ÖKOPROFIT
ÖKOPROFIT is a program run by the Graz environ-
mental office that benefits both the environment and
the economy. It shares expertise with businesses
in order to reduce and avoid waste and emissions,
thereby saving money. This has a positive impact
on the city’s environment and ensures economic
success in terms of sustainability. AVL has been
participating in this program since 1999 and has
been presented with the ÖKOPROFIT business award
several times.
respACT
respACT is Austria’s leading platform for corporate
social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable develop-
ment. The initiative mobilizes key stakeholders to
make Austria a pioneer when it comes to a sus-
tainable and responsible economy. AVL has been
actively involved in respACT since 1999, making the
company one of the longest-standing members ever.
“Carbon-Neutrality” Project in Cooperation with
denkstatt & enertec GmbH
Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
have been monitored globally for some time. In coop-
eration with denkstatt & enertec GmbH, a project was
launched in 2020 to decarbonize the AVL headquar-
ters in Graz. The project will run until 2026.
Diversity Charter – No One Left Behind!
Launched by the Austrian Federal Economic Cham-
ber in 2010, the charter promotes respect for all
members of society. It is a voluntary, public com-
mitment based on the recognition that diversity is
an essential characteristic of Europe. By signing this
charter back in spring 2020 – in addition to the inclu-
sion management strategy launched in 2018 – AVL
sent a clear signal in support of promoting diversity
in the company.
Initiatives and
Collaborations in the
ESG Environment
Environmental Protection: Innovation for Sustainable Mobility
AVL is driving innovative and cost-effective solutions for cli-
mate-neutral mobility – from traditional and hybrid technol-
ogies, to battery and fuel cell technologies. With a holistic
approach ranging from brainstorming to series production,
we have every architecture, platform, and energy source
covered. As a result, we are making a significant contribu-
tion to the global reduction of CO2. We are also reducing the
emissions at our own infrastructure. For example, the AVL
battery test center in Graz is powered by 100 % renewable
electricity. Virtualization also reduces fuel consumption
during testing. Ten AVL virtual testbeds save around 1,500
tons of CO2 per year.
Social: From Company Kindergarten to Knowledge Transfer
People are at the heart of all creativity and innovation – this
is one of our central guiding principles. We are striving to
create a working atmosphere that both meets today’s re-
quirements for a modern workplace and promotes the spirit
of invention. AVL was an early adopter of a flexible working
model (teleworking) and supports young families by provid-
ing a company kindergarten. For example, we were award-
ed the “Family & Career” state prize in 2021 in recognition
of our efforts and were voted one of the top 3 companies in
Austria in the state prize the following year. In the rankings
compiled by Randstad, we have consistently been among
the top 3 employers in Austria in recent years – and were
even number 1 in 2023.
AVL employees benefit from around five days of further
training per year, while managers take an average of seven
days – top values compared with the rest of Austria. An-
other key factor is safeguarding expertise: it is very easy
to deploy expertise from traditional internal combustion
engine areas in the new fields of mobility. Product-specific
characteristics can be acquired quickly, and tools and meth-
ods as well as series production experience can be adopted
or adapted. This helps accelerate the transformation toward
sustainable mobility.
Corporate Governance: Responsible, Certified Leadership
Change only succeeds when employees are informed, when
the measures are understood, and when there is an oppor-
tunity for active participation. AVL has already implemented
essential requirements in the context of management struc-
tures and systems as well as reporting. We follow a proven
approach with regard to quality, the environment, security,
and occupational health and safety. We have certifications
for our quality management system (ISO 9001), our environ-
mental management system (ISO 14001), our information
security management system – (ISO 27001 ISMS), and our
management system for occupational health and safety
(ISO 45001).