we would like to analyse how the political engagement of associations that we are a member of aligns with our sustainability goals published in our Sustainability Commitments 2030, including our commitment to fulfill our share of the global responsibility to keep temperature rise below 2°C as agreed at the COP21 in Paris and the IIGCC (Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change) supported investor expectations on corporate climate lobbying. We intend to publish the results of this analysis together with our reviewed governance processes and possible actions taken in our next annual report.”158 “Energy efficiency and climate protection: The production of cement requires a lot of energy. From both an economic and an environmental standpoint, it is therefore imperative that we further increase our energy efficiency. Cement production by its nature also leads to a high level of CO2 emissions. We have made a commitment to accept our share of the worldwide responsibility to limit the global rise in temperature to below 2°C.”159 “Innovative product development makes a valuable contribution to climate protection. Our research includes the production of new building materials through the recarbonation of recycled concrete – an important step towards realising our vision of a CO2-neutral concrete.”160 Statements on Human Rights “In all the countries in which we operate, we comply with and respect the applicable laws and provisions. They form the legal basis for our business activity. As a globally active Group, we are bound by global values and standards. We subscribe to the core labour standards of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.”161 “Our target is to completely prevent all violations of cartel law. All laws and internal guidelines relating to corruption and human rights must be observed. We apply a zero tolerance policy to violations. HeidelbergCement is committed to upholding the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the eight core labour standards of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We expect our employees and business partners worldwide to comply with these central guidelines and recommendations. As a member of the UN Global Compact since October 2018, we are committed to incorporating the ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labour standards, environmental protection, and corruption prevention as integral elements of our strategy, corporate culture, and day-to-day business. In this context, we will increase our involvement in community projects in order to play our part in achieving the development goals of the United Nations, particularly the sustainability goals. We will report to the Id., p. 72. HeidelbergCement AG (2018), Sustainability Report 2018, p. 15, available at https://www.heidelbergcement.com/en/sustainability-report (last accessed on 12 September 2019). 160 Id., p.31. 161 HeidelbergCement AG, supra note 155, p. 65. 158 159 Annex D: Corporate Statements on Climate Change and Human Rights | 41