Sustainability & Responsibility
Part of something big
Our journey into the future has begun. Together with our staff, customers and business partners, we aim to shape a future that is liveable and profitable for our business. As digitalisation advances and with a focus on innovation, we continuously analyse and evaluate our business activities. In doing so, we are guided by globally recognised ESG criteria.
With STRABAG’s sustainability strategy. we are laying the foundations for this transformation. As digitalisation progresses and with a focus on innovation, we continuously analyse and evaluate our business activities.
ESG - What is that?
- Environmental refers to all aspects of environmental protection in connection with business activities. This includes the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the careful use of natural resources, the minimisation of waste and responsibility towards biodiversity.
- Social encompasses the companys social impact, both internally and externally. This includes occupational health and safety, the need to strengthen equity and diversity within the company and social responsibility.
- Governance refers to the principles and structures that ensure responsible and transparent corporate management. This includes compliance with ethical principles, ensuring integrity and transparency in decision-making processes and taking into account the interests of all stakeholder groups.
And what do we do?
E ▸ Environment
Reducing emissions and using resources efficiently
The focus is on analysing energy and resource use and identifying measures to reduce emissions. Emissions arise either directly from the combustion of fuels, as a result of the conversion of energy sources into electricity or heat, or indirectly as a result of processes associated with our work. For a circular economy, we aim to keep products and materials in use for as long as possible and consider options for reuse and reprocessing in our business processes. As a service provider, around 80% of our emissions are caused by the services we provide, such as our service fleet. Only around 20% of emissions are caused by our office locations.
- Environmental management at STRABAG PFS (ISO 14001)
- Thanks to digital solutions, we have a clear overview of energy consumption and can control it automatically
- Implementation of the Group's photovoltaic initiative at our company headquarters (planning, installation, maintenance and operation)
- Conversion of our entire service fleet to electric vehicles by 2030 (approx. 1,300 vehicles)
- Business travel: encouraging the use of public transport and reducing domestic flights within Germany
- Switch to resource-efficient office equipment; since 2023, the proportion of recycled paper has been over 80 per cent
- Promotion of alternative mobility options through bicycle leasing with a pro-rata employer subsidy; 250 employees are already making use of this scheme (as at 09/2024)
S ▸ Social
Our employees are our most important resource
We assume social responsibility as part of our business activities and want to make a positive contribution to society and the environment. We are committed to fair working conditions, the protection of human rights and the promotion of diversity and inclusion. The physical and mental health and safety of our employees is another our top priority for us as well. Our employees are our greatest asset.
- Our social compliance management system enables us to manage, implement and further develop social and human rights due diligence obligations
- We stand for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) - for equal opportunities and appreciation of our employees
- Quality management with determination of customer and stakeholder satisfaction (ISO 9001)
- We focus on employee safety and occupational health management, including health weeks, sporting events and training courses
- Employees are offered a variouty of benefits including store discounts and improved conditions at fitness studios for example as well as bicycle leasing, referral programmes for new employees, advice and subsidies, for example for electricity and gas, travel costs, mobile phone contracts and the company pension scheme
- Targeted training and development for employees, including occupational safety, ESG topics and regulatory requirements
- Appointment of human rights officers and signing of human rights declarations
- Management systems, including ESG and GRC requirements, for business partners (ISO 9001/ISO 37301)
Our social projects
Further information on STRABAG's employee focus: Our promise
G ▸ Governance
Corporate responsibility
Governance is the structured framework within which a company is managed and monitored. Our goal is corporate governance that acts transparently and ethically, operates lawfully, defines responsibilities and takes into account the interests of all stakeholders. We are aware of our social responsibility, including the factors influencing people, nature and our business - along the entire value chain in the interest of fair competition.
- Integrity and ethical corporate governance and monitoring
- Legally compliant and ethical behaviour as a business partner, contractor and employer recorded in the Business Compliance Management System [in German] (ISO 37301)
- Anti-bribery measures (ISO 37001)
- Compliance with the STRABAG Code of Conduct, which defines our basic social principles and forms the basis for human rights-compliant behaviour
- Anonymous whistleblower system as a secure platform for reporting suspected violations of applicable laws and internal Group regulations by STRABAG and/or its employees
- Fair competition through management directives and mandatory training at all hierarchical levels
- Responsible handling of information (ISO 27000)
- CSRD reporting as part of the Group’s consolidated sustainability report
Certified by independent third parties
More information about our certifications in quality, environmental, energy management and occupational health and safety is available at Certifications. We are proud of the following awards:
Compliance with German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
We work with a large number of suppliers, service providers and partners to implement our services. Compliance with human rights and fair working conditions along the supply chain is a high priority for us. More information can be found under Procurement.
Data-driven solutions for building operation – eco₂solutions
With our eco₂solutions portfolio, we support commercial clients in analysing energy, operating and building data and identifying optimisation potential. The solutions combine property and facility management with digital tools that create transparency and support the planning and implementation of appropriate measures.
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