Sustainability Program 2023
In 2020, we introduced our Sustainability Program for the period 2020 – 2023, which outlined clear targets on the most material aspects of our business. It was well received by both internal and external stakeholders and accelerated our sustainable development as a result.
Our 2023 environmental targets
Our Sustainability Program 2023 was founded on three environment-related pillars: decarbonization, circular economy and biodiversity:
Decarbonization
wienerberger is dedicated to energy efficiency and decarbonization across its business areas, supporting the global vision of a CO2-neutral economy. We’re actively reducing our emissions in production through technological optimization and increased green electricity use. Ongoing process improvements, new technologies, and innovative R&D projects positioned us to meet our ambitious 2023 target.
Target 2023
15 %
less CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2023 compared to 2020
Achievement 2023
15.6 %
less CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) compared to 2020
Circular Economy
Our goal is to design products for end-of-life reusability, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact. We are committed to resource efficiency and closed value creation cycles.
Target 2023
100 %
of new products designed to be reusable or recyclable
Achievement 2023
99.3 %
of new products designed to be reusable or recyclable
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a priority across all our production sites. At wienerberger, we are committed to respecting nature reserves, using resources carefully, and optimizing land use to enhance flora and fauna presence.
Target 2023
All 195
production sites with Biodiversity Action Plans
Achievement 2023
All 195
production sites with implemented Biodiversity Action Plans
Our 2023 social targets
Our Sustainability Program 2023 was rounded by three social pillars: diversity, training and development and CSR projects:
Diversity
wienerberger is aware of the fact that the percentage of women in specific positions is only one of many important aspects of diversity. Our targets regarding the percentage of women are to be taken as a first step: Our main concern is not to define quotas, but to build awareness for the positive impact of gender equality.
Target 2023
≥ 15 %
women in senior management
Achievement 2023
16 %
women in senior management
Target 2023
≥ 30 %
women in white-collar positions
Achievement 2023
34 %
women in white-collar positions
Training & Development
At wienerberger, we believe in advancing and supporting our employees in a targeted manner and in facilitating networking and an international exchange of knowledge.
Target 2023
10 %
more hours of training per employee by 2023, as compared to 2020
Achievement 2023
89 %
more hours of training per employee compared to 2020
Social Commitment
wienerberger is committed to creating the greatest possible benefit for society. For many years, we have been supporting social projects and institutions. With a special focus on the countries we operate in, we help to provide housing and decent living conditions for people in need within the framework of social projects.
Target 2023
200
housing units per year for people in need with our products and in the markets we operate in
Achievement 2023
312
housing units built
Our Governance commitment
Target 2023:
Committed to the highest national and international governance standards
Achievement 2023:
A consistent focus on: business strategy, board diversity and compensation, executive compensation and succession management