Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Responsibility
• Social Responsibility
• Environmental Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Developed BIOPUSTER® method for landfill gas treatment
• Achieved 91% asphalt recycling rate
• Construction of Austria’s largest passive house
• Implemented an environmental management system certified to EN ISO 14001:2004
• Reduced CO2 emissions by around 5,000 tonnes a year through biomass power plants

Social Achievements

• Introduced corporate pension funds for all Austrian employees
• Implemented an integrated management system (IMS) including quality, health & safety, and environmental aspects
• Offered various training programs and development opportunities for employees (3,317 staff participated in 316 training sessions in 2008)
• High employee retention rates (average length of employment 11.9 years for salaried staff and 10.8 years for waged workers)
• Active engagement with employee representatives (works council) and open communication channels

Governance Achievements

• Implemented compliance guidelines to prevent misuse of insider information
• Established an integrated management system (IMS) across the entire group
• Transparent communication with stakeholders (clients, shareholders, employees, suppliers, authorities, media, local residents)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global economic crisis impacting the construction industry
• Skilled labor shortage
• Minimizing negative environmental impacts of construction activities

Mitigation Strategies

• Long-term organic growth strategy
• Investment in training and development programs
• Implementation of an integrated management system (IMS)
• Development of innovative technologies and methods for environmental protection and waste management
• Cooperation with international financial institutions (e.g., IFC)

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• BIOPUSTER® method
• Energy-efficient buildings (passive houses)
• Geothermal cooling systems
• Green rooftops

Awards & Recognition

• 2007 prize for services to society and for promoting social harmony by the Federation of Austrian Friendship Associations
• Austrian State Prize of “Exceptional Employer” nomination in 2009

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Decarbonisation
• Circular economy
• Occupational health & safety
• Working worlds
• Human rights, ethics & compliance

Environmental Achievements

• Intensity of GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) reduced from 0.034 t CO2e in 2021 to 0.028 t CO2e in 2023
• Expansion of ISO 50001 including Romania
• Photovoltaics rollout to >30 roofs (22 GWh of energy production)
• Launch of 1st gypsum to gypsum recycling plant in AT
• Treatment of 1,700 tonnes of mineral wool waste

Social Achievements

• Work-related injuries reduced from 15.7 per 1 million hours worked in 2021 to 13.5 in 2023
• Share of female staff increased from 15.1% in 2020 to 16.1% in 2023
• 91 initiative providing Group-wide Online Lunch Roulettes
• 39% women in junior management trainings

Governance Achievements

• Re-certification of ISO 37001 & ISO 37301
• Mandatory training courses including knowledge checks
• Compliance training program for apprentices
• Construction Compliance Ambassadors

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Challenging market environment and cost increases
• Cost hikes normalising over the year 2023
• Expected and calculated second-round inflationary effects in 2023 and 2024

Mitigation Strategies

• Efficient cost management
• Successful procurement management
• Absolute reduction in material expenses of 5.8%
• Efficiency increased in personnel costs

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• 80% local procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities