tesa SE: Our responsibility – Our commitment
2013 ReportBA living tradition of responsibility

Global Compact

Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN Photo/Mark Garten)

January 31, 2001, at the World Economic Summit in Davos: The then-UN General Secretary, Kofi Annan,
calls upon internationally operating companies to actively respond to the challenges of globalization.
His vision: A global pact with universally applicable social and environmental principles.

Companies from over 140 countries, international employees’
associations, civil society groups, governments and UN organizations have now joined the Global Compact. Under the patronage of presiding UN General Secretary Ban Ki-Moon, the world’s
largest corporate citizenship initiative continues to grow. The
pact’s ten underlying principles in the areas of human rights,
labor standards, environmental protection and fighting corruption
have long been part of tesa’s corporate values. Our membershipin the Global Compact underscores this lively tradition. tesa SE’s
entire commitment is based on a continuous improvement process. In the current progress report for 2013, we provide insight
into the development of our activities and projects – with regard
to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact and our corporate responsibility strategy.

The ten principles of the UN Global Compact
Principle 1: 	Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights;
andPrinciple 2:	make sure that they are not complicit in humanrights abuses.
Principle 3: 	Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right tocollective bargaining;
Principle 4: 	the elimination of all forms of forced andcompulsory labor;
Principle 5: 	the effective abolition of child labor; andPrinciple 6: 	the elimination of discrimination in respect of
employment and occupation.
Principle 7: 	Businesses should support a precautionary
approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: 	undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; andPrinciple 9: 	encourage the development and diffusion ofenvironmentally friendly technologies.
Principle 10: 	Businesses should work against corruption in all its
forms, including extortion and bribery.

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2013 Progress Report
As a member of the United Nations Global Compact, we haveundertaken to provide an annual report documenting the progress of our activities and measures. This serves the purpose ofengaging in regular dialogue with our environment and documenting the projects in which we are implementing and reinforcing the ten principles of the Global Compact at our company.
The 2013 Progress Report will give you an overview of our global
commitment in the areas of human rights and labor standards,
environmental protection, fighting corruption, and society. tesa
traditionally pursues a sustainable approach that both ensurescontinuity as well as a constant improvement process. With
more than 50 affiliates around the world, countless projects
are involved in these efforts. For this reason, this report is limited
to an exemplary selection of current activities and measures.
Since 2008 we have been publishing an online version of theProgress Report. Apart from the fact that this format makes it
more easily accessible, it also allows for regular updates. Moreinformation about the topics of products, the environment, employees and society can also be found in the “Responsibility”
section of our website at: www.tesa.de/company/responsibility.

Declaration of Support

Human rights and labor standards

A member out of conviction

The human factor for success

Mandatory values and sustainable business policies are
traditionally the prerequisites for the economic success of
tesa SE, which is based in Hamburg, Germany. >> Page 4

The defining topics in 2013 included a culture of feedback
and dialogue, employee training and qualifications, as well as
occupational health and safety. >> Page 5

Environmental protection

Compliance and fair trade

Consistent further development

Integrity and proper conduct

All tesa locations have very high environmental standards.
We are constantly evolving from this high level. >> Page 11

We pay strict attention to complying with laws and guidelines.
A central coordination office bundles together all associatedprocesses and activities. >> Page 17

Social commitment
A strategy with regional facets
Our social commitment is reflected in countless projects
around the world. Corporate volunteering plays a key rolein this. >> Page 18
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Declaration of Support“Responsibility is traditional at tesa:
We see it as an important investmentin the future.”
Thomas Schlegel,
CEO of tesa SE

tesa SE is one of the world’s leading companies in the self-adhesive technology segment. Our successful development is associated with innovations, quality and technological progress. The
assumption of responsibility is one of the supporting pillars for ouractivities. We underscore this tradition of a sustainable business
policy through our membership in the United Nations’ Global
Compact.
By the new complex of buildings for Group headquarters and the
directly connected research and technology center, tesa is currently making the biggest single investment in its history. Just halfa year after laying the foundation stone, we were able to celebrate
the topping-out ceremony in December 2013 with around 1,000
guests. We are proud that both deadlines and budgets have so far
been adhered to in full and that we are therefore also fulfilling our
economic responsibility. The name of the construction project
alone, “One tesa,” illustrates a key goal that we are working towards with the new location: while we are currently split acrossseveral buildings, 850 employees are in future to be united under
one roof. The new home will not only have a positive impact on
business processes, flexibility and competitiveness; our strong
tesa corporate culture will also be given sustainable impetus
through the move.
How happy are our employees with tesa as a company? We received answers to this question in 2013 in a staff survey in the
Hamburg headquarters carried out with the independent institute“Great Place to Work.” There were very good scores in many areas. Nevertheless, we want to improve even further. To promote
open dialogue between employees and managers and tostrengthen mutual trust, we are using a newly designed feedback
interview since 2013. We have devoted ourselves to the topic ofmanagement through further measures. Among other things, thetraining concept for future managers was revised and a new process was launched for succession planning and talent management. We were also able to expand our range of offerings in thefield of continuing education.

throughout the world now have very high environmental standards. However, we not are about to leave it at that and instead
continue to identify useful improvement potential. In 2013 we began with the launch of highly modern energy management systems. With their help, we can check and manage our energy consumption even better in future. In addition, we are concentrating
increasingly on the overall lifecycle of our products – from obtaining the raw materials to subsequent disposal. For an optimal ecological footprint, we are integrating our suppliers and seeking thebest possible solutions alongside them. Our environmentallyfriendly tesa ecoLogo® products, which we offer in the office area,
as well as in building supply and DIY stores, are a good exampleof this. In 2013 this is once again reflected in the public domain: In
the “Sustainability” category, the “Industrieverband Papier Büro
Schreibwaren” (“Paper, Office and Stationery Industry Association”) elevated our new Mini Dispensers and Mini Roller Corrections onto the podium as “Product of the Year.”
We have continuously pursued our global activities for the benefit
of society. Employees are also increasingly making personal commitments to the long-established partnerships. For example, they
help to fill children with enthusiasm for the world of books in weekly reading sessions, they stimulate their creativity in joint crafting
activities or they arouse their interest in technology. In reforestation
projects in Lower Saxony’s Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve, people
and the environment are the focus.
Further information about the topic of responsibility at tesa
can be found on our Responsibility page on the Internet:
www.tesa.de/company/verantwortung.
Our sustainable business policy, in keeping with the UN Global
Compact, will be continued by us in future without alteration.

