The capital market is an important lever on the path to a CO2-neutral future. The green transformation requires an enormous amount of investment and this makes the stock exchange a key player.

Austrian listed companies are leading the ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) transformation. In this series, we focus on the environmental and social activities of selected issuers.

ESG in the focus of Austrian companies

UNIQA Insurance Group: Living better together

Sustainability is an important and integral part of UNIQA Group's corporate strategy. The future programme UNIQA 3.0 "Seeding the Future" defines the targets and includes a binding climate policy.

"We are deeply committed to the 1.5 degrees Celsius target of the Paris Climate Agreement. Our goal is to achieve net-zero emissions in underwriting and our own operations by 2040 in Austria and by 2050 across the group.“
CEO Andreas Brandstetter

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AGRANA attuned to people, nature and business

Sustainability has always been central to AGRANA due to its close links with primary agricultural production. Reducing its own emissions to net zero is the aim by 2040, by 2050 at the latest for the entire value chain.

"As a processor of agricultural commodities, we are committed to combining ecological responsibility, economic progress and social aspects. We want our business activities to be both profitable and supportive of a sustainable future.“
CEO Stephan Büttner

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AMAG Austria Metall: Reduce the carbon footprint and create added value

AMAG understands sustainability holistically: ecologically, socially, in terms of human rights and economically. As a premium supplier of recycled aluminum casting alloys and aluminum rolled products, AMAG develops innovative technologies and guarantees the best possible use of resources through closed-loop concepts. 

"With over 40 years of recycling expertise and a state-of-the-art plant, AMAG has become a jewel when it comes to sustainable aluminium production."
CEO Helmut Kaufmann

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OMV sustainability framework: Building a world worth living in – for everyone

The OMV business strategy emphasises sustainability and the circular economy. Strategy 2030 focus areas: climate change, natural resources management, health, safety & securtiy, people and ethical business practices.

"OMV's goal is to become a net zero emissions business by 2050, accelerate the energy transition, and proactively expedite the transition from a linear to a circular economy."
CFO Reinhard Florey

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Telekom Austria: Empowering a sustainable future

As a driver of digitalization, A1 Group makes a substantial contribution to promoting environmental sustainability, resource conservation, and equal opportunities in society for the benefit of people and the environment. One of the goals for 2030 is to reduce CO2-emissions by 90%. 

"A1 is aware of its responsibility towards future generations. Therefore, sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy."
Deputy CEO Thomas Arnoldner

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UBM Development: green. smart. and more.

Using timber as a construction material reflects the UBM corporate strategy: green. smart. and more. The aim behind this strategy is to develop sustainable, intelligent and aesthetically sophisticated real estate. Building with timber helps to achieve all three of these aspects.

"With over 300,000 m² of living and working space in timber hybrid construction in our pipeline until 2028, we are well on the way to becoming one of the leading developers of timber construction projects in Europe."
CEO Thomas G. Winkler

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voestalpine on the path to green steel production

voestalpine is committed to the global climate goals and has a clear plan for decarbonizing steel production with its greentec steel program. The challenge of decarbonizing the economic system in the long term is being met especially through comprehensive research and development of new technologies.

"greentec steel is Austria's largest climate protection program. It will allow us to save five percent of Austria's entire annual CO2-emissions by 2029."
CEO Herbert Eibensteiner

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Zumtobel Group on the road to sustainability

Zumtobel Group offers future-orientated lighting solutions that use less and less energy and resources while achieving the best possible lighting quality for people. With the goals of net-zero, circular economy and partner of choice, the Zumtobel Group is making its contribution to a future worth living from its core business.

"By utilising the know-how we have built up over decades to create sustainable lighting solutions, we are doing our best to protect our planet and ensure a future worth living."
CEO Alfred Felder

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FREQUENTIS: Safe.Secure.Sustainable

In line with this motto, FREQUENTIS aims to continuously improve energy management and achieve climate neutrality along the entire value chain by 2040 with innovative solutions for reducing CO2 emissions – in the air, on land and at sea.

"By making ESG a key element of our corporate strategy, we want to emphasise the importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility for the further development of the Frequentis Group."
CEO Norbert Haslacher

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PORR: Intelligentes Bauen heißt Verantwortung übernehmen.

PORR's sustainability focus is firmly anchored in its Group strategy "Green and Lean". With long-term goals up to 2030, practical measures are being taken in the areas of decarbonisation, circular economy and habitats to significantly reduce the consumption of energy and resources.

"The green transformation will only succeed with and through construction. As pioneers, we want to pave the way for a sustainable construction industry."
CEO Karl-Heinz Strauss

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ANDRITZ: For the change

The "We Care sustainability programme 2021-2025" focuses on the three fundamental topics of innovation and digitalization, stakeholder management and corporate compliance.

"At ANDRITZ, we are committed to addressing decarbonization, embracing the circular economy, and contributing to a better world. By developing sustainable technologies we help our customers achieve their sustainability goals."
CEO Joachim Schönbeck

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STRABAG: Our journey into the future begins now

STRABAG has a clear target to achieve climate neutrality by 2040. Under the motto "People. Planet. Progress.", the sustainability strategy until 2030 focuses on the three cornerstones of carbon emissions, materials & circularity and digitalisation, processes and innovation.

"With our strategy 2030 we plan to grow profitably and to achieve real added value for people and planet. This is why we focus on circular construction, actively shape the energy transition and strengthen our technology leadership."
CEO Klemens Haselsteiner

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EVN: Sustainable & innovative – clear values, focussed strategy.

Sustainability is a cornerstone of EVN's corporate culture. This is reflected not only in the ambitious science-based targets of the EVN Climate Initiative and the decarbonisation path to 2034, but also in the continuous and future-oriented expansion of the network infrastructure.

"Sustainability, energy future and investments are the green pillars in our daily work routine."
CEO Stefan Szyszkowitz

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wienerberger: The innovations of tomorrow.

wienerberger is a leading international provider of smart solutions for the entire building envelope in the areas of new construction and renovation as well as for infrastructure in water and energy management. Its sustainability program 2026 is an essential step on the path towards achieving climate neutrality in 2050.

"Our sustainability targets which focus on decarbonization, the preservation of biodiversity, circular economy, as well as water and waste management are our contribution to a sustainable future."
CEO Heimo Scheuch

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Austrian Post: Our purpose – we always deliver a solution.

Austrian Post not only aligned its entire corporate strategy with sustainability, but is already reaching the next major milestone of its climate strategy in 2030. In addition to CO2-free delivery in Austria all initiatives and efforts are bundled in the masterplan "Sustainability 2030".

"We will reach the goal of our climate strategy in 2030: all last-mile deliveries will be entirely handled by e-vehicles and will therefore be CO2-free."
CEO Georg Pölzl

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