Big companies with big climate protection targets
The klimaaktiv pact envisions a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by participating companies by at least 50 percent by 2030. Alongside 10 other companies in Austria, Bank Austria has also committed to the new agreement.
No greenwashing, but real climate protection
The participating large companies (pact partners) are committed to an ambitious goal: reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030 (compared to 2005). Members of the klimaaktiv pact are regularly and rigorously audited. The annual inspection and the tough criteria guarantee that the pact partners meet the requirements for climate-friendly business in a credible manner.
The klimaaktiv goals concern the following areas of action of the members:
- Energy saving & energy efficiency
- Building & Renovation
- Mobility
- Renewable energy sources, renewable raw materials and resource efficiency
- Awareness-raising actions
“Participation in the klimaaktiv Pact and, above all, dialogue with like-minded companies are key pillars in achieving our net-zero target for 2030. Together with the other partners in the Pact, we have made a clear commitment to climate protection in recent years and developed pioneering examples of environmentally and economically sound business practices.”
One of the largest privately built geothermal power stations in Europe
As a major Austrian company and a partner organisation in the klimaaktiv Pact, we are leading the way in climate protection. With our new headquarters at the Austria Campus, the company’s energy consumption has been drastically reduced and one of the largest privately built geothermal plants in Europe, in terms of floor area, has been commissioned. Alongside these technical improvements, raising awareness amongst our staff is particularly close to our hearts. The aim is to further develop behaviour that conserves resources.
Corporate climate protection activities in all areas
In addition to the sustainable design of our company headquarters, we also operate numerous energy-saving and climate-friendly measures throughout Austria. These include the replacement of refrigeration machines in office buildings, the expansion of energy-saving features for IT equipment and ongoing energy monitoring of the branches. In addition, photovoltaic systems have been installed at suitable locations, such as Innsbruck, in order to make a contribution to renewable energy supplies. In the branch area, preference is being given to district and local heating, and existing heating oil boilers are being successively converted.
With the help of the environmental management system introduced in 2011, we have been able to continuously improve our operational environmental performance. It will continue to support the systematic recording, management and improvement of environmental performance indicators in building operations.