Through binding targets as well as both small and large measures,
we have in recent years ensured that our production locations
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The human factor for success
People – our own employees as well as customers and suppliers– are the foundation for the success of our business. For this reason, we believe it is just as important to respect and support international human rights as to have impeccable working standards.
We have made a full commitment to this in an internationallyapplicable tesa Code of Conduct and in the global tesa Purchasing Charter for collaborating with suppliers. The content of the
behaviors and rules associated with these measures were also
an integral part of numerous employee training and qualification

measures in 2013. In the area of occupational health and safety
we were once again able to continue the positive trend of previous years. Our reportable number of accidents is considerably
lower than the industry average. The topic of compliance wasalso an item on our agenda once again. Among other things,
during the current year under review we performed a risk analysis, offered regular training to refresh and enhance our employees’ knowledge about issues pertaining to antitrust law and conducted a number of different communication measures.

Code of Conduct

Purchasing Charter

AMandatory rules of conduct

Minimum
B standards in strategic purchasing

Employees

Occupational health and safety

Continuing education and corporate culture

A low number of accidents

Our employees are the most important capital for securing the
success of tesa. Our corporate culture and targeted support
initiatives take this fact into account. >> Page 8

Thanks to high standards and preventative measures, therate of reportable accidents was once again significantly lower
than the industry average in 2013. >> Page 10

The tesa Code of Conduct defines clear values and behavioral
guidelines for all employees of the tesa Group. Its content is an
integral part of workshops and training programs. >> Page 6

DA standard process is used throughout the group to qualify,
evaluate and develop suppliers. This allows us to ensure ourmandatory minimum standards around the world. >> Page 7E5

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Code of Conduct

The tesa Code of Conduct defines values and clear behavioral guidelines.
Its content is an integral part of workshops and training programs.

Mandatory rules of conduct
Respect, honesty, trust, tolerance and integrity – these principles
of business activity have not only made us successful in the past.
They also guide us now and will continue to do so in the future.
The associated rules of conduct have been laid down in a globally binding Code of Conduct. As in previous years, we continued
to reinforce the content in 2013 by using various communicationand training measures.
With its rules and criteria, the tesa Code of Conduct, which isderived from our corporate values and the ten principles of the
UN Global Compact, provides clear orientation. It boosts confidence in the performance and integrity of the tesa Group. Regardless of their position or function, we expect all employees tostand by our ethical principles and to act consistently based onthem. As role models, our managers exemplify the rules of conduct and actively communicate them. Since introducing theCode of Conduct, all managers are required to complete a webbased training program. We also provide all levels of management with presentation materials to support them in the ongoing
communication process with employees. To ensure that thisissue is permanently present, the Code of Conduct is also an
integral part of our orientation seminars for new employees,
management training programs, the “Sales Qualification Program” for employees in sales, and our Management Development programs for managers and junior managers.

The Code of Conduct establishes our most importantprinciples in a total of six subject areas:
1. Compliance with legal regulations
We conduct our business lawfully and strictly comply with thelaws of the countries in which we operate.

2. Fair competition
We do not obtain any market advantages through unfair or
illegal practices.

3. Protection of tesa assets
We are careful with the proprietary information, assets andresources of the company.

4. A socially acceptable working environment
We guarantee a socially acceptable, safe and motivating working environment. We strongly oppose child and forced labor,
discrimination and the like. We also expect the same from ourbusiness partners.

5. Personal integrity
We encourage the highest possible degree of personal integrity and fairness in our employees, and avoid situations in which
personal interests are or could be in conflict with those of ourcompany.

6. Social commitment
We take our responsibility for future generations seriously andstrive for sustainable development in all relevant areas – economical, ecological and social.

The tesa
Code of Conduct

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Purchasing Charter

Standard criteria are used at all locations to qualify, evaluate and develop suppliers. This allows
us to ensure our mandatory minimum standards around the world.

Minimum standards in strategic purchasing
At tesa we are convinced that sustainable, responsible action
must extend beyond the confines of the company itself. For thisreason, our internal rules of conduct have long applied for ourcollaborations with suppliers around the world. In order to provide a standard framework for our internationally applicable minimum standards in the areas of human rights, labor standards,
environmental protection, and fighting corruption, tesa’s strategicpurchasing division adopted the tesa Purchasing Charter in2008. As a result of our terms and conditions of contract, suppliers make a binding commitment to act in accordance with theten basic principles of the UN Global Compact. In our collaborations we strive towards long-term strategic partnerships and acontinuous improvement process. This includes mutually agreed
goals and their verification, site visits and certification in accordance with the environment and quality standards ISO 14001 andISO 9001.

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Employees

Our employees are the most important capital for securing our success.
Our corporate culture and targeted support initiatives take this fact into account.

Quality and corporate culture
The commitment and expertise of our employees is the basis forthe worldwide success of tesa SE. We promote trust between
employees and management, encouraging every individual toshow responsibility and initiative. Important components of our
future-oriented HR policy include the targeted training of qualified
employees, continuous further education and a very diverse
range of offers to actively support the well-being of our employees.

