Corporate responsibility

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Intelligent building means embracing responsibility.

As a company, we build for generations and shape living environments - with and for people. Sustainable behaviour is an essential part of our social responsibility and at the same time the foundation of our success. It gives us a competitive advantage and covers all economically, ecologically and socially relevant aspects.

Our strategy for sustainable construction.

Due to the high consumption of energy and resources in the construction industry, the impact of business activities on society and the environment is both high and diverse. They require us to think globally and with an eye to the future. PORR fulfils this responsibility. The basis for this is our holistic sustainability strategy "Green and Lean", which is based on three pillars environment, social and governance is based. The most important areas of action are derived from the materiality analysis and reflect the three dimensions of sustainability.

ESG:
sustainability and transparency in practice.

PORR pursues ambitious and clear goals in terms of sustainability and is gradually increasing transparency. This commitment has been honoured by the international sustainability agency ISS ESG: PORR was repeatedly honoured with a C+ Prime status. As part of the ESG rating, ISS selects more than 100 industry-specific criteria along the environmental (E), social (S) and governance (G) pillars.

Environment

We focus on future-orientated construction.

Social

We focus on the well-being of all employees.

Governance

We strive for sustainable economic success.

Eight key areas of action.

Eight key areas of action with clearly defined goals, measures and key performance indicators up to 2030 form the strategic framework for driving forward the sustainable transformation of PORR in a measurable and targeted manner. This framework not only takes into account the three pillars of sustainability, but also company-specific opportunities, risks and impacts of the CSRD, as well as the expectations of key stakeholders.

PORR is taking responsibility and actively shaping the ecological transformation of the construction industry - through climate-conscious construction, responsible use of resources and clear environmental goals along the entire value chain. At its centre is a clear commitment to a low-emission, circular and biodiversity-friendly understanding of construction.

PORR's seven central environmental goals include: decarbonising the construction industry, acting sustainable construction sites, developing the value chain into a value cycle, minimum standards in responsible procurement, protecting biodiversity and natural habitats, improving water use and raising awareness for sustainability in all areas of the company.

  Field of Action Target KPI Measure
Sustainable Construction
Commitment to ecological and environmentally friendly building		 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION SITE Act as a sustainable construction company EU taxonomy key figures
  • Further development of minimum standards for sustainable construction sites based on recognized certification systems
  • Integration of comprehensive life cycle assessments into construction operations
  • Minimum recycling rate for construction site waste
  • ESG & EU Taxonomy as standard in client consulting and project development
BIODIVERSITY Protect and promote biodiversity In preparation
  • Location-dependent protective measures on construction sites and PORR offices
  • Biodiversity and soil resource conservation catalog for construction sites
  • Realise demand-oriented mitigation measures
WATER Improve efficient use of water Water-Intensity Ratio
  • Gray water instead of fresh water
  • Development of individual site concepts
  • Catalogue of measures for efficient water use
RAISING AWARENESS Operational integration through recipient- focused and topic-specific training programm Training implementation quota
  • Group-wide knowledge building in the area of CS to promote decarbonisation
  • Strengthening ESG expertise in the area of sustainable construction at every level of the construction process
  • Practical environment training to promote the circular economy, biodiversity and water management
  • Targeted training for lead and local buyers with a focus on sustainable procurement
 
Responsible Use of Resources & Energy DECARBONIZATION Emission reduction by 2030 Scope 1 + 2
  • Alternative fuels and electrification for construction equipment, machinery & fleet
  • Energy transition with green electricity
  • Climate-friendly real estate
  • Optimized mixing processes
  • Lower-emission materials & transport
Scope 3
  • Avoid – reduce – recycle waste
  • Extending the life cycle of operating resources
 
Holistic
Circular Economy 		CIRCULARITY Further development of the value chain into a value cycle Internal recycling usage rate
  • Research and innovation projects on the circular economy
  • Introduce digital tools to measure and control material and waste flows on construction site
  • Roll-out of work instructions for efficient use of resources and choice of disposal company
  • Improving resource utilization and choice of disposal company
  • Expansion of PORR's internal recycling
SUPPLY CHAIN Minimum standards in procurement along the supply chain Supplier Engagement Index
  • Roundtables with suppliers on circular economy
  • Revision of the sustainability criteria catalog for procurement and recyclability
  • Improvement of supplier-related data

Construction is a people business - and people are the foundation of our success. PORR creates a working environment based on trust, participation and reliability.

On the other hand, a good working environment begins with lived values. The five PORR principles - Reliability, Shoulder to Shoulder, Appreciation, Passion and Pioneering spirit - characterise the way we work together and unite over 20,000 employees from more than 84 nations into a strong community.

At the centre of this is the goal of creating long-term prospects: through attractive working conditions, comprehensive health and safety standards, lifelong learning and genuine equal opportunities - for all employees at PORR and along the entire value chain.

  Field of Action Goal KPI Measure
We live our PORR principles ATTRACTIVE WORKPLACE Increase staff satisfaction Participation rate in staff satisfaction survey
  • Conduct employee satisfaction survey every two years
  • Advertise the survey and increase acessibility
 
Best Place to Work ENGAGEMENT Increase the sense of belonging and attachment to the workplace Engagement Index Active involvement of employees through needs-based provision of measures
SAFETY & HEALTH
  • Providing a safe working environment on the construction site
  • Proactive prevention and health promotion
  • LTIFR
  • Quota of external workers following the PORR-GSM*
  • Quota of home markets with health survey
  • Preventive protective measures based on Safety Walks
  • Protective measures based on Safety App+ (accident management)
  • Raising awareness through ongoing training and instructions
  • Ensure external workers comply with PORR's health and safety management system
  • Conduct the health survey every two years
  • Provide needs-based health management in every home market/
  • Implement OHM quality standards in the DACH region
 
