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.
As one of the leading banks in Central and Eastern Europe, Erste Group sees it as its social responsibility to provide people in the region with access to basic financial products. With the challenges of the climate crisis, it is particularly necessary to mobilise financial resources for climate protection and the green transformation.
"Sustainability is an integral part and the foundation of our business model. With our VIG sustainability programme, we are pursuing the goal of reducing emissions to net zero by 2050. We address the often neglected ‘S’ in ESG with our strong focus on society, customers and employees.“ CEO Hartwig Löger
Since Rosenbauer’s founding, it has been one of the most innovative and sustainable companies in the firefighting industry, emphasising stable development and responsible business. The key here is the pioneering spirit and collaboration of the employees, who lead the way with their knowledge and ideas.
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.
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.
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.
PORR: Intelligentes Bauen heißt Verantwortung übernehmen.
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.
