Governance
Sustainable management - for long-term corporate success.

Water Policy

The long-term success of the company is the foundation of PORR's economic activity. We are in constant dialogue with our stakeholders and always focus on increasing the long-term value of the company. The following points form the basis and contribute to achieving our goals:

  • our five principles as the basis for morally, ethically and legally impeccable behaviour
  • fair competition and compliance with the law as our top priority
  • risk management and customer-orientated action
  • constructive and fair cooperation(PORR Code of Conduct)
  • Ensuring a sustainable supply chain

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COMPLIANCE

Compliance Management System

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Our PORR principles

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Compliance

Compliance at PORR – for respectful and responsible cooperation.

Integrity, fairness and transparency are central to PORR. The Code of Conduct for employees and business partners applies throughout the entire value chain. Together with the PORR principles, they form a binding framework for ethical, legally compliant and responsible conduct. They form the basis for all business decisions and activities.

Audited processes

In 2017, PORR was the first construction company in Europe to meet the requirements for certification according to ISO 37001 (anti-corruption management) and ISO 19600 (compliance management systems) as well as ONR 192050 (compliance management systems). In 2021, the company switched from ISO 19600 to the new ISO 37301 standard. PORR certifies its quality management system with ISO 9001.

The commitment to tax compliance is part of PORR's tax policy. The Group Tax department is responsible for the Group-wide tax policy and tax guidelines as well as their compliance. The data protection compliance management system is designed to ensure that the risk of a breach of data protection regulations is avoided or minimised.

Report violations

Since 2017, PORR has had a system in place for reporting violations covered by the Market Abuse Regulation (issuer compliance) as well as violations related to money laundering or terrorist financing. On the one hand, reports can be made via the email address compliance@porr.at. On the other hand, the whistleblowing platform enables anyone to engage in anonymous two-way communication.

Whistleblowing-Plattform

Human rights & ethics

Ethics – respect for human rights as a key prerequisite. Our principle is clear and unchanging: respect for human rights (Human Rights Policy) is a cornerstone of all PORR's activities. PORR is committed to the principles of the UN Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In addition, it observes the principles and rights set out in the ‘Declaration of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its Follow-up’ in its business activities and aligns its due diligence processes with the requirements of the United Nations ‘Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights’. With its Modern Slavery Act Policy Statement, it is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking throughout its entire value chain. Child labour and forced labour are not tolerated on its construction sites or within its sphere of influence. Employees are guaranteed both freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.

We also ensure fair working practices and the protection of human rights in our supply chain. The Group-wide Code of Conduct for Employees, the Business Partners Code of Conduct, as well as our Compliance Management System contribute to the achievement of these goals. Local procurement, selective supplier selection, regular audits, master data sheets and exclusion criteria support comprehensive procurement management.

Our duty of care.

At PORR, fairness, openness, and the protection as well as the well-being of all employees are central priorities. It is clear that challenges in the area of human rights can only be overcome in cooperation with our stakeholders. In order to improve cooperation along the entire value chain, PORR relies on clear standards, guidelines and requirements. These instruments help to strengthen the quality of partnerships. Regular checks ensure that social responsibility is upheld and human rights are respected.