Comprehensive health promotion In addition to preventing accidents and health hazards in the workplace, we want to actively promote the health of our employees. In 2025, almost 3,400 employees took part in the company health promotion program. We also carried out a targeted campaign in the reporting year. Four focus topics “From head to toe” By launching “Stay.Well,” we created new initiatives for workplace health promotion to mark the 100th anniversary of Festo in 2025. In addition to tried-and-tested fitness and relaxation courses, as well as the “Mobile Break” and our annual company run at the St. Ingbert- Rohrbach site, the “Stay.Well” team included a topical theme on the agenda each quarter. The new “From head to toe” campaign allowed us to reach out internationally to 2,800 employees at 26 national companies. Quarter 1: Musculoskeletal disorders In the first quarter, we focused on the musculoskeletal system to highlight one of the biggest causes of illness in an occupational context. The program in Germany included a “back check” to measure the strength ratio between the abdomen and back, functional mobility tests, and spine screenings using a hand-sized “Medimouse®” measuring device. Participants were able to find out exactly what their personal condition was. At the same time, the tried-and-tested vibration plate training at the Esslingen-Berkheim site was actively promoted. This can strengthen muscles and compensate for one-sided strain by activating small groups of muscles in the body. Quarter 2: Cancer screening In the second quarter, we focused on cancer prevention and risk factors such as smoking. In addition to an international online presentation on nutrition, we facilitated bowel and skin cancer screenings, as well as vitamin D measurements and lung function tests in Germany. Some employees also took part in our program to help them quit smoking in Scharnhausen and Rohrbach. Quarter 3: Cardiovascular To mark “World Heart Day” in September, we dedicated the third quarter to cardiovascular issues. This included, for example, an international talk during which we presented “Facts and myths about heart disease.” Our company medical service at the Esslingen locations carried out on-site heart examinations using cardiac echocardiography and ECG, as well as measurements of blood vessels. Under the motto “Understanding metabolism,” we also provided information in Germany about the widespread disease diabetes and set up appropriate diagnostic and preventive services. This enabled us to convince many employees to take preventive measures. Quarter 4: Mental health The final topic was mental health. Both the international presentation on “Healthy Sleep” as well as the national talk on “Managing Stress” were important incentives. Employees in Germany were able to have subjectively perceived states of sleepiness and wakefulness objectively measured using “pupillography.” We also presented the “brainLight relaxation system” at the Esslingen-Berkheim site. It is designed to promote relaxation using audiovisual stimulation. Participants were able to see its effectiveness for themselves on site. Making accidents transparent and systematically preventing them Festo strives to reduce accidents to a minimum. We therefore continuously monitor the accident figures and evaluate the causes in detail. All our sites must therefore report all accidents and near misses to their local occupational health and safety department. This department investigates the incidents in cooperation with the people concerned and their superiors. The accident figures are reported to management. Control parameters for occupational safety worldwide In our accident statistics, we take into account all accidents at work that result in an absence of at least one day (Loss Time Incidents – LTI). Gender- specific differences are not recorded. We also record the Loss Time Incident Rate (LTIR). This is one of our key occupational health and safety indicators. The LTIR provides information on the number of accidents at work resulting in an absence from work of at least one day per million hours worked. In 2025, we recorded all accidents in Germany, those that occurred at all international production and logistics locations (indirect and direct areas) as well as at our major sales locations. As the scope of data collection has increased, the figures from previous years were adjusted and corrected accordingly. Fewer serious accidents Most accidents had only minor consequences. There were no serious or even fatal accidents. The main causes of accidents at work were cuts and accidents caused by falling, tripping, and slipping. The evaluation for 2025 showed that we were able to reduce the absolute number of accidents at work and the LTIR, and that there were fewer days lost than in previous years. The number of hours lost clearly shows that the severity of accidents has also been reduced even further. Overall, the positive trend in the accident figures shows the successful continuous improvement in occupational safety processes and the active involvement of all employees. The goal for 2026 is to further reduce the number of accidents. 2. Social Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2025 Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2025 42 43
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