Responsibility
We shape the mobility of tomorrow. We find innovative solutions, rethink the familiar and invite others to take new paths together with us. We take responsibility for our actions and report transparently on our measures and progress.
We set change in motion.
In the Sustainability Insights, we give you a look behind the scenes of our work at the Riese & Müller Campus and present our most important facts, measurable results and achievements of the past fiscal year.
Download Sustainability Insights 2024/25 (PDF file, as of: March 2026)
-
Earlier reports each refer to the reporting period stated in them and reflect the status of measures and key figures valid at that time.
Responsibility Report 05 2023/24 (PDF, as of: June, 2025)
Responsibility Report 04 2022/23 (PDF, as of: September, 2024)
Responsibility Report 03 2021/22 (PDF, as of: March, 2023)
Responsibility Report 02 2020/21 (PDF, as of: March, 2022)
Responsibility Report 01 2019/20 (PDF, as of: December, 2020)
Four levels of responsibility
Responsibility is an integral part of our corporate strategy. Four levels of responsibility form the basis of our business activities: Culture, Ecology, Economy and Social.
Culture
We foster a product and corporate culture in which creative impulses and ideas flow into the development of our products, processes and ways of working. Our aim is to consider the ecological and social impacts of our actions in every decision and to report on them transparently.
Ecology
Our ecological field of action covers energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, the efficient use of materials, and the prevention and proper disposal of waste. We assess these topics using suitable key figures and derive concrete improvement measures from them.
In fiscal year 2024/2025, our photovoltaic system thus covered almost 70% of our electricity needs with the 937,969 kWh of electricity it generated. The reusable BikeBox saved 35,455 kilograms of cardboard packaging. Our recycling rate was around 90%; by switching waste disposal providers, we expect to increase it further over the long term (see Sustainability Insights 2024/2025).
Economy
We use resources efficiently, avoid unnecessary consumption and examine the use of suitable alternative materials. In doing so, we combine economic viability with the required product quality and responsible use of resources.
One example is recycled aluminum: by recording the Scope 3 emissions of our purchased frames, we are making its use measurable for the first time. In fiscal year 2024/25, roughly every second purchased frame contained recycled aluminum. Depending on the supplier, availability and model, the share is at least 25%, and for the Carrie frame it is up to 81% (see Sustainability Insights 2024/2025, Zero Emission).
Social
Our social actions are guided by respect for human rights, fair and safe working conditions, as well as equal treatment, inclusion and diversity. We promote dialogue and collaboration with our employees, support social initiatives and create a work environment that enables meaningful tasks, personal development and a good sense of community.
For example, our Gender Pay Gap is below 1%. In 2025, the FPI Fair Pay Innovation Lab certified us as a Fair Pay Leader for this. We also rely on transparency in our supply chain: around 98% of our purchasing volume goes to suppliers that have signed our Code of Conduct. In addition, we use the VERSO Supply Chain Hub and visual audits to assess our suppliers.
Living responsibility at the Riese & Müller Campus
Our growing significance as a brand brings with it great responsibility. Not only toward our products, but above all toward nature, the climate, people and society. To meet this challenge, we are steering our existing corporate culture further in a direction guided by the four levels of responsibility.
The construction of the company headquarters in Mühltal was a meaningful step in this change. The design of the site is deliberately understated and references the natural surroundings. The spaces offer opportunities for exchange, focused work and the development of new ideas. This creates a work environment in which creativity, collaboration and responsible decision-making come together.
Reporting compliance violations
We have a whistleblower system, which gives everyone associated with Riese & Müller – whether employees, customers, dealers or suppliers – a tool for reporting compliance violations.