Corporate Responsibility

As a business, we build for generations and shape living environments – with people and for people. Sustainable action is an important element of our social responsibility and also the foundation of our success. It gives us a competitive advantage and includes all economically, environmentally and socially relevant behaviour.

Due to the high consumption of energy and resources in the construction industry, the impact of these activities on society and the environment is intensive and wide-ranging. This challenge requires global and future-oriented thinking. PORR is embracing this responsibility. The foundation for this approach is our “Green and Lean” holistic sustainability strategy, which rests on the three pillars Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Our main fields of action are derived from the materiality analysis and reflect these three dimensions of sustainability.

PORR is pursuing clear and ambitious sustainability goals and improving transparency step by step. This commitment has been honoured by the international sustainability agency ISS ESG which repeatedly awarded PORR C+ Prime status. ISS looks at more than 100 industry-specific criteria from the environmental (E), social (S) and governance (G) pillars before granting an ESG rating.

The principles of sustainable corporate management are anchored in the PORR sustainability strategy. Detailed information on the progress made on projects along with initiatives and success stories can be found in the Sustainability Report, published every year:

An appreciative environment and motivated employees are the foundation for sustainable success. In addition, international awards, ratings from independent third parties, and certifications confirm PORR’s commitment to sustainability.

PORR Group is also a member or supporter of numerous initiatives and industry associations that are concerned with sustainability.

Already during project development and investment decisions, it is important to deal responsibly with the questions and challenges of future capability and future security. A property must offer its users maximum comfort, technical equipment and safety in the long term, and at the same time be economical.

We accompany our clients from the formulation of target values for building characteristics in accordance with the desired quality seals such as DGNB, LEED, QNG... through to marketing and documentation accompanying planning and construction.