The sustainable development of our company has been a central goal and principle for us since the foundation of Sartorius in 1870. Customer orientation, excellence, and innovation are the key elements of this. Beyond this important foundation, however, sustainability also means building on responsible, long-term oriented relationships with all stakeholders and for mutual advantage.To us, trusting and long-term profitable business relations with our customers, partners and suppliers are more important than short-term profits. The same is true for our employees: They value continued professional growth, rather than job hopping. Our investors can expect a corporate policy that focuses on sustainable profitable growth and value enhancement. And as a part of society, we are committed to treating our natural resources responsibly and being a good corporate neighbor at all our sites worldwide.