Responsibility
Take responsibility.
As a company, we build for generations and shape living environments – with and for people. Sustainability considerations are a central part of our corporate strategy and are managed through defined targets, measures and key performance indicators. Our sustainability strategy takes into account key economic, environmental and social issues across our business activities.
Our sustainability strategy for planning, construction and operation
The construction industry has a significant impact on energy consumption, resources, emissions, the environment and society. PORR identifies the impacts, risks and opportunities that are material to its business activities as part of its materiality analysis.
On this basis, our Group-wide “Green and Lean” strategy defines areas of action, targets, measures and key performance indicators in the areas of environment, social issues and governance. These include, in particular, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the more efficient use of materials and energy, the further development of material cycles, the consideration of biodiversity risks, health and safety, as well as compliance and human rights due diligence.
Target figures, scopes, progress and reporting statuses are disclosed in the respective areas of action and in the Sustainability Report.
ESG: sustainability and transparency in practice.
PORR has defined targets and measures in the areas of environment, social issues and governance, and reports regularly on progress towards them. In the ISS ESG Rating, PORR has repeatedly been awarded a ‘C+ Prime’ rating. The rating is based on more than 100 sector-specific criteria in the areas of Environment (E), Social (S) and Governance (G). The latest key figures and developments are published in the sustainability report.
Environment
Building with an eye to future requirements.
Social
We focus the safety, health and development of all employees.
Governance
We strive for long-term economic success.
Eight key areas of action.
Eight key areas of focus, with clearly defined targets, measures and key performance indicators up to 2030, form the strategic framework for driving forward the implementation of PORR’s environmental, social and governance objectives in a measurable and targeted manner.
Dialog mit unseren Stakeholdern.
PORR’s long-term economic success is based on the targeted alignment of all corporate activities with the needs of its stakeholders. A transparent, ongoing and focused dialogue with the relevant stakeholders fosters a shared understanding of interests, expectations and objectives. This enables potential impacts (inside-out) as well as risks and opportunities (outside-in) to be identified at an early stage.
Stakeholders are actively involved in defining objectives and developing measures. The exchange of experiences takes place both in operational project management and within the company – for example, through cross-company networks, specialist conferences, trade fairs, workshops and via various information channels and platforms.
Ratings & Awards
The ratings, awards and certifications listed below each assess the companies, projects or subject areas specified therein. The scope, assessment period and result are stated in the relevant entry.
EcoVadis sustainability rating2026
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 .
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 systemsalso 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 sister company, pde Integrale Planung GmbH, carries out planning in accordance with recognised building guidelines and plays a proactive role in the further development of established building certification schemes. It was selected by the German Green Building Association e.V. (GGBA) as one of five companies to adapt the US certification scheme LEED for the German-speaking region. Furthermore, they have adapted the internationally recognised BREEAM New Construction system for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. An overview of the most important certification systems and the certification process is provided in the brochure ‘Building Certification – Sustainability’ published by our sister company, pde Integrale Planung.
In order to take a holistic view of construction on site, PORR Spezialtiefbau, in a two-year collaborative process with the Federal Specialist Department (BFA) for Specialised Civil Engineering at BAUINDUSTRIE and the DGNB, has developed a targeted sustainability certification scheme for specialised civil engineering services. These include, amongst other things, the construction of foundations, deep foundations, excavation pits, anchorages for buildings, civil engineering and infrastructure structures, and energy installations. PORR Spezialtiefbau supports our clients not only with consultancy and planning but also with the implementation of environmentally friendly methods right through to final certification. PORR thus offers services covering the planning, implementation and certification of such projects from a single source.
