“PORR has proven yet again that it is in the top league when it comes to sustainability”, said PORR CEO
Karl-Heinz Strauss. EcoVadis, one of the leading providers of sustainability ratings, has already evaluated more than 100,000 companies worldwide. This year’s ranking sees PORR among the top 18% of the construction industry.
EcoVadis provides ratings in accordance with international sustainability standards and covers a broad spectrum of non-financial management systems. PORR was assessed in the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement at all its operating sites. In particular, PORR was able to improve the areas of Environment and Ethics and also increase its overall rating.
Biggest recycler in the Austrian construction industry
“Decarbonisation is one of the key growth drivers of our construction industry, along with deglobalisation, digitalisation and demographics”, said Strauss. The Group’s “Green and Lean” strategy means that the focus on sustainability is already an integral part of the corporate strategy.
For example, PORR has already implemented a wide range of measures in decarbonisation, from optimised construction site logistics to an increasing number of PV systems for solar energy at its own sites and containers, and a focus on efficient equipment and construction machinery. In terms of the circular economy, PORR is the largest recycler in the Austrian construction industry and meets environmental protection criteria on construction sites and at its own locations. For Social aspects, PORR is a safe and inclusive employer and focuses on topics such as the Care+ insurance model for employees, the Safety Walk app, and various training measures through the PORR Academy and PORR Campus.
Over 300 multinational companies use EcoVadis to monitor the sustainability performance of their trading partners. “More and more clients consider a proven track record in sustainability to be essential when awarding contracts”, explains Strauss. “For us, sustainable action is not only a significant part of our social responsibility, but also the foundation of our success. We are constantly implementing improvements and identifying challenges, for example in supply chain management”.