A culture of feedback and dialogue
With support from the independent “Great Place to Work”(GPtW) initiative, in 2013 we conducted an employee survey attesa’s headquarters in Hamburg. Under the motto of “tesa wants
to know”, the questions addressed the topics of credibility, respect, fairness, pride and team spirit. Out of nearly 800 employees, 91 percent provided feedback on their satisfaction with thecompany. In the assessment, the GPtW experts attested to tesa’s particular strengths in the “Pride” category. Employees arevery satisfied with the sense of team spirit and the possibility to
act independently and develop their skills. Basic trust in management is also high. In order to further increase satisfaction, we willdevelop specific measures based on the potential areas for improvement revealed in the survey.

In order to further enhance the open dialogue between employees and managers, tesa introduced a redesigned employee development and feedback meeting in 2013. Before this new measure was introduced, 180 managers were trained to prepare for aconstructive dialogue. Employees also eagerly took advantage of
specially customized workshops and the option to clarify unresolved issues in advance. The new employee meeting creates afoundation for mutual trust: both parties – the employees andmanagers – are equally given the opportunity to provide eachother with constructive feedback, to learn about each other’s
expectations and to take an active role in developing the collaboration.

Intensive management at tesa
Since 2013, tesa’s HR division has offered a special training concept specifically designed for junior management talent. Amongother things, the training course entitled “Intensive management
at tesa” focuses on respectful dialogue between managers andemployees. The goal is to prepare participants for future challenges by sustainably positioning issues such as appreciation
and recognition as the foundation for a good management culture.

Human resources planning and training
In the tesa regions of North America, Asia Pacific and Eastern
Europe, employee feedback was also high. High participation
and a strong sense of loyalty to the company also stood out asclear results in the regional surveys.

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Succession planning and talent management are important tools
in strategic human resources development. With the goal of establishing expertise at the international level in a timely and systematic manner, tesa incorporated both of these aspects into a
process that was introduced around the world in 2013. Within
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the context of succession planning for our key positions, weregularly review the status of potential candidates. This allows us
to react to changes in a timely manner. Talent management lays
an important foundation for the future since this measure allows
us to regularly identify talented junior management candidates
and to specifically develop them.
Since August 2013, four apprentices have been learning themachine and systems operator profession at the tesa plant in
Hamburg. This new training program will give them good perspectives for the future. Operating state-of-the-art production
equipment requires technical expertise and complex specialized
knowledge that will be in demand for the long term. tesa will also
benefit from this and is actively doing its part to counteract the
shortage of specialized workers.

Targeted continuing education
As in previous years, we once again expanded our range of continuing education opportunities and enhanced them in terms of
quality. The “Sales Qualification Program” was fervently continued in 2013. Featuring great language diversity, this program
offers 30 target group-specific training courses. In addition tobasic qualifications for new employees, the program includes
special formats that are specifically tailored to the needs of individual business areas. We rely on a combination of technicaltraining and sales skills in this regard. During the current reporting year, some 1,235 employees from international sales as well
as research and development took advantage of the training
program.

methods and tools, as well as knowledge in the areas of controlling, law and contracts.

Health and well-being
Health and well-being are important to tesa, which is also reflected throughout the company. Thanks to the low membershipfees, many tesa employees and their family members stay inshape at the Beiersdorf sports association. Hamburg’s
fourth-largest company sports association offers over 40 sports.
The parent company’s offerings promoting health in the workplace are also quite popular. The same is true for the health andsports offerings at other locations.
In 2013 the tesa plant in Hamburg implemented its first special
health program under the direction of knowledgeable experts.
Under the motto of “Healthy shift”, 32 employees who are exposed to additional stress due to their shift schedules were given
interesting insights and valuable advice. For two days, various
modules addressed topics such as nutrition, exercise, heart
health and stress management.
In 2013 tesa introduced the “Company Integration Management”
program for employees who have been absent for six weeks ormore in a single year due to health issues. This measure, which
is voluntary for participants, is intended to facilitate their return toeveryday working life. To help them stay healthy for the longterm, factors that could have a negative impact on their healthare also identified in the workplace. The goal is for those affected
to see long-term, individual improvement.

We also developed and introduced an extensive training portfolio
for our international buyers in 2013. In the customized modulesof the “tesa Purchasing College”, participants learn the necessary expertise for international and cross-functional collaboration
with global standards. The “curriculum” includes, among otherthings, strategic and organizational basic knowledge, purchasing
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Occupational health and safety

The health and safety of employees is a top priority at tesa. We focus on prevention
through high standards and targeted measures.

A low number of accidents
Prevention is the best form of protection from injuries andwork-related health risks. As in previous years, this year we wereonce again able to further reduce the accident rate. With a global
rate of 4.9 accidents per 1,000 employees, in the current year
under review our number of reportable accidents was significantly less than the industry average of 15.1 percent according to theemployers’ liability insurance association. This shows that we areon the right track with our high safety standards, occupational
health measures and training programs.
The Occupational Safety Guidelines, which are based on theinternational standard OHSAS 18001, apply for all tesa locations
around the world. When it comes to safety, we regularly raise
employee awareness of the issue worldwide – including training
courses on conduct conducive to health and safety, preventing
explosions and fires, fire extinguishing drills, detailed operatingprocedures for all production facilities, and targeted training.
Internal processes significantly contribute to reducing hazards
and risks. The distinctive factor is the combination of systematic
hazard identification and risk assessment, employee responsibility and a continuous improvement process, which includes all
parties involved. The most important analytical tool is the so-called TOP principle, which covers the three categories of “technical”, “organizational” and “personal”. This allows hazards to be
identified, categorized and evaluated, thus providing the basis fortargeted solutions.
When developing new systems, we integrate the occupational
health and safety department from the very beginning. This allows us to be certain that our high occupational health and safety measures are consistently promoted and implemented. Herethe focus is also on the early identification and elimination ofpotential risks. Our safety standards are thus already incorporated into the drafting of specifications. During the construction andmanufacturing process, we inquire about the implementation
status in regular project meetings. At the end we review all thedetails at the manufacturer’s site in a “Factory Acceptance Test”.
Before the system is ultimately handed over to production, weonce again check the safety-relevant functions and optimize
them if necessary.

