The company sets 18 sustainability goals and 55 measures.
Porr presents its new ESG strategy, an ambitious and data-driven roadmap for future-oriented corporate development. It was developed based on the regulatory requirements of the CSRD Directive and clearly outlines the concrete measures PORR intends to take to achieve its strategic sustainability goals by 2030.
Porr CEO Karl-Heinz Strauss says: "Our previous sustainability strategy was introduced in 2022. Since then, many positive changes have taken place in the standards and practical options for action surrounding sustainability. Our new ESG strategy comprehensively reflects the latest research, technological development, and regulatory developments."
Eight fields of action, one common goal
The ESG strategy is structured along the sustainability pillars of environmental, social and governance and divided into eight key areas of action: decarbonization, circular economy, biodiversity, sustainable supply chain, health & safety, equal opportunities, anti-corruption and compliance.
The strategy is based on a comprehensive double materiality analysis, including risk, impact, and opportunity assessments along the entire value chain. This results in 18 measurable targets and 55 concrete measures to be implemented by 2030.
Decarbonization and resource conservation
In the "Environmental" area, decarbonization is the central field of action: PORR has set itself the goal of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 43% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030. These targets are in line with PORR's commitment to the science-based climate targets of the international Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Strauss explains: "When considering the measures, we carefully examined where the greatest leverage lies. The majority of Scope 1 emissions come from the equipment and vehicle fleet. Alternative fuels and electrification are therefore one of seven levers for reducing emissions. Other measures include replacing non-renewable electricity with green electricity and introducing the product carbon footprint as a new procurement award criterion."
Expansion of social and governance
In the area of "social responsibility," occupational health and safety are just as important as diversity and equality. PORR aims to increase the proportion of women across the Group and in management to 18%. This is supported by targeted recruiting measures, internal development programs, and structured diversity management.
In the area of "Governance," Porr focuses on human rights, ethical conduct, and transparent corporate management. The proportion of employees who have completed anti-corruption training is to increase from 88.7% to 95%. Apprentices and industrial staff will receive specific training formats, while the "Construction Compliance Ambassador" program will be further rolled out across the Group.
Strauss: "With the ESG Strategy 2030, we are creating a binding framework for implementing our sustainability goals. It is based on reliable data, was developed across the Group with extensive technical expertise, and is an essential part of our strategic market positioning. We are convinced that ESG will remain a decisive competitive factor in the future."
About the Porr Group
Innovative strength for top performance – this is what Porr has stood for for over 150 years. With approximately 21,000 employees and a production output of around €6.7 billion (financial year 2024), it is one of the largest Austrian construction companies and one of the top players in Europe. As a full-service provider, Porr offers all services in building construction, civil engineering and infrastructure construction along the entire value chain. The focus is on the home markets of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania. PORR is also active in selected international project markets such as Norway, the UK and Qatar. The Porr share is listed in the prime market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ISIN: AT0000609607).