Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR/ESG Report)

• Company Profile
  • Chotěbořské strojírny, a.s. (CHS) is a traditional Czech company with a long history in engineering, plastics molding, and energy supply. Our products and services are delivered primarily to the European market, where we have established a strong position thanks to quality, flexibility, and technical expertise.
• Mission and Vision
  • Our mission is to provide customers with products of the required quality, quantity, and delivery terms, fully compliant with legal and technical regulations. Our vision:
    • To be a recognized manufacturer in engineering and plastics molding.
    • To create a stable and prosperous environment for employees.
    • To support employment and regional development.
• Quality Management System
  • CHS has been certified under ČSN EN ISO 9001 since 1998.
    • The Quality Policy (2024) confirms our commitment to transparent communication, ethics, accident prevention, and environmental protection.
    • We are currently working on extending certification to an environmental management system (ISO 14001) and higher-level quality standards required by automotive customers.
• CSR/ESG Pillars
  • Economic Aspects
    • Compliance with laws and competition regulations.
    • Zero tolerance for corruption, bribery, or extortion.
    • Protection of intellectual property and trade secrets.
    • The Anti-Counterfeit Policy (part of directive S_40_19 Social Responsibility) ensures prevention of illegal parts in the supply chain.
  • Environmental Aspects
    • Compliance with environmental legislation and waste management.
    • Investment in a photovoltaic power plant at the new hall (2023).
    • Modernization of technologies to reduce energy consumption.
    • Monitoring of energy, water, and emissions, with plans to implement EMS.
  • Social Aspects
    • Compliance with labor law, collective agreements, and equal opportunities.
    • No child or forced labor.
    • Strong focus on occupational health and safety, employee training, and well-being.
    • GDPR compliance and data protection.
    • Support for community activities: sports clubs, schools, and cultural events.
• Code of Ethics
  • The Code of Ethics (CZ/EN) defines principles of employee conduct towards colleagues, customers, the environment, and workplace safety. It is part of directive S_40_19 Social Responsibility, included in both initial and periodic training, and publicly available.
• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Within the Context of Organization 2025, we monitor and evaluate risks such as:
    • Geopolitical instability.
    • Cybersecurity threats.
    • Legislative requirements in ESG and HACCP.
    • Production quality and potential loss of manufacturing data. → This ensures readiness for change and protection of our customers.
• Voluntary Activities
  • CHS supports regional sports clubs, schools (excursions, student internships), cultural events (balls, competitions), and charitable projects.
• Management Commitment
  • The company’s management is committed to:
    • Upholding legal regulations, ethical principles, and anti-corruption rules.
    • Protecting employee health and safety.
    • Supporting sustainability and regional development.
    • Continuously improving the quality system and social responsibility.
• Related Documentation
  • Quality Policy 2024
  • Context of Organization 2025
  • Directive S_40_19 Social Responsibility incl.: Code of Ethics (CZ/EN), Anti-Counterfeit Policy

Chotěboř, 05.12.2025