{"id":3778,"date":"2024-07-14T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T08:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/unkategorisiert\/economy-for-the-common-good-and-henze-boron-nitride-products-ag\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:01:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:01:28","slug":"economy-for-the-common-good-and-henze-boron-nitride-products-ag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/en\/focused-on-henze\/economy-for-the-common-good-and-henze-boron-nitride-products-ag\/","title":{"rendered":"Economy for the Common Good and Henze Boron Nitride Products AG"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3778\" class=\"elementor elementor-3778 elementor-1154\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76f14d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76f14d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4db0c29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4db0c29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>The Economy for the Common Good as an alternative economic model<\/h3><p>The Economy for the Common Good is an innovative and sustainable economic model. It places a strong emphasis on values such as human dignity, ecological responsibility, solidarity, social justice, democratic participation, and transparency. <\/p><p>Taking responsibility for the environment and people, taking action, and implementing measures\u2014that is the ultimate goal.<br>The Common Good Balance Sheet is an important tool of the Economy for the Common Good. It assesses a company\u2019s overall impact on nature and the environment according to strict criteria. <\/p><h3>The Path to a Public Good Balance Sheet<\/h3><p>The Public Good Report and the certification statement together constitute the Public Good Balance Sheet. The Public Good Balance Sheet is an ethical balance sheet designed to measure a company\u2019s contribution to the public good. <\/p><p>The first step is to prepare the Public Good Report in the form of a comprehensive document that reflects the company\u2019s efforts across 20 public good topics. Following the external evaluation, a matrix showing the score achieved is generated. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ed2c2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9ed2c2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"48\" src=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Der-Weg-zur-Gemeinwohlbilanz.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3772\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Der-Weg-zur-Gemeinwohlbilanz.webp 876w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Der-Weg-zur-Gemeinwohlbilanz-300x18.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Der-Weg-zur-Gemeinwohlbilanz-768x46.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa2bb23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa2bb23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>The Public Good Matrix<\/h3><p>The Public Good Matrix identifies the topics to be assessed. It also reflects the thematic areas of the Public Good Report. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1186fbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1186fbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Gemeinwohl-Matrix-1024x668.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3776\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Gemeinwohl-Matrix-1024x668.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Gemeinwohl-Matrix-300x196.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Gemeinwohl-Matrix-768x501.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Gemeinwohl-Matrix-1536x1002.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Gemeinwohl-Matrix.png 1899w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5fbe10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5fbe10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Rating<\/h3><p>At the conclusion of the external assessment conducted by an external auditor, scores are assigned for each section of the Public Good Matrix. The baseline of 0 points represents the industry average. If a company acts in a manner detrimental to the public good, it falls into the negative score range. The maximum score of 1,000 points represents outstanding performance in the field of the Economy for the Common Good.    <\/p><h3>Rating levels<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90c9659 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"90c9659\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tabelle-Bewertunggstufen-Gemeinwohloekonomie.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3773\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tabelle-Bewertunggstufen-Gemeinwohloekonomie.webp 551w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tabelle-Bewertunggstufen-Gemeinwohloekonomie-300x109.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d85479 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d85479\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Our result: +269 <\/h3><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/pdf\/Artikel\/2024_Gemeinwohl_Bericht_Vollbilanz_5.0_mit_Testat.pdf?m=1721028359&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1082e47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1082e47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Leuchtturm-Grafik-Gemeinwohlbilanz.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3774\" alt=\"Leuchtturm Graphic: Public Welfare Balance Sheet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Leuchtturm-Grafik-Gemeinwohlbilanz.webp 680w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Leuchtturm-Grafik-Gemeinwohlbilanz-300x163.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6185434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6185434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>That&#8217;s what we stand for<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12c431f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"12c431f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ueber_Uns_23_Header_GF_2023-1024x346.