ESG at the A1 Telekom Austria Group
ESG stands for Environment, Social and Governance and embodies the responsibility that companies bear internally and for their surrounding due to their actions. The A1 Telekom Austria Group is aware of this responsibility and sets specific goals for the environment, society and its people. As ESG is determined as one of the company’s strategy enablers, the topic is strongly embedded in strategic decisions. That way the A1 Telekom Austria Group aims to achieve more efficient, resource-conserving and thus more sustainable ways of working and living. In addition, the company considers these initiatives as long-term value drivers with not only environmental and social benefits, but also economic advantages.
Climate & Environmental Ambition 2030
- Reach net carbon neutrality by decreasing the own carbon footprint and gradually switching to energy from renewable sources.
- The long-term aim is to increase energy efficiency by 80 % compared with 2019.
- Recycle around 50,000 old devices a year.
Social Ambition 2023
- To address 100,000 people – focusing particularly on children and young people – as part of the focus on digital education.
- To give people the confidence and skills to actively shape digital worlds.
Corporate Governance Ambition 2023
- To increase the proportion of women in management positions to 40 % and to raise and maintain the proportion of women at the company at 40 %.
- To maintain a best practice and externally certified compliance management system to safeguard the A1 Telekom Austria Group’s integrity and trustworthiness.
Empowering a sustainable future
ESG News
A1 Digital Life Summit 2022
On September 28 2022, the virtual A1 Digital Life Summit will take place with renowned environmental activist and bestselling author Erin Brockovich. We will discuss digital solutions for climate change and will show how digitalization can be used as a lever in the fight against the climate crisis and what framework conditions would contribute to success.
Downloads
If you would like to learn more about the A1 Telekom Austria Group and its ESG ambitions, feel free to take a look at our Combined Annual Report or the Non-Financial Report. They are available for you in our download area.