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Global initiatives
Leaving an intact environment for subsequent generations is oneof tesa’s stated corporate goals. This is why ongoing monitoringand possible improvement of certain key indicators such as energy consumption, CO2 emissions, the use of solvents, VOC
emissions and waste have long been an integral part of our environmental management. Our production plants are certified inaccordance with the international environmental standard ISO
14001:2004. tesa’s “green thread” is based on a precautionary
approach: We promote the international exchange of information
between our environmental experts and actively take the initiative. Part of this strategy involves developing our own production
technologies to enable solvent-free production. In addition, we
are increasingly pursuing our commitment at the product level:
With the tesa ecoLogo® sub-brand we now offer a full range of
eco-friendly products for the office sector, which we are continuing to expand. For over two years we have been active in the
do-it-yourself sector with corresponding offerings.
Of course, we also abide by minimum standards and legal requirements in all areas in which we are involved. In order to cor-

rectly implement laws, rules and regulations, which can sometimes vary, tesa has employees who are familiar with local legislation and can ensure compliance at all of its production sites. In
our globally binding environmental guidelines, our standards far
exceed legal requirements. These guidelines dictate the standards for our actions to all employees and are meant to further
raise environmental awareness. Resource-conserving production
processes are just as important as environmentally-friendly products. To make sure that we live up to our commitment, we set
specific environmental goals, which we consistently pursue. We
monitor the environmental program by monitoring key indicatorsand performing regular audits. In these audits, we assess whether process procedures and regulations are being correctly adhered to and introduce correction measures as needed.
Our responsible actions do not go unnoticed by third parties. In
2013, the Japanese automotive supplier Yazaki North America
recognized tesa as the “Green Supplier of the Year” in the “Bulk& Raw Materials” category.

tesa environmental program

Climate protection

Corporate environmental protection

Raising awarenessDefined areas and specific projects are the key to our
successful environmental program. All tesa locations aroundthe world have high standards. >> Page 12

tesa enacts climate protection measures on its own initiativeand responsibility in order to leave an intact environment for
subsequent generations. >> Page 14

Resource conservation

Eco-friendly products

The efficient use of raw materials

Consumers benefit from tesa

The efficient use of raw materials and resources isimportant to us in terms of a sustainable business policy.
>> Page 15

Sustainably produced goods like the tesa ecoLogo®
range protect the climate. The winners? People all over theworld. >> Page 16
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The tesa environmental program

Specific areas of activity and clearly defined projects are the key to our successful environmental
management program. All tesa locations have very high standards.

Corporate environmental protection
tesa has taken the initiative and responsibility to engage in preventative environmental protection measures. Over a period often years, the two cycles (2002-2006 and 2007-2012) of ourinternationally applicable environmental program ensured that all
tesa locations now have very high environmental standards. The
binding goals at the focus of this program included energy savings, significant reductions in the use of solvents, decreased CO2
and VOC emissions, and minimizing waste. We were able to
make the greatest strides thanks to state-of-the-art technologies
and new, patented tesa processes. Altogether, a number ofsmaller measures also made a bit impact.

Goals achieved between 2002 – 2013
Energy consumption- 24 percent

CO2 emissions in Europe- 17 percent

Use of solvents- 31 percent

Waste- 68 percent

VOC emissions- 88 percent

In the future we will continue to do everything in our power tomaintain our high standards and to continue improving with reasonable measures. At the same time, we are increasingly concentrating on the entire life cycle of our products both now and in
the future. From obtaining raw materials to later disposal afteruse, we are calculating the ecological footprint and consistently
determining the best options for eco-friendlier alternatives. Another important aspect of our environmental commitment is energy consumption. Here we are focusing on introducing energy
management systems that will enable ultra modern energy monitoring.

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Highlights, key figures and successes of the tesa environmental program
In 2002 the tesa plant in Offenburg put an eco-friendly production
system for the solvent-free manufacturing of masking tape into
operation. That was just the beginning: today the over 60 percent of the plant’s entire production takes place without solvents.
In 2005 tesa received the B.A.U.M. environmental prize and the“Responsible Care Prize” for the consistent and successful development of a holistic environmental management system.
In 2006, five years after launching its environmental program, tesa
saw positive results from successfully reducing the amount ofenergy and solvents consumed. A second environmental program was passed for the period between 2007 and 2012 – witha focus on reduced emissions of volatile organic compounds,
also known as VOC emissions.
In 2007 an innovative system for heat recovery at the tesa plant in
Offenburg considerably reduced energy consumption.
In 2009 tesa reported significant advances in the emission ofvolatile organic substances. VOC emissions were down 50 percent compared to 2001. One year later the figure had already
dropped to 58 percent.

In 2010, the tesa plant in Hamburg installed a new, state-of-theart ventilation system. That same year the technology center attesa’s headquarters in Hamburg received funding from the Hamburg Authority for Urban Development and Environmental Affairs
to modernize the technology in the ventilation system and its
control unit. The first tesa ecoLogo® products also started conquering the office supplies market.
In 2011 tesa succeeded in making a technological breakthroughat the plant in Hamburg. The globally unique and patented ACX
technology enabled the eco-friendly production of double-sided
acrylic adhesive tapes for high-strength permanent adhesive
bonds.
In 2013 tesa introduced an energy management system at its
German production sites to sustainably reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions even further. The “Green Car Policy” waslaunched that same year. Low-emission cars are to significantly
reduce the CO2 emissions of the entire fleet from an average of
161 to 140 grams per kilometer.

