The Management Board manages the Company and conducts its business with the aim of achieving sustainable value creation. The Supervisory Board has an oversight supervision role, advises the Management Board, and is involved in fundamental decisions. Key elements include implementing long-term strategies, sound financial management, strict legal and ethical compliance. There is also a focus on effective sustainability management to create lasting economic, ecological, and social value, as well as transparent communication. [...] The Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board oversees the Company's management of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, as well as other relevant sustainability-related matters. It also reviews the auditing or assurance of the Company's sustainability reporting as required by law. Without prejudice to its overall responsibility the Supervisory Board has decided that the ESG. The Audit Committee deliberates on sustainability matters in its meetings and by written resolutions. [...] The Global Head of Sustainability provides regular updates to the Management Board and Supervisory Board on the progress of sustainability initiatives and target achievements. Formal cross-functional project steering committees, project teams, and expert networks support the implementation of sustainability projects. [...] The Corporate Sustainability Committee (CSC) comprises senior representatives from the business segments and global functions, appointed by the Management Board. The CSC is primarily responsible for operational aspects and projects that require broader senior leadership guidance, where appropriate. In 2024, the CSC did not convene."
"Management Board members responsible for the Care Delivery and Care Enablement segments oversee activities relating to political influence and lobbying. The Government Affairs team manages all government and political affairs within the U.S. and reports to the CEO Care Delivery. The Market Access, Health Economics & Political Affairs team manages government and political affairs activities outside the U.S. and reports to the CEO Care Enablement. Memberships in local trade associations and medical and patient societies are managed locally, in alignment with the globally responsible teams mentioned above and applicable internal policies. [...] All direct or indirect political contributions in the U.S. must be made and reported in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local campaign finance laws. In 2024, recipients of our corporate political contributions included political parties and committees, as well as political candidates in the U.S. We have not made any in-kind political contributions. Outside the U.S., we do not make any financial or in-kind contributions – directly or indirectly – to political parties, their elected representatives, or persons seeking political office. [...] In Germany, where our head office is based, lobbying activities are publicly reported through the Lobbyregister Deutscher Bundestag; R001098 (Fresenius Medical Care AG).