Messer strengthens Enterprise Risk, Internal Controls, and Compliance with Corporater

Messer is the world’s largest privately held specialist for industrial, medical, electronic, and specialty gases.

Under the brand name ‘Messer – Gases for Life’, the company offers gases, services and technology in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. More than 11,800 employees collaborate worldwide, guided by trust and mutual respect.

“The deployment of Corporater in 2023 marked a significant milestone for Messer. The calculation of the risk portfolio-based overall risk (Value at Risk) emerged as a crucial metric. It improved the accuracy of forecasts related to potential adverse impacts on the projected financial objectives.”

Bodo Sterzinger | SVP Group Controlling, Planning and Risk Messer SE & Co. KGaA

Customer Name

Messer

Industry

Pharmaceutical & Chemical

Company Size
11,800+ employees
 
Geography
Europe, Asia, and the Americas
 
Revenue
€4.5 B (2025)

Challenge

Design from scratch
Messer faced the challenge of developing a tool to support its global risk management process. The Risk Management System (RMS), together with the Internal Control System (ICS) and the Compliance Management System (CMS), forms an integral part of Messer’s corporate governance framework.

As part of a global harmonization initiative, Messer implemented Corporater ERM in the first half of 2023. The RMS was implemented in alignment with the ISO 31000:2018 standard, while taking into account existing business and process structures. A high degree of flexibility in tool design and a multi-tier approval process were key requirements. In addition, the solution needed to support risk portfolio evaluation using Monte Carlo simulation to meet the requirements of the auditing standard IDW PS 340, particularly with regard to risk-bearing capacity.

Solution

Corporater Business Management Platform
By using the Corporater Business Management Platform, Messer can effectively manage Enterprise Risks, Compliance Risk Assessments, and Internal Controls across all its globally distributed entities. The solution was initially implemented to support enterprise risk management, covering both straightforward qualitative risks and more complex, formula-driven quantitative risks.

“Introducing new software always involves the risk of non-user acceptance. Our users have valued the simplicity, user-friendliness, and intuitive navigation of the tool from the very first day. This has been a crucial factor in its success.”

Daniel Pelkey | Senior Group Risk Manager Messer SE & Co. KGaA

Corporater Business Management Platform at Messer

By implementing Corporater BMP, Messer transitioned from an existing system based on different tools (several local ERM software, Excel) to a fully integrated solution reflecting the full ISO 31000:2018 risk management process.

The exceptional flexibility of Corporater allows for customized configurations to fit existing business and process structures. This enabled Messer to create a digital twin of their organization.

Since the initial implementation, Messer’s Corporater solution has grown to include Compliance Risk Assessments and questionnaires, ESG Risks, and Internal Control tracking and performance.

In today’s dynamic and data-driven business landscape, informed decision-making relies heavily on the accessibility and dependability of data. A trustworthy single source of truth has become an essential cornerstone for business management, guaranteeing consistency and accuracy throughout the organization. Corporater’s central repository eradicates discrepancies and minimizes the risk of errors.

Result

The implementation of Corporater BMP at Messer SE & Co. KGaA led to:

  • Straightforward Process Control

    Corporater BMP allows all risk management stakeholders to participate in the risk management process, with clearly defined access rights. Its intuitive user interface ensures optimal support for all participants and delivers essential information in an easily accessible format.

  • High Degree of Flexibility

    Corporater BMP provides extensive flexibility for incorporating specific internal requirements, allowing for adherence to ISO 31000 standards, the COSO Framework, and the recommendations of the German IDW Accounting Standards. This helps ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Clear and Concise Reporting

    The platform provides Messer with dashboards that offer a clear and concise visual summary of the current risk status, allowing for swift insights and facilitating informed decision-making. Their easy-to-read format enables stakeholders to quickly understand data and confidently address emerging risks.

  • Early-Stage Risk Information

    Decision-makers must receive risk information promptly to implement suitable mitigation measures. The introduction of Corporater BMP software at Messer has created a framework that allows for early notification of potential risk scenarios. Risk can be reported on an ad hoc basis.

  • Proactive Risk Simulation Process

    Scenario analysis, encompassing best-case, most likely, and worst-case scenarios, enables quick and easy simulations that support Messer’s strategic planning on different levels. These capabilities enable proactive risk management.


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