{"id":40233,"date":"2026-01-29T18:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T17:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dfge.de\/?post_type=dt_portfolio&#038;p=40233"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:43:10","slug":"wanzl-group-ecovadis","status":"publish","type":"dt_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/project\/wanzl-group-ecovadis\/","title":{"rendered":"Wanzl Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575291876546{margin-bottom: -70px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-offset-0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575292213114{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575291908923{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-5&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-32969e8fb19d04dc\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-32969e8fb19d04dc uvc-4519  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-32969e8fb19d04dc h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:30px;\">Wanzl on the Path to Sustainable Excellence: How a Long-Established Company Makes Its Strengths Visible<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769707413211{margin-bottom: 40px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;}&#8221;]<span class=\"color-secondary\">Customer: <\/span>Wanzl GmbH &amp; Co. KGaA<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"color-secondary\">Category:<\/span> Manufacturing[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-0fae900fe46694e9d441632f827451e0.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-0fae900fe46694e9d441632f827451e0 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanzl.com\/de_DE\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l fadeInLeft animate-element animation-builder link-hover-off btn-inline-left \" target=\"_blank\" id=\"default-btn-0fae900fe46694e9d441632f827451e0\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Customer Website<\/span><\/a><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8fb19d0671\" data-id=\"69e8fb19d0671\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-250869e8fb19d06c6\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-250869e8fb19d06c6 uvc-276  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-250869e8fb19d06c6 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:30px;\">Case Study Video<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;40245&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KIUPSV7cqmA&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;40247&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u0Ar1p5JpUQ&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575291917463{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-7&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769707677706{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"750\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanzl.com\/de_DE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanzl Group<\/a><\/strong> is one of Germany\u2019s most renowned hidden champions. For decades, the company has stood for quality, innovative strength, and a strong international presence in the field of retail and logistics solutions. Every day, millions of people worldwide use a Wanzl product, often without realizing it, such as the iconic shopping carts found in supermarkets around the globe.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"750\">In Germany, however, the name Wanzl is firmly established. As a family-owned company headquartered in Leipheim, Bavaria, Wanzl employs more than 4,200 people across over a dozen international subsidiaries and generates annual revenues exceeding EUR 900 million.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1013\"><strong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1036\">Project overview:<\/strong> Since 2023, Wanzl has been working with DFGE \u2013 Institute for Energy, Ecology and Economy \u2013 to systematically strengthen its sustainability management, strategically build up its <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/ecovadis\/\">EcoVadis rating<\/a>, and continuously optimize its performance. Within just two assessment cycles, Wanzl achieved remarkable progress: supported by DFGE\u2019s EcoVadis Enterprise Package, the company started with a Bronze Medal (61 points) and reached Silver (74 points) within two years. Key focus areas included structuring existing documentation, developing a company-wide CSR policy, and targeted coordination with EcoVadis, covering data gap analyses and KPI optimization.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanzl.com\/de_DE\/unternehmen\/nachhaltigkeit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustainability at Wanzl Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/ecovadis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EcoVadis with DFGE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><q class=\"text-big shortcode-pullquote wf-cell align-left wf-1\"><h3><strong>Michael Glogger<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Compliance Officer, Wanzl Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\u201eWorking with DFGE was the right decision for us. Their structured approach and deep expertise in the EcoVadis process made the complex assessment procedure transparent and efficient. Thanks to the excellent cooperation, we were able to significantly improve our sustainability performance and achieve the Silver Medal.\u201c<\/div>\n<\/q><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8fb19d083b\" data-id=\"69e8fb19d083b\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8fb19d0877\" data-id=\"69e8fb19d0877\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-230969e8fb19d08c0\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-230969e8fb19d08c0 uvc-3956  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-230969e8fb19d08c0 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Challenges<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-230969e8fb19d08c0 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Requirements as a Catalyst \u2013 ESG as a Differentiating Factor<\/h3>\n<p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8fb19d0928\" data-id=\"69e8fb19d0928\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2555\">Companies that focus strongly on their core competencies often have limited time to engage deeply with the EcoVadis methodology. This was also the case for Wanzl: in addition to systematically organizing existing sustainability initiatives, the company needed to understand and successfully apply EcoVadis\u2019 complex assessment mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2555\">At the same time, customer expectations for verifiable sustainability performance continued to rise. The growing ESG focus (Environment, Social, Governance) in procurement meant that Wanzl had to present its existing strengths in sustainability in a more transparent and comprehensible manner.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although numerous initiatives were already in place, the key objective was to consolidate a wide range of documents and activities into a structured, consistent, and EcoVadis-compliant framework. Achieving the first medal thus became a milestone for Wanzl &#8211; both in meeting customer expectations and in advancing its own sustainability management ambitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-550369e8fb19d096f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-550369e8fb19d096f uvc-4485  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-550369e8fb19d096f h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Solutions<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-550369e8fb19d096f .