Sustainability
VALUE-DRIVEN. LONG-TERM FOCUS. CUSTOMER-CENTRED.
ESG KEY FIGURES 2024
(-470 T vs 2023)
(by 5 PV Systems)
(around 7 per Employee)
(around 15% of all investments)
I am delighted that our investments and initiatives, and not least the commitment of our highly motivated employees, have enabled us to make a positive contribution to sustainability even in this challenging economic climate. We are seeing increased demand for ESG-related services in both divisions, particularly among public sector and industrial customers. With our transparent organisation and comprehensive reporting system, we offer interested stakeholders first-class service and information.
Armin Kleindl
Head of Sustainability Frauenthal-Group
PLANET | ENVIRONMENT
FRAUENTHAL GROUP
Environmental awareness and resource conservation are important objectives, both for business strategy reasons and because of the values held by the management and employees of the Frauenthal Group. Both divisions offer numerous opportunities to promote environmentally friendly and resource-efficient technologies in order to reduce their ecological footprint. Examples include projects in the areas of heat recovery, energy monitoring, the use of LEDs, modern heating and air conditioning systems, heat pumps, PV systems and electromobility (including EURO VI trucks with reduced emissions).
FRAUENTHAL TRADE GROUP
The Frauenthal Trade Division advises customers on the sale of energyefficient heating systems and PV systems. The promotion of products in the sanitary sector that reduce energy and water consumption also contributes to raising environmental awareness. Demand in this area depends, among other things, on the structure of government subsidies for energy-efficient renovation.
PEOPLE | DIVERSITY
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
- 17,488 hours (around 7 hours per employee) spent on personnel development in 2024
- Retained awards as "Popular Training Company" and "Top Company" in the Frauenthal Trading Division
- Active health management and health & safety measures
- Apps for employees as sources of information continuously expanded in both divisions
- Equal representation on the Executive Board & 14th place in the Gender Diversity Study (BCG Austria)
HUMAN RIGHTS
Strict standards – also for suppliers – through questionnaires and certifications; production mainly in the EU
COMPANY
Cooperation with social associations and communities through sponsorship or donations
ANTI-CORRUPTION
No incidents – ensured by strict regulations and processes
PROVEN BY CERTIFICATES / GUIDELINES
Among other things, through the Code of Conduct – UN Principles or through supplier evaluations such as the EcoVadis supplier evaluation in subsidiaries
ENVIRONMENT-HIGHLIGHTS 2024
- Expansion of LED lighting at various locations
- Purchase of several charging stations to promote electric mobility
- Purchase of 36 new electric forklift trucks
- Investment in 18 new EURO VI trucks with reduced emissions
- Continuation of heating monitoring and installation of smart control systems in buildings
- Implementation of the "Zero Emission Transport" campaign: Predominantly CO₂-neutral delivery in Vienna's 1st and 2nd districts
- Purchase of 19 new electric cars
- Implementation of the e-invoicing project: around 60% of customer invoices have already been converted to electronic invoicing
SOCIAL- | GOVERNANCE-HIGHLIGHTS 2024
- Tailor-made in-house training for junior staff, especially in field sales – combines on-the-job training and theoretical instruction.
- Conducting an employee survey as part of the materiality analysis for ESG
- Global IT security training for all employees in the Frauenthal Trading and Holding Division
PRIORITIES FOR 2025
- Planning a trial run to introduce HVO100 as a plant-based fuel for trucks
- Contract signed for green electricity in 2024 – supply to start in January 2025. This will cover over 85% of total electricity requirements with green energy. The remaining portion relates to smaller leased locations and a sub-area in Wels.
- Feasibility study on the purchase and use of electric trucks, including planning of the necessary infrastructure
- Project for reusable containers launched: Start in mid-2025.
- Expansion of talent management: tailored training and development for managers and high-potential employees over the next few years
