Responsible and
purposeful action

At SEFE, we take responsibility for individuals, communities and the foundations that make sustainable action possible. We believe sustainability starts with people: our employees, our partners, and the communities we serve. For us, social responsibility means fostering fair conditions, upholding reliable standards and engaging actively – across the entire value chain and beyond.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Serving 50,000 - responsible for millions

Security of supply is more than a technical achievement – it’s a social responsibility. Reliable access to energy enables people to live, work and plan with confidence. That’s precisely what SEFE provides for over 50,000 customers across Europe, contributing to economic stability and social cohesion.

SEFE has set ambitious targets and already exceeded them, including making 70 terawatt hours of LNG available annually for Europe by 2030 and achieving over 98% storage availability, excluding scheduled maintenance.

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Value-driven – inside and out

Social responsibility begins where principles become everyday practice – within our company. We facilitate fair working conditions, promote diversity and invest in development, both for our employees and the communities where we live and work.

Creating opportunities

We offer diverse learning opportunities for different employee groups, including leadership programmes. Our updated target of 15 hours of self-directed training per employee annually has already been surpassed

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Making a difference

We make social responsibility tangible – by providing help where it’s needed most. SEFE has continuously worked with charitable initiatives focusing on healthcare, child protection and humanitarian aid in the communities we serve, such as die Arche Berlin e.V. (shown here), a project to support children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.

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HUMAN RIGHTS

Taking a clear stance

At SEFE, respect for human rights isn’t just a duty – it’s a core value. We actively protect these rights throughout every aspect of our business, both internally and across our supply chain. Our actions are grounded in internationally recognised standards, and we ensure full transparency in everything we do.

SEFE unequivocally upholds internationally recognised human rights. We integrate this commitment into all our operations – from internal practices to our entire value chain.

Our human rights principles draw upon key global declarations, including:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (1998/2022)

SEFE aligns its actions with key international frameworks and national regulations, such as:

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The UK Modern Slavery Act
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)

In 2024, SEFE introduced a group-wide statement affirming its respect for human rights, with the aim of setting clear standards and systematically identifying and mitigating risks throughout the supply chain.

Human rights policy

We are committed to identifying and avoiding human rights, environmental, and compliance risks in our supply chain, supported by our SEFE Code of Conduct and a complaint mechanism including anonymous reports.
Supplier Code of Conduct

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HEALTH & SAFETY

A healthy work environment

At SEFE, the protection of health and safety is firmly embedded in all our business activities. Our goal is to provide our employees, contractors and partners with a safe, secure and sustainable working environment.

We operate complex infrastructure that requires the highest standards of occupational safety. All of SEFE’s operational facilities are certified according to ISO 45001 – a strong signal of our dedication to international standards.

Our understanding of occupational safety, environmental protection and ethical responsibility is outlined in our HSE Corporate Policy (PDF).

What makes us strong: diversity, leadership and growth

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An inclusive work culture is essential to our collective success. At SEFE, around 2,000 employees representing over 60 nationalities bring diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds to the table.

In 2025, we published a comprehensive statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), reinforcing our long-term commitment to a strategically anchored DEI culture. We continue to drive progress toward gender parity. After achieving our interim milestone of 25% women in top positions, our next objective is to reach 30% by 2030.

Acting with purpose

Our commitment extends beyond the workplace. We recognise our role in society and take responsibility accordingly. Through initiatives that make a difference in health, education or the environment, we strive to make a tangible impact. These efforts are coordinated by SEFE’s company-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Board and focus on four key areas.

We support organisations such as IntensivLeben e.V., Verein für beatmete und intensivpflichtige Kinder und Jugendliche e.V. Kassel to bring hope and care to seriously ill individuals – especially children.

We believe creativity and learning need space to grow. That’s why we support initiatives like the Manchester Youth Zone to foster educational access and promote cultural exchange.

SEFE invests in projects that safeguard the environment and accelerate the shift towards sustainable energy – paving the way for a greener future.

MedSupport e.V., founded by SEFE employees in 1993, is a project especially close to our hearts, providing funding for medical treatment for people in need. In addition, we support Alte Schule Kleinmachnow, a social initiative offering assistance to Ukrainian refugees.