers (IOE) Global Occupational health and safety, providing forums to identify and, discuss emerging trends and international best practices. and Health Network (GOSH) Siemens is an active member of the Network. One Young World (OYW) One Young World (OYW) is a non-profit organization that empowers and develops young leaders to build a fair, sustainable future for all. Siemens has been an active partner of OYW for over a decade, with over 500 Siemens delegates having participated the annual OYW Summits since they began. United Nations Global Compact The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. It calls (UNGC) European Working Group on for companies to align their strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, Business and Human Rights environment, and anti-corruption. Siemens is a member of the European Working Group on Business and Human Rights. G7 and the International Labour The Vision Zero Fund is an initiative of the G7 countries aimed at preventing work-related deaths, injuries, Organization (ILO) Vision Zero Fund and disease in sectors operating in or aspiring to join global supply chains. The ILO administers and imple- ments the fund’s projects. Siemens was the first private sector donor to join the fund. The World Economic Forum (WEF) The World Economic Forum (WEF) is the international organization for public-private cooperation. Siemens Chief Health Officer Group is an active member of the WEF Chief Health Officer Group, which works to advance the overall well-being of the workforce. Support for non­profit organizations So far we have allocated about US$120 million to 85 projects in more than 50 countries across all funding that promote business integrity rounds. Information is available on the INTEGRITY INITIATIVE WEBSITE and the SIEMENS INTEGRITY and the fight against corruption INITIATIVE REPORT 2022. worldwide Cross­topic partnerships The Conference Board (TCB) The Conference Board (TCB) is a non-profit corporate membership and research organization that organizes conferences and peer learning groups, conducts economic and business research, and publishes economic indicators. Siemens is active in multiple TCB Councils on topics like corporate sustainability, the environment, and well-being. econsense Econsense is a German economic sustainability network whose members’ objective is to actively shape the transition to a more sustainable economy. Siemens is a founding member of econsense, member of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Board, and an active participant in working groups on Environment, Climate, Disclosure and Reporting, Business and Human Rights, and Human Rights in the Supply Chain. The World Business Council for The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a community of over 200 leading Sustainable Development (WBCSD) organizations that are working together to take action to limit the climate crisis, restore nature, and tackle inequality. Siemens has actively participated in a number of workstreams, including those focused on carbon accounting and reduction and the sustainable built environment. SIEMENS SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023 28