Sustainability is no longer just an environmental issue. With the ESG strategy (Environmental, Social, Governance), companies increasingly have a responsibility to act not only ecologically, but also socially and ethically sustainably. One area that is often underestimated is coming into focus: the health of employees. Company health management (BGM) is becoming a key factor when it comes to meeting ESG criteria - and building a resilient, sustainable organisation in the long term.
ESG stands for three central sustainability dimensions:
While environmental and governance aspects are already firmly established in many companies, the Social dimension increasingly coming to the fore. This is the key to why Health a key sustainability issue is.
Company health management not only covers classic topics such as back pain or stress prevention, but also works on several levels:
OHM thus makes a significant contribution to the "S" component in ESG. Companies that take health seriously demonstrate Sense of responsibility and strengthen Trust, employees, investors and the general public.
Whilst CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) already relied on voluntary participation in recent years, the ESR - extended social responsibility - one step further: companies are no longer just a "nice to have" obligation, but are increasingly becoming legally and socially responsible. Health at work is no longer a private matter, but part of a sustainable corporate model.
One example: Mental health risk assessments are mandatory today. At the same time, skilled workers expect a corporate culture in which health, work-life balance and mental stability are actively promoted.
Sustainability means, long-term to think. This also applies to OHM. Those who act preventively instead of just solving acute problems benefit twice over:
One example: programmes to prevent stress or promote resilience reduce the risk of burnout and thus reduce external costs due to sick leave or reintegration measures. This has a direct impact on the Return on prevention in.
Companies that Systematically anchoring OHM in the ESG contexthave several advantages:
With the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) companies have been obliged to report in detail on sustainability since 2024. This also includes social aspects - i.e. Health, safety and working conditions.
This means: BGM becomes measurable. Companies that act with foresight here can document and use their health programmes as proof of sustainable action.
Some concrete examples of how Health promotion measures contribute to the ESG context:
Health is a sustainability issue. Companies that OHM as an integral part of ESG not only act responsibly, but also secure their future viability. With the new CSRD directive, the pressure is growing - but so is the opportunity to strategically place health at the centre.
Sustainable occupational health management is therefore not just a benefit for employees, but a Clear competitive advantage in the ESG age.
Simon Fiechtner
I'm Simon, co-founder of Deep Care and I've been working in the fields of health and artificial intelligence for many years. After several years of experience in HR and business development at a large corporation, I decided to turn this passion into a start-up together with colleagues and friends.
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