EQS-News: Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger wins yet another award for its first-rate sustainability management

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Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger wins yet another award for its first-rate
sustainability management

02.02.2022 / 10:00
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Wienerberger wins yet another award for its first-rate sustainability
management

* EcoVadis honors Wienerberger with silver ESG rating
* Wienerberger ranked among the best of its sector by EcoVadis
* In sustainable sourcing, Wienerberger is even among the top 3% of its
peers

Vienna, February 2, 2022 – Numerous awards and index rankings confirm the
success of Wienerberger’s consistent sustainability strategy. Thanks to
its ambitious ESG targets, the company won a silver medal in the current
rating by EcoVadis, a leading international sustainability rating agency.
In 2021, Wienerberger thus ranked among the top 11% of the companies of
its industry and among the top 3% of all building materials companies
worldwide rated by EcoVadis in terms of sustainable sourcing.

„This award confirms us in our strategy to pursue our ambitious ESG
targets. We are convinced that our innovative products and solutions will
substantially contribute to reduce carbon emissions and reinforce circular
economy“, says Heimo Scheuch, CEO of Wienerberger.

Sustainable sourcing further improved
Among the areas covered by EcoVadis, the Wienerberger Group scored
particularly well in environmental protection and sustainable supply,
gaining additional points compared to the previous year, especially for
its sustainable sourcing. In 2021, the Wienerberger Group reorganized the
management of its procurement with a view to clear targets for 2023, which
are focused on climate protection, energy efficiency, biodiversity and the
circular economy. By demanding that suppliers meet sustainability criteria
along the entire value chain, the company is preparing the ground for a
better future.

MSCI ESG: AAA rating for Wienerberger
Within the framework of its ESG rating by MSCI, the world’s leading
provider of sustainability analyses and ratings in the field of ESG,
Wienerberger AG was again rated AAA (on a scale of AAA-CCC), which is yet
another confirmation of its role as an international pioneer in
sustainability management.

As early as 2019, Wienerberger also committed itself to ambitious targets
in the field of finance and has opted for sustainability-oriented types of
bank finance since that time. Interest payable on bank loans is linked to
the sustainability rating determined by EcoVadis. Hence, improved
sustainability performance results in lower financing costs.

About EcoVadis: The world’s most trusted sustainability rating for
companies
EcoVadis is a leading international ESG rating agency with a special focus
on sustainable supplier management. The EcoVadis rating covers a broad
range of non-financial management systems, including a company’s
environmental impact, labor and human rights, business ethics, and the
effects of sustainable sourcing. EcoVadis provides a comprehensive
sustainability rating service for businesses. Each company is assessed on
relevant issues pertaining to its size, the location of its sites, and the
industry it belongs to. These evidence-based assessments are presented in
scorecards and rated on a scale of 0 to 100.

Every year, EcoVadis also awards medals (gold, silver, and bronze) to
top-rated companies. The scorecards not only recognize a company’s
strengths, but also highlight its potential for further improvement. The
rated companies can thus fine-tune their sustainability efforts and adjust
their action plans accordingly. EcoVadis has engaged in partnerships in
order to promote sustainable global supply chains.

Wienerberger Group
The Wienerberger Group is a leading international provider of smart
solutions for the entire building envelope and for infrastructure.
Wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks (Porotherm, Terca)
and the market leader in clay roof tiles (Koramic, Tondach) in Europe as
well as concrete pavers (Semmelrock) in Eastern Europe. In pipe systems
(Steinzeug-Keramo ceramic pipes and Pipelife plastic pipes), the company
is one of the leading suppliers in Europe. With its total of 197
production sites, the Wienerberger Group generated revenues of € 3.4
billion and EBITDA LFL of € 566 million in 2020.  

For further information, please contact:
Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
t +43 664 828 31 83 | claudia.hajdinyak@wienerberger.com

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02.02.2022 This Corporate News was distributed by EQS Group AG.
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Language: English
Company: Wienerberger AG
Wienerbergerplatz 1
1100 Wien
Austria
Phone: +43 1 60 192-0
Fax: +43 1 60 192-10159
E-mail: office@wienerberger.com
Internet: www.wienerberger.com
ISIN: AT0000831706
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 1275417

 
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