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EcoVadis Enterprise Package: Comprehensive Support from DFGE<\/h3>\n<p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8fb19d09cc\" data-id=\"69e8fb19d09cc\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3596\">To successfully address these challenges, DFGE acted as an extended sustainability department for Wanzl. Through close coordination, DFGE supported the company across two assessment cycles from 2023 to 2025 &#8211; from the strategic setup to the final submission of the EcoVadis questionnaire.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3596\">The process began with a detailed gap analysis to identify improvement potential and provide targeted feedback on individual questions and response options. Building on this, Wanzl and DFGE jointly developed a policy framework based on key ESG topics, aligned with internal requirements and international standards.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"4190\">Regular feedback sessions ensured continuous monitoring of timelines and progress. At the same time, this exchange helped build in-house expertise, enabling long-term independence. A subsequent review phase ensured that all supporting documentation was complete and accurate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4414\">Following the release of the EcoVadis scorecards, DFGE conducted a thorough reassessment in both rating rounds to identify potential evaluation errors &#8211; an approach that secured Wanzl additional points and valuable insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-691769e8fb19d0a0f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-691769e8fb19d0a0f uvc-7598  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-691769e8fb19d0a0f h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Results &amp; Perspective<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-691769e8fb19d0a0f .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Bronze to Silver: Wanzl\u2019s Sustainable Progress in the EcoVadis Rating<\/h3>\n<p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8fb19d0a6f\" data-id=\"69e8fb19d0a6f\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4911\">The outstanding outcome of the collaboration: Wanzl received EcoVadis medals in two consecutive assessments &#8211; first Bronze (61 points), then Silver (74 points). This significant increase in score highlights the targeted development of the company\u2019s sustainability management and positions Wanzl at a very high level in a global comparison of more than 150,000 participating companies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4911\">In addition, the newly developed, publicly available CSR policy became a central communication tool. It consistently consolidates existing sustainability initiatives, makes commitments to environmental, social, and governance issues measurable, and strengthens credibility with stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4911\">These achievements not only create transparency in tenders and customer dialogues but also represent a major step toward <a href=\"https:\/\/dfge.de\/en\/csrd\/\">CSRD<\/a> readiness (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and provide a solid foundation for future sustainability communication.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5541\">Over the course of the project, three key areas were particularly strengthened:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5543\" data-end=\"6137\">\n<li data-start=\"5543\" data-end=\"5748\">\n<p data-start=\"5545\" data-end=\"5748\"><strong data-start=\"5545\" data-end=\"5582\">Data structuring and transparency<\/strong><br data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"5585\" \/>Existing documentation was systematically prepared and aligned with EcoVadis requirements\u2014transforming an initially empty questionnaire into a robust foundation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5750\" data-end=\"5902\">\n<p data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5902\"><strong data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5784\">CSR policy and ESG framework<\/strong><br data-start=\"5784\" data-end=\"5787\" \/>A comprehensive company-wide policy makes sustainability practices visible and reflects stakeholder expectations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5904\" data-end=\"6137\">\n<p data-start=\"5906\" data-end=\"6137\"><strong data-start=\"5906\" data-end=\"5946\">Communication and assessment process<\/strong><br data-start=\"5946\" data-end=\"5949\" \/>With DFGE acting as an interface to EcoVadis, the correct industry classification and assessment logic were clarified, and additional points were gained through formal review procedures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6308\">These successes demonstrate how consistently Wanzl views sustainability as a strategic pillar\u2014and how effective structured collaboration can be in accelerating progress.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<q class=\"text-big shortcode-pullquote wf-cell align-left wf-1\"><h3><strong>Henri Beranek<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sustainability Manager, Wanzl Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\u201eThrough our close cooperation with DFGE, we were able to establish EcoVadis as a strong channel for transparently communicating our sustainability activities\u2014both to our customers and to internal and external stakeholders. This is an important step that will significantly support us in meeting upcoming CSRD requirements.\u201c<\/div>\n<\/q>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8fb19d0b0e\" data-id=\"69e8fb19d0b0e\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8fb19d0b41\" data-id=\"69e8fb19d0b41\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;30482&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/dfge.de\/cdp-climate-change\/&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8fb19d0b72\" data-id=\"69e8fb19d0b72\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33300&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/dfge.de\/ecovadis\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36394&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18356&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/dfge.de\/un-global-compact\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8fb19d0ba1\" data-id=\"69e8fb19d0ba1\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;22573&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/dfge.de\/gri\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575291876546{margin-bottom: -70px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-offset-0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575292213114{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575291908923{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769707413211{margin-bottom: 40px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;}&#8221;]Customer: Wanzl GmbH &amp; Co. 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