Sustainability for companies at a glance
It is now many years since the whole concept of sustainability and ESG first began to influence the entire process and production chain of virtually all companies. We support companies in further developing their business models in light of ESG requirements and regulatory frameworks. In particular, we also help them to tap into new growth opportunities arising from the ESG boom. As a reliable financial partner, we offer special ESG services and customized financing solutions - from loans to capital market solutions, financial assistance schemes and investments. We also invite you to avail yourself of our relationship managers’ ESG expertise for your company.
ESG – An Overview of Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria.
What do the three criteria of environmental, social, and governance stand for?
Environmental
Assessment based on environmental factors such as:
- Investments in renewable energy
- Efficient use of energy and raw materials
- Environmentally sustainable production
- Low emissions into air and water
- etc.
Social
Assessment based on social aspects such as:
- Compliance with labour laws
- High occupational health and safety standards
- Promotion of diversity
- Fair working conditions, appropriate remuneration, and education and training opportunities
- Requiring suppliers to implement sustainability standards
- etc.
Governance
Assessment of investments based on type of governance
- Commitment to sustainability management anchored at management board and supervisory board level
- Management board remuneration tied to achievement of sustainability objectives
- Handling of whistleblowing
- Transparent measures for preventing corruption and bribery
- etc.
Open-es
Open-es is a web-based platform that helps companies assess their sustainable ESG profile, share it transparently and develop it in a targeted manner.
Exportinvest
OeKB’s “ExportInvest Green” and “ExportInvest Green Energy” investment promotion incentives offer attractive financing solutions for Austrian exporters undertaking investments that meet the environmental criteria of the OeKB Exportinvest Green program.
EIF – Invest EU: Sustainability, Innovation and Digitalisation
The EIF and UniCredit Bank Austria AG have concluded a guarantee ceiling agreement over a total volume of 340 million euros. SMEs and mid-caps investing in the strategic Sustainability, Innovation and Digitalisation megathemes benefit from this arrangement through exceptionally favourable terms.
Green Lease
More and more companies are investing in renewable energy and measures to improve energy efficiency. Our individual financing model supports the long-term value of your assets as well as your projects.