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Climate protection

Eco-friendly production processes and measures to raise awareness among our employees
are part of our commitment to climate protection.

Small things can make a big difference
In addition to eco-friendly production processes and other measures that we use to keep up with the latest technology, raising
the awareness of our employees is also part of our commitment.
Not only are they familiar with ongoing operations, at the sametime they also help us to save energy and reduce costs thanks totheir knowledge and ideas. In 2009 this process was initiated in
an exemplary manner at the tesa plant in Offenburg with the“Active Environmental Protection through Reduced Waste andEnergy Use” project. According to the motto of “Small things canmake a big difference”, this site was successful again in 2013.
Among other things, the plant saved around 500,000 kilowatt-hours of energy by putting large systems into standby
mode. Replacing inefficient, old equipment also helped to saveanother 200,000 kilowatt-hours. In addition, the tesa plant in
Offenburg will be investing in efficient, eco-friendly power generation based on cogeneration in the years to come.

Together with the parent company Beiersdorf, tesa enacted a“Green Car Policy” in 2013. The intention of these measures is to
reduce the CO2 emissions for the entire fleet from an average of
161 grams of CO2 per kilometer to 140 grams per kilometer. The
gradual transition, which extends from vehicles for field sales
staff to vehicles for board members, will ensure that company
vehicles emit over 300 tons less CO2 in Germany alone. Individual affiliate companies have already begun to convert their fleets;
others will follow.

As part of the international tesa environmental management system, our production sites have implemented successful energy
saving projects for many years. Our German plants began implementing an energy management system (EMS) in 2013. The
development of an online system for monitoring our energy data
was initiated in the first step of this process. The certification of
the EMS in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001 is planned forthe tesa plants in Hamburg and Offenburg by 2015 at the latest.

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Resource conservation

We handle raw materials and resources efficiently. Environmentally friendly
technologies and good waste management are important to us.

Responsibility begins in the mind
Life cycle analysis

Waste management

A great deal of environmental pollution is caused outside one’s
own company while manufacturing products. For this reason, in
the future we will be focusing more on the entire life cycles of our
products – from obtaining raw materials to the materials used,production and transport to disposal after they are used. With
the help of the so-called life cycle analysis method, we will determine the parameters that affect the footprint of our products. The
goal of this life cycle analysis is to discover the best options – notjust in-house at tesa, but always in collaboration with suppliers
and service providers.

The production of any good involves generating waste. In orderto reduce this in a sustainable manner and to protect the environment and resources, we conduct regular training courses toensure that all those involved are conscious of the need to avoid
unnecessary waste and to recycle appropriately. In addition, weare constantly seeking new technical solutions and cooperation
partners to allow us to maximize our recycling efforts.

Environmentally friendly manufacturing processes
Efficient handling of raw materials and resources led to ecological and economical improvements again in 2013. The consistentreorientation towards eco-friendly production technologies also
showed the greatest effects last year. Especially notable in thiscontext is the globally unique production plant for the environmentally friendly manufacture of acrylic double-sided adhesive
tape at the tesa plant in Hamburg. The technology that goes by
the name of ACX is notable for the extremely efficient extractionof emissions, among other things. This has led to the following
environmentally relevant reductions in comparison with conventional processes:

Use of organic solvents:

approx. -55 percent

Disposal of organic solvents:

approx. -89 percent

Process water requirements:

approx. -100 percent

Targeted individual measures once again showed positive effects
in 2013. At our production site in Offenburg, a total of 25 projects
for reducing waste were on the agenda in the current year underreview. Three examples:• We adjusted the measurements for materials processed together in the same step according to length in all of the systems – for example, the blank backing and lamination films.
This has allowed us to significantly reduce interruptions causedby changing materials, thus resulting in less waste.
• If a length of a roll of blank material is approaching its end,
employees can now detect this based on newly introduced
markings. Thanks to the meter information indicating the remaining length, the time at which the roll must be changed can
now be precisely controlled. Residual materials, which previously remained in the unwinder, are now close to zero. We
developed this measure in collaboration with suppliers.
• A new tank for adhesives improved the adhesive supply in a
coating system. Whereas a lot of unused residue remained in
the industrial plastic containers previously used, the new tankconsiderably reduces waste, thus allowing valuable resources
to be conserved.
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Most of these ideas come from the employees themselves. Bold
communication measures in combination with an incentive system in the form of a variable bonus have led to the proactive
introduction and implementation of these suggested improvements. Other locations have also adopted the issue of waste
reduction in their target agreements and are now very successful
with this system.

An end to wasted paper
Conserving resources not only plays a role in production. Unnecessary waste is also frequently found in offices. Among otherefforts, tesa illustrated this in 2013 with the IT campaign “I was aprinter”. Employees could exchange the printer at their workstation for a houseplant. In the future employees can pick up theirprintouts from modern multifunctional printing stations at central
locations on each office floor. Getting rid of workstation printersis also in the interest of climate protection. Not only does thisconserve energy, but it also means that fewer fine dust particles
are released into the air from using laser printers. By the end of
the year, the export division also digitized its filing system andnow archives its documents using an automatic, paperless process. Before there were some days when as many as 500 sheetsof paper were printed.

Commitment at the product level

Products for conserving energy and sustainably produced goods help
to protect the climate. The winners? People all over the world.