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3775\" alt=\"Board of Directors: Christoph Henze, Matthias Henze\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ueber_Uns_23_Header_GF_2023-1024x346.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ueber_Uns_23_Header_GF_2023-300x101.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ueber_Uns_23_Header_GF_2023-768x259.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ueber_Uns_23_Header_GF_2023-1536x518.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.henze-bnp.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ueber_Uns_23_Header_GF_2023.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-789cf7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"789cf7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>\u201cWe believe in a future that can be shaped for the better. Everyone can make a contribution. We want to take a close look at things and improve from within. The Economy for the Common Good equally balances ecological, social, and economic goals. We are convinced that this holistic approach to business, which benefits everyone, will drive our company and our society forward in the long term.\u201d<\/em><\/p><h3>Our Mission Statement<\/h3><hr><h4>We are Henze<\/h4><p>We are an independent family-owned business and a specialist in hexagonal boron nitride products. We achieve our goals together. Each of us is constantly striving to safeguard our independence through sustainable product solutions.  <\/p><hr><h4>Mission<\/h4><p>As specialists in hexagonal boron nitride products, we develop and manufacture customized solutions for our customers. We are constantly expanding our expertise to secure a sustainable competitive advantage for ourselves and our customers through innovation. Excellent service, expert advice, and consistently high product quality are the cornerstones of our business.  <\/p><hr><h4>Values<\/h4><p>We think and act in a sustainable and holistic manner. We view sustainability in all its facets: for us, economics, ecology, and functionality are inextricably linked. Our collaboration with colleagues, as well as with suppliers and customers, is conducted on an equal footing and is based on partnership and transparency.   <\/p><hr><h4>Vision<\/h4><p>We are a driving force for innovation throughout the entire value chain for boron nitride products and boron nitride composite ceramics. In doing so, we focus our business activities on operating in a sustainable and resource-efficient manner. We are a reliable partner for our employees, customers, and suppliers.  <\/p><hr><h4>Employees<\/h4><p>We are a strong team with a diverse range of talents. It is made up of highly motivated specialists who make a difference and perform better than others. Every employee has the opportunity to actively shape the company\u2019s future. We support our employees\u2019 development through professional training and by entrusting them with responsibility. We share our financial success with our employees, because their dedication lays the foundation for it. We offer our team various flexible work schedules to help them balance their careers, family, and personal lives.     <\/p><hr><h4>Workplace<\/h4><p>We provide safe workplaces in a pleasant and healthy work environment where employees can feel comfortable. For us, ergonomically designed workstations are a given. <\/p><hr><h4>Communication<\/h4><p>We communicate as equals, because we can only succeed by working together. To achieve this, cross-departmental collaboration and clear dialogue with customers and suppliers are essential. It is particularly important to us that all employees have access to all relevant information and are kept informed about fundamental issues affecting the company. We draw our strength from constructive and respectful collaboration with all employees, the Executive Board, and the Supervisory Board.<br>   <\/p><hr><h4>Guided tour<\/h4><p>We clearly define our goals and objectives. There may be different paths to achieving these goals. Our leaders facilitate these paths, thereby encouraging independent and self-directed action. In this way, we create an environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Mutual respect and the understanding that every individual is important to the company\u2014in their role and through their work\u2014form the foundation of our leadership.    <\/p><hr><h4>Customers<\/h4><p>Our customers\u2019 high expectations ensure that we are constantly evolving. Many of our customers are long-standing partners, as we are committed to mutual growth and long-term business relationships. We roll up our sleeves and get to work. We welcome new challenges because we want to make a difference and give our customers a competitive edge.   <\/p><hr><h4>Partnerships<\/h4><p>We work with customers, institutions, and research organizations to develop and offer specialized solutions. In addition, we collaborate with various distribution partners and resellers both domestically and internationally. This collaboration is based on partnership and transparency.  <\/p><hr><h4>Products<\/h4><p>Quality defines our entire value chain. We process and refine boron nitride products by transforming raw materials from certified manufacturers into high-quality products that offer the optimal solution for our customers\u2019 applications. For us, quality begins with professional and expert consultation.  <\/p><hr><h4>Ecology &amp; Sustainability <\/h4><p>We do our utmost to protect nature and the environment and treat them responsibly. This begins with the selection of raw materials, operating supplies, and packaging materials, and continues throughout our manufacturing processes. We strive to make our production processes as sustainable as possible\u2014from generating our own electricity through our solar power system to waste reduction and recycling. That is why we promote and support our employees\u2019 awareness of sustainable practices.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Economy for the Common Good is an innovative and sustainable economic model. 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