UniCredit Bank Austria with awarded environmental management system
- Successful ISO 14001 recertification in 2026 by qualityaustria
- Sustainability is firmly embedded in the core business: ESG aspects are consistently integrated into UniCredit Bank Austria’s strategy, processes, products, systems, training programmes and communication initiatives
UniCredit Bank Austria has been certified to the international environmental management standard ISO 14001 for 15 years, thereby sending a strong signal of its commitment to sustainability in practice and the continuous improvement of its environmental measures. As part of a renewal audit held every three years, external auditors from qualityaustria comprehensively reviewed the effectiveness and further development of the environmental management system. The broad involvement of sites and specialist departments ensured that the requirements were effectively implemented across all areas and throughout the entire company.
Ivan Vlaho, CEO of UniCredit Bank Austria, emphasises: “The successful ISO 14001 recertification underscores that sustainability at UniCredit Bank Austria is not merely a strategic goal, but that we have implemented substantial measures to improve our key performance indicators. With our sustainable financial products, well-established processes for managing and advancing our environmental initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration, we will continue to pay close attention to sustainability aspects.”
UniCredit Bank Austria’s greatest strengths, according to the audit report by qualityaustria:
- Sustainability is firmly embedded in the core business: ESG aspects are consistently integrated into strategy, processes, products, systems, training and communication measures, and are thus part of day-to-day operations.
- Strong position as a provider of sustainable financial solutions:
With Go Green accounts, sustainable funds and a wide range of certified financial products, UniCredit Bank Austria is one of the pioneers in the field of sustainable financial services. - A high level of professionalism through clear processes and documentation:
The systematic management of legal requirements, service provider management and recurring audit obligations ensures transparency, traceability and legal certainty. - Successful collaboration and broad integration within the organisation:
Close cooperation between ESG management, environmental coordinators in the specialist departments and the communications department ensures a continuous exchange of information and the effective implementation of sustainability initiatives. - A forward-looking approach through innovation and partnerships:
Proactively addressing regulatory developments, further refining the context analysis and collaborating with renowned partners such as the WWF strengthen the bank’s capacity for innovation and its future viability.
Enquiries:
UniCredit Bank Austria Media Relations
Matthias Raftl, Tel.: +43 (0) 5 05 05-52809;
Email: matthias.raftl@unicreditgroup.at