Consumers benefit from tesa
For quite some time, tesa has been consistently transferring
its environmental commitment at the product level. We offer
consumers eco-friendly solutions, including the tesa ecoLogo®
range, which we continue to expand on a regular basis. Solvent-free adhesives and the use of primarily organically derived
or recycled materials and packaging are the main environmental
advantages. In 2013 tesa received high marks for the tesa
ecoLogo® adhesive roller from the renowned German Öko-Test
magazine: The independent experts rated the product as“Very good”.

to the industry at the leading trade fair Paperworld in January
2013. The jury for the “Product of the Year 2013” competition
also recognized the combination of environmental advantages
and an appealing design with a double win. The German Industry Association for Paper, Office Supplies and Stationary(PBS-Industrie) proclaimed the products the winners in the“Sustainability” category. This year we are also planning to further expand the tesa ecoLogo® range. At the turn of 2013/14 wewill add the ecoLogo® SMART Dispenser and ecoLogo® multipurpose glue to the product range.

In 2013 the family of office products was expanded to include
two practical everyday helpers: the tesafilm Mini Dispenser
ecoLogo® and the tesa Mini Correction Roller ecoLogo® areavailable in several appealing colors. Both products, whosecases are made of 100 percent recycled plastic, were introduced

We also now carry a “green” ecoLogo® range in DIY and home
improvement stores. There consumers can also find products
such as tesamoll® for sealing gaps around windows and doors
as well as tesa® ISO SYSTEM for easy roof insulation.
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Compliance and fair competition

Adhering to laws and internal guidelines is something that goes without saying at tesa. A central coordination officecombines all associated processes and ensures compliance with international standards.

Integrity and proper conduct
Compliancetesa traditionally stands for trust. This includes virtues that guarantee free markets and fair competition as well as protecting
people and the environment. The tesa group firmly rejects any
form of corruption as well as any illegal or immoral behavior. In
order to be able to consistently ensure this worldwide, we actively protect our company and our employees from possible risks.
In 2013 we once again actively addressed the issue of compliance and our system of values as laid down in the globally applicable tesa Code of Conduct. This included performing a compliance risk analysis including documentation and further developing corresponding compliance measures. We also continued toreinforce the content of our anti-corruption guidelines and implemented communication measures in our internal media. The aim
is to raise awareness by providing precise information and toprevent unintentional breaches of laws and regulations. Since theend of 2010, our employees have been able to seek the advice ofthe central “Compliance Coordination” office in the event ofquestions or doubts in individual cases. The function definesinternational standards and ensures the efficient bundling of allcompliance processes. Its duties also include preparing status
reports for the management team. The Compliance office combines a total of eleven fields. Various specialists are available toprovide expert advice on topics including anti-corruption, laborand competition law, information technology and data protection,
antitrust law, financial guidelines, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, as well as trademark and patent law.

implementation of a worldwide functional antitrust law compliance system for the entire tesa Group. Besides providing relevant
information on antitrust law and educating about possible violations, we set up internal communication structures and a network of competent attorneys. We will continue to actively pursue
this issue in the future. After successfully wrapping up global
basic training workshops for all decision makers and employeeswith potentially critical contacts with regard to antitrust law inrecent years, in 2013 we provided Antitrust Refresher Training
courses to reinforce this knowledge. This measure was implemented in all German and international companies of the tesa
Group as an e-Learning course. Special antitrust training courses were also developed and conducted with content customized
for specific target groups and divisions.
We also offer a permanent topic-related platform on the tesa
intranet. This page allows employees worldwide to find out about
conduct that complies with antitrust law in their day-to-day business dealings and helps them find competent advisors. To raiseawareness even better, we also inform our staff about relevant
developments and decisions made by the antitrust authorities via
the News portal on the tesa intranet.
In our international regions, guidelines that have been modified totake into account the legal requirements in the respective countries and a catalog of examples of correct and incorrect conduct
lay down what is and what is not permissible under antitrust law.

Fair competition
For quite some time our activities have focused on antitrust law,which promotes a free economy and prevents clearly restrictive
practices. To do this, we successfully introduced our “tesa Antitrust Compliance Program” throughout the company. It serves toraise awareness on issues relating to antitrust law and enable the17Social commitment
A strategy with regional facets
In 2013 the intensive social commitment of tesa SE and its
affiliates was also evident in numerous projects. These projects
are in line with our Corporate Giving Strategy, which we first formulated in 2007 and which is incorporated into the tesa Code of
Conduct. In the current year under review, we again helped children and young people with donations, sponsorships and active
support. In the interest of making a long-term impact, we havealready been involved in most of the projects for many years. In
addition to promoting creativity, education and environmental

protection, we foster neighborhood support and put special
emphasis on the voluntary activities of tesa staff.

Commitment to the environment

Fostering creativity

Supporting biodiversity

Multifaceted commitment

We are in partnership with the UNESCO Lower Saxonian
Elbe River Biosphere Reserve to ensure targeted reforestation.
>> Page 19Children’s creativity is promoted though the MENTOR e. V.
initiative based in Hamburg, Germany, arts and craft activities
in Japan as well as other projects. >> Page 20

Promoting educational opportunities

Local aid

Improving future prospects

Bringing joy

Educating children and young people is part of our Corporate
Giving Strategy. >> Page 21

tesa employees provide direct support in their local
environments, including in France, Columbia and Germany.
>> Page 22

In the 2013 global “Survey on Social Commitment” we asked
colleagues to give their opinions on previous projects. We also
asked for comments, suggestions and wishes for the future. The
results are being incorporated into the current revision of our
Corporate Giving Strategy, which is set to be adopted in 2014.

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Commitment to the environment

We are in partnership with the UNESCO Lower Saxonian Elbe River
Biosphere Reserve to ensure targeted reforestation.

