## Our responsibility for people, planet and society

As a driver of digitalization, the A1 Group makes a substantial contribution to promoting environmental sustainability, resource conservation, and equal opportunities in society for the benefit of people and the environment. Through the use of digital media, digitalization establishes an important basis for equal access to information, education, and knowledge. And last but not least, digitalization can reduce negative environmental impacts and the waste of resources, thereby supporting the fight against climate change.

## Empowering a Sustainable Future

Reaching **net zero** (Scope 1 & Scope 2) by tapping into the potential of renewable energies and energy efficiency.

Embodying and strengthening the **circular economy**.

Closing the loop by recovering valuable resources and achieving **zero waste to landfill**.

## Empowering our Communities and Employees

Ramping up our **digital** competences and empowering our future employees.

Ensuring **equal opportunities** for all and celebrating **diversity**.

Fostering **corporate citizenship** and giving back to society.

## Empowering a Fair, Digital Life

Leading by example and ensuring high **supply-chain standards**.

Ensuring **data security** and **data protection** in all our areas of operation.

Providing trust with **high compliance** and data management **requirements**.

Find out more about the initiatives across the various A1 Markets

## Sustainable Development Goals

At the United Nations Summit in September 2015, the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” was adopted. A1 Group supports this objective through a wide range of activities.

## ESG News

[**Climate and Transparency Leadership Reconfirmed by CDP**](/content/climate-and-transparency-leadership-reconfirmed-by-cdp/index.html): Our leadership in transparent environmental reporting has been reaffirmed with an A rating on the 2025 CDP List for Climate.

[**Let’s Talk Money: Female Empowerment at A1 through Financial Know-How**](/content/lets-talk-money-female-empowerment-at-a1-through-financial-know-how/index.html): True to the motto “Let’s Talk Money,” the group-wide A1 Kick-Off event for the Female Empowerment Initiative took place on November 5, 2025. At the heart of the program is a clear goal: to support women at A1 in shaping their financial future independently.

[**Leading with purpose: The A1 Group at the 10th UN Global Compact European Business & Human Rights Meeting**](/content/a1-group-at-un-global-compact-european-business-human-rights-meeting/index.html): At the 10th UN Global Compact European Business & Human Rights Meeting, A1 Group reaffirmed its commitment to integrating human rights due diligence throughout its operations.

## Discover more

##### ESG Ratings

A1 Group has its sustainable activities evaluated annually by rating agencies and is listed in the most important sustainability indices.

[ESG Ratings](/content/esg/ratings-and-certificates/ "ESG Ratings"/index.html)

##### A1 Climate Vision

Digitalization and climate change are the key challenges of the 21st century.

[Climate Vision](/content/esg/environment/ "Climate Vision"/index.html)

##### We are there for you

Raffaela Ortner

Responsible ESG

A1 Group

[Email](mailto:esg@a1.group "Email")