Foster Talent & Lifelong Learning EDUCATION AND TRAINING
  • Skills building for managers
  • Implement a development compass
  • Graduation rate Leadership Academy
  • Share of home markets with development compass
  • Application, follow-up and optimisation of the Leadership Academy modules
  • Conception, planning and implementation for technical and strategic realisation
 
Lived Diversity, Performance & Equal Opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES & WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT
  • Improve perceived fairness
  • Increase proportion of women
  • Equal pay for equal performance
  • 'Fair treatment' assessment in staff satisfaction survey
  • Proportion of women at PORR
  • Proportion of women in management
  • Gender pay gap
  • Trainings on diversity and inclusion
  • Raise awareness of diversity and inclusion with a focus on apprentices
  • Continue the reporting channel for discrimination and harrassment
  • Review digital accessibility
  • Continue the Woment@PORR initative
  • Strengthen external partnerships and targeted employer branding for women in technical professions
  • Conduct equal pay analysis annually and derive measures

Responsible corporate governance creates trust, ensures stability - and is more than just a duty at PORR: it is a conviction that is put into practice. Ethical behaviour, consistent compliance and the protection of human rights form the foundation of sustainable governance and at that are closely linked.

With clear rules, checks, responsibilities and a strong training programmes and control system, PORR creates transparency - both internally and along the entire value chain.

  Field of Action Goal KPI Measure
Clear Commitment to Ethical
Conduct & Compliance		 GOVERNANCE Transparency and ethical conduct "Training on compliance and anti-corruption employees
  • Employee training on anti-corruption and compliance
  • Special training measures for apprentices and industrial staff
  • Anchoring the function of the Construction Compliance Ambassador
  • ISO-37002 for certification of the whistleblowing system
HUMAN RIGHTS Ensuring human rights standards along the value chain Human Rights Incidents
  • Human rights audit
  • Further development of human rights training
  • Increase and Group-wide roll-out of supplier risk assessments for human and labor rights

Sustainability report

The principles of sustainable corporate management are anchored in the PORR sustainability strategy. The annual sustainability report provides detailed information on project progress, initiatives and successes:

Sustainability Strategy FINAL
Sustainability strategy
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Annual and sustainability report 2024
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Ratings & Awards

A respectful environment and motivated employees are the basis for sustainable success. In addition, international awards, ratings from independent third parties and certificates confirm PORR's commitment to sustainability.

The PORR Group is also a member or supporter of numerous initiatives as well as industry-specific associations that deal with the topic of sustainability.

  • ISS ESG: C+ Prime

  • Eco Vadis: 77/100 Punkten, Gold

  • MSCI ESG Rating: AA

  • CDP Climate change: B

  • CDP Water security: B

  • Sustainalytics: 29,2 Punkte, mittleres Risiko

  • GAÏA: 52/100 Punkten

  • Germany's Best: Sustainability 2025
  • Most Wanted Employer 2025
  • Seal of Approval for Workplace Health Promotion 2023-2025
  • Universum Global Seal 2020
  • Occupational Safety in Special Civil Engineering: SAFETY AWARD 2024 Silver
  • Top Trainer 2025
  • Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM)
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB)
  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
  • European Quality Association for Recycling (EQAR)
  • EcoVadis
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
  • Österreichische Gesellschaft für nachhaltige Immobilienwirtschaft (ÖGNI)
  • Schweizer Gesellschaft für nachhaltige Immobilienwirtschaft (SGNI)
  • Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
  • Transparency International (TI)
  • UN Global Compact
  • UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP)
  • Workers Welfare Forum

EcoVadis sustainability rating
2026

PORR has been awarded the gold medal by the internationally appreciated sustainability rating agency EcoVadis. This places the construction company among the top 5% of companies in terms of sustainability and among the top 3% in the construction industry.

Sustainable planning and construction.

Even during project development and investment decisions, it is important to responsibly address issues and challenges relating to sustainability and future viability. A property must offer its users maximum comfort, technical equipment as well as safety in the long term, while also being economical.

Building certification systems
also for your project.

As early as the project development and investment decision stages, it is important to responsibly address the issues and challenges of sustainability and future security. A property must offer its users maximum comfort, technical features and safety in the long term, as well as being economical.

Building certification systems are an important part of sustainable construction. They provide appreciation procedures and methods that can be used to minimise the use of resources or emissions in harmony with building comfort. The quality of a building is thus made visible as well as comparable. We support our clients from the formulation of target values for building properties in accordance with the desired quality seal through to marketing, as well as with documentation during planning and construction.

We support you in obtaining the following quality seals:

  • DGNB
  • LEED
  • BREEAM DE
  • NaWoh

Our affiliate, pde Integrale Planung GmbH, plans in accordance with recognised building guidelines and proactively participates in the further development of leading building certification systems. They were selected by the German Green Building Association e.V. (GGBA) as one of five companies to transfer the US LEED certification system to German-speaking countries. They also adapted the world's leading system BREEAM New Construction for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. An overview of the most important certification systems and the certification process can be found in theBuilding certification - sustainability brochure from our sister company pde Integrale Planung.

In order to be able to consider sustainable construction holistically for the construction site, PORR Spezialtiefbau has developed a targeted sustainability certification for the services of special civil engineering in a two-year work process together with the Federal Specialist Department (BFA) Special Civil Engineering of BAUINDUSTRIE and the DGNB. These include the construction of foundations, deep foundations, construction pits, anchoring for buildings, engineering and infrastructure structures or energy plants. PORR special civil engineering supports our clients in consulting and planning as well as in the execution of environmentally friendly processes, right through to final certification. This means that PORR also offers you all services from a single source when it comes to sustainability.

Selected projects
With building certification

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