For the past two years tesa has been committed to supporting
the UNESCO Lower Saxony Elbe River Biosphere Reserve aspart of a long-term partnership. Thanks to financial support andour volunteers, we have been able to make an important contribution towards climate protection and biodiversity. Following
several planting campaigns, around 2,500 “tesa oaks” now growin the region located just 100 kilometers southeast of Hamburg.
These new saplings will provide a new stock of trees to replace
the old oaks that characterize this landscape.
In 2013, tesa’s funding mainly went into two measures: In the
Stapeler Rens region the Biosphere Reserve’s full-time employees began restoring areas that are no longer being used for forestry to their original condition. The long-term goal is to create a“primeval forest” here. A second project created shallow bodies
of water, which are an important habitat particularly for cranes
and black storks.

hardwood stocks not only has a positive impact on the greenhouse effect and biodiversity; at the same time, these measures
also improve the relationship between mankind and nature. In
the spring of 2014 tesa employees can experience this once
again with more planting activities planned in the Dannenberger
Marsh and an alluvial forest along the Rögnitz River.

We began our commitment to the UNESCO Lower Saxony ElbeRiver Biosphere Reserve in 2011 to mark the 75th anniversary of
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Fostering creativity

Everyone has the aptitude to be creative. We encourage this through various projects– with children, young people and ourselves.
tesa Technology TalentReading makes you smart and happy

In 2013 a day of action at the tesa plant in Offenburg made it
clear that technology and creativity go hand in hand. In the “tesaTechnology Talent” competition, twelve boys and four girls
picked a challenging task and had 60 minutes to build miniaturevehicles out of various materials, which then had to roll down aramp as far as possible. This type of competition initiated at thetesa plant in Offenburg is the only one of its kind in Germany.
The directors of the respective schools nominate all of the young
people based on their excellent achievements in the naturalsciences. The playful task followed by insight into how adhesive
tape is produced not only makes the young people more excitedabout technology, it also gives them information about apprenticeships and training opportunities at tesa. The tesa plant in
Offenburg currently offers dual training programs in electronicengineering/production engineering, mechatronics engineering,industrial mechanics and chemical technology.

For many years we have championed the cause of supportingchildren’s reading skills. To give children a boost in their education and later professional lives, we cooperate with the Hamburg-based initiative “Mentor – die Leselernhelfer Hamburg”. The
registered charity relies on voluntary mentors who convey the joyof reading to children and young people between the ages ofeight and sixteen in a fun way. In addition to the tesa volunteers
already committed to the project, in 2013 we were again able torecruit new colleagues for the regular “jour fixe”. For one hour
each week, the volunteers take their reading mentees on a journey into a fantastic world of stories, thus making books moreaccessible to them. In addition to providing “Reading Mentors”
we also donated 5,000 euros to the organization during the year
under review.

Creative apprentices
In 2013 the apprentices at the tesa plant in Offenburg let theircreativity run wild as part of a team workshop. The 25 young
trainees from three different class years volunteered to beautify
the parents’ house at the Children’s Cancer Hospital in Freiburg.
At the end of the day, the creative result included various sports
designs in the fitness room and three cheerful dolphins on a wallin the creative room. The tesa plant in Offenburg paid for all of
the materials. After they finished painting, all of the apprentices
took advantage of the opportunity to take a tour of the hospitaland learn more about bone marrow transplants.

Arts and crafts with Childline
In September 2013, tesa tape in Tokyo opened its doors for twodays of arts and crafts for around 250 children. Together withtesa volunteers, the girls and boys decorated paper bags with
Halloween designs. Before the actual start, employees from thecompany made 200 rings by hand, which were sold during the20Social commitment
event. Proceeds from the sale of the rings benefited the children’s aid organization “Childline”, which also helped to organize
the event. Founded in Great Britain in 1980, the organization is
now active in many countries and offers 24-hour advisory services for children and young adults who have experienced or anticipate experiencing particular fears or threats. Childline works
together with children to find solutions to problems such as
abuse, bullying, parents getting divorced, pregnancy and similar
issues.

Colors galore for children’s homes in Poland
Under the motto of “Let’s bring color to children’s lives” the“Polish Association of Soccer Fans” launched a campaign in2013 to gradually renovate urban children’s homes. The Polishtesa affiliate supported the good idea of transforming the children’s homes into a sea of color by donating products for therenovations. The campaign originally started in Poznán under thename “Kolorujemy”. Since then, more and more football clubs
have gotten involved and taken the idea to other cities, including¸´
Kraków , Czestochówka
and Gdansk.

Promoting educational opportunities

Education is the key to getting a good start to a career. This is why we support children
and young people as well as scientific and technical trainees.
Opportunities for children of migrant workers
For the seventh time in a row, the tesa plant in Suzhou/China
awarded the “Sunshine Scholarship and Education AssistanceAward” to recognize students for their special accomplishments.
The scholarships specifically support children from the families of
migrant workers who otherwise would have little chance of receiving continuous schooling. According to estimates, between
150 and 200 million migrant workers in China have moved fromrural regions to the booming cities and coastal regions in recent
years. At the “Sunshine School” in Suzhou, children from thesefamilies are given the necessary education to improve their lives
in the future. tesa employees provide direct and personal assistance by awarding scholarships, acting as “teaching assistants”,
providing collaborative learning, and organizing charity bazaars
and various recreational activities.

