Corporate Responsibility

As an international construction company, we build for generations and we shape worlds – with and for people. Sustainable action is a key component of our responsibility towards society and also serves as the foundation for our success. It gives us a clear competitive advantage and encompasses all economic, environmental and socially relevant aspects.

The high consumption of energy and resources in the construction industry means that the impacts PORR’s business activities have on society and on the environment are both pronounced and wide-ranging. This calls for a global and future-focused approach. PORR has embraced this responsibility. The basis here is our sustainability strategy, which rests on three foundations: Environmental, Social and Governance. The most important action fields have been identified via a materiality analysis and reflect the three pillars of sustainability.

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:

As a pioneer, we want to pave the way for a sustainable construction industry. Whether advancing compliance standards, cutting primary energy consumption or providing internal training on occupational health and safety, PORR’s sustainability goals span a broad range of issues. As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, we fully support the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights. We contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through projects, measures and initiatives. We thereby help to achieve the United Nations’ SGDs by implementing our own goals and measures in the field of CR.

• Use of green electricity throughout the Group: 55%
• Start of the “EPSolutely” research project for recycling polystyrene waste
• 24% Women in training to become future managers
• 1,500 Suppliers audited for environmental and social standards
• Construction Compliance Ambassadors communicate our compliance principles
• Start of rollout of occupational health management 

The entire PORR Group is currently certified to the following standards:

ISO 9001:2015  | Quality Management System
ISO 50001:2018 l Energy Management System
ISO 14001:2015 | Environmental Management System
ISO 45001:2018 | Occupational Health And Safety Management System

More information also at Management system.

The measures implemented are reflected not only in the very good values for staff satisfaction of over 90%. International awards, ratings by independent third parties, and external certificates all underline PORR’s commitment to sustainability.

PORR is a member or supporter of numerous initiatives and industry-specific associations and its sustainability engagement is assessed by independent third parties and evaluated with sustainability certificates.

• CR days & environmental network: Joint projects to advance sustainability activities are developed in specific events and workshops.
• Stakeholder dialogue forum: This annual event focuses on cooperative sustainability engagement.
• Group-wide stakeholder surveys: Includes the regular evaluation of the materiality matrix and further developing the sustainability strategy.
• Customer satisfaction: Standardised, digital and Group-wide polling.
• Purchasing days: Raising awareness of sustainable procurement.

Interested in a specific CS action field? Take a look at our initiatives and measures in the fields of Environmental, Social and Governance. If you have a specific question, our CS department is always happy to assist you.