The “Chancen für Kinder” (“Opportunities for Children”)
foundationtesa has supported the “Chancen für Kinder” (“Opportunities forChildren”) foundation for many years. The institution’s primary
goal is to make it possible for children in developing and emerging countries to lead a happy and carefree life and to break thevicious cycle of poverty. tesa provides funding to support two
projects in particular: The “quarry children” of Yeleswaram inSouthern India receive schooling and medical care thanks tesa’s
regular sponsorship of a class. Otherwise, these children would
have to slave away in the quarry for meager wages like their parents and siblings. Funding also goes to support the “Escula Popular des Artes” in Achupallas/Chile. This music school for Chilean
street children does valuable social work and received 10,000
euros from tesa in 2013.
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Active promotion of junior management talenttesa SE remained an active supporter of the Northern Institute ofTechnology (NIT) in Hamburg in 2013. In addition, the company
is represented in the relevant industry advisory committees of
Reutlingen University and the University of Applied Sciences(Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft) Berlin. The objective
remains to maintain close cooperation between training institutes
and tesa in order to discover and support talents early on. tesa
has also continued and expanded its cooperation with other key
universities. The activities primarily pursue two goals: On the one
hand, tesa strives to contribute to the promotion of scientific andtechnical talent in the long term. On the other hand, tesa’s involvement provides an opportunity offering young academics anattractive start to their professional life – including at an international tesa location, depending on requirements.

A taste of working life
In Hamburg we give our employees’ children between the agesof 10 and 15 an exciting and fun taste of working life at the “tesaZukunftstag” (“tesa future day”). In 2013, 25 boys and girls participated once again and got the opportunity to discover, try
things out, ask a lot of questions and get ideas for their later
careers by visiting labs, offices and production sites. The “tesaZukunftstag” enjoys an outstanding response each year. In 2014,tesa will be opening its doors to its employees’ children once
again.

Local aid

Our Corporate Giving strategy leaves plenty of room for regional facets.
We provide direct, neighborhood support through numerous projects.
“Race of Heros” for a good cause

Sponsorships in Columbia

In 2013, tesa France renewed its partnership with the MVE Foundation (Fondation Mouvement pour les Villages d’Enfants) for
another year. This charitable organization runs villages in whichchildren and young people from difficult family situations can finda new home. Employees are involved in this commitment: for the
traditional “Race of Heros” (Course des Héros), they collected
3,000 euros in donations during the current year under review.
All athletes first have to earn their entry fee and ask friends forfinancial support. You only qualify as a hero and are admitted tothe six-kilometer run by raising at least 300 euros. With a voluntary donation of one percent of sales of tesa products with the“Le Rouleau du Coeur” (Role of the Heart) label, tesa France has
also involved its retail partners in its commitment to the MVE
Foundation since May 2013.

Since 2007 our affiliate in Columbia has been supporting a
number of social projects and initiatives in and around the metropolis of Cali in the southwestern part of the country. This involvement focuses on the “Fundamor” organization, which takes
care of children whose parents have died of AIDS. Fundamor
helps underage boys and girls, who usually have an immunodeficiency or are HIV-positive, to get a better start in life by providingthem with a good education. The organization also promotes
their health and well-being by making it possible for the children
to grow up in a warm, friendly environment. tesa tape Colombia
has three sponsored children in the institution and keeps in close
contact with them. This personal cooperation benefits everyone– Fundamor and the children as well as tesa employees.

A focus on self-help
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tion project in the slums of the Columbian capital of Bogotá. The
recipient of this aid was the local “Laudes Infantis” foundation,
which runs community homes with educational and support
offerings for young adults and families, nurseries and day carecenters, playgrounds as well as a public dining room in threepoor districts. All of the facilities are managed by residents, since“Laudes Infantis” is based on two principles: help to help yourself
as well as service and service in return. Via the “Ninos de la Tierra” initiative, which began in 2002 following a guest performancein Bogotá by Hamburg’s Thalia Theater, tesa donated 5,000
euros to the foundation’s work in 2013.

The main thing is smiling
Smiling connects people, which is why the affiliate in the Netherlands supports the work of the “Smiles” foundation. At regularintervals, the initiative organizes activities for children with physical, mental and other disabilities. The most important goal is forpeople to smile together. In 2013, tesa employees got involved aspart of a big soccer day in Amsterdam and supported a mixed
group of deaf and hearing children. Apart from the fun thatbrought everyone together, the special effect for tesa employees
was that they learned a lot from the children and now use someof these communication skills in their everyday work.

Center. While the young patients bake with their siblings, theirparents take advantage of the opportunity to share experienceswith one another.

Straightforward aid for typhoon victims
tesa’s regional headquarters in Singapore rapidly provided aid
following the devastating typhoon in the Philippines. A donationof 50,000 euros was given to the International Red Cross to provide targeted assistance. tesa employees in the region also initiated their own dollar-for-dollar donation program. tesa doubled
the amount collected for a total of 5,000 euros. Those tesa employees and their families who were directly impacted by thetyphoon also received straightforward assistance from their colleagues – in the form of clothing or other everyday necessities.
tesa employees from other countries also provided personal
assistance. One colleague from the tesa Labtec (Germany) affiliate volunteered as a pharmacist for the organization “Pharmacists without borders” and worked in the disaster area for two
weeks. Her employer donated 5,000 euros and also paid for her
flight. Furthermore, tesa donated some 500 rolls of packaging
tape for various organizations. These organizations used thetape to seal boxes for shipping aid supplies.

Help for children with kidney disease
The tesa Converting Center Hamburg has been helping children
and young people with kidney disease at the Children’s Kidney
Center at the University Hospital in Hamburg-Eppendorf for several years. In addition to financial assistance, the focus is on
volunteering and shared experiences. The annual summer festival for patients, their siblings and parents has become a popular
tradition. In 2013, the program also included arts and crafts anda big picnic. A number of different projects were also financed incooperation with the Lilli Korb Foundation, including a part-time
position for a psychologist, the purchase of teaching materials
and the joint production of calendars. Another well-loved custom
is baking before Christmas at the cafeteria in the tesa Converting

Contact:
tesa SE, Quickbornstrasse 24, D-20253 Hamburg, Germany
Tel.: +49(0) 40-4909-6597, Fax: +49(0) 40-4909-2236
responsibility@tesa.com,
www.tesa.com/company/responsibility