## UN Sustainable Development Goals The “Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development” was adopted at the United Nations summit in September 2015. All 193 member states of the United Nations have undertaken to work to implement Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a regional, national, and international level by 2030. The A1 Group is supporting the achievement of the SDGs through a wide range of activities. ### Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all **SDG 4** **Key Target** 4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship **Our Contribution** The A1 Group champions lifelong learning and the development of digital skills through Group-wide education initiatives. Free training sessions are offered to teach digital skills, and risks such as cybercrime are explained. **Our Initiatives & Measures** [Digital Competences](/content/project/digital-education/index.html) **Key Figures** 570.398 digital education participants from 2021. ### Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls **SDG 5** **Key Targets** 5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere 5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life **Our Contribution** The A1 Group promotes gender equality and non-discrimination and works on empowering women through a number of Group-wide measures to increase diversity and inclusion so that women can reach their fullest potential. **Our Initiatives & Measures** [Diversity, Equal Opportunities & Inclusion Policy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/01/DEI_Policy_2023_engl_-update-2026_Jan_whistleblowerlinknew.pdf) [Equal Opportunities and Diversity](/content/project/equal-opportunities-and-diversity/index.html) [Equal Opportunities for All. We #MakeItHappen](https://jobs.a1.com/diversity/) **Key Figures** • Proportion of female employees in 2025: 40% • Proportion of female managers in 2025: 37% ### Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all **SDG 7** **Key Target** 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix 7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency **Our Contribution** The A1 Group encourages the purchase of electricity from renewable sources and the realization of in-house projects in this area with the aim of reducing its ecological footprint and preventing or lowering carbon emissions. **Our Initiatives & Measures** [Clean Energy Strategy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/07/Strategy-paper-on-clean-energy_2023.pdf) [A1 Croatia is totally switching to green](/content/switching-to-green-a1-croatia/index.html) **Key Figures** • Share of renewable energy in 2025: 72% • Share of renewable energy for electricity in 2025: 79% • Improvement in energy efficiency from 2019 to 2025: 66% ### Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all **SDG 8** **Key Targets** 8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors 8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value **Our Contribution** The A1 Group offers its employees attractive, fair, and flexible working models and promotes their health. It is helping to decouple economic growth from resource consumption by driving digitalization. **Our Initiatives & Measures** [Equal Opportunities and Diversity](/content/project/equal-opportunities-and-diversity/index.html) [Working at A1](https://jobs.a1.com/working-at-a1/) [New Working at A1](https://jobs.a1.com/working-at-a1/#work-life) **Key Figures** • Capital expenditure (CAPEX) – focus on expansion of 5G and broadband services in the fixed network – 2025: EUR 889 million • Number of employees with disabilities in 2025: 430 • Percentage of employees that are covered by the provisions of collective bargaining agreements in 2025: 52% • Top 3 nationalities employed in 2025: Austria, Bulgaria, Belarus ### Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation **SDG 9** **Key Targets** 9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all 9.4 By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities **Our Contribution** The A1 Group is continuously pressing ahead with digitalization, with a particular focus on the roll-out of new technologies such as 5G and secure, high-performance infrastructure. Funding for start-ups helps to support and promote innovation. **Our Initiatives & Measures** [Expansion of Broadband Internet Wholesale Products and Services](/content/wholesale/index.html) [Start-ups Campus](https://a1startup.net/) **Key Figures** • Capital expenditure (CAPEX) – focus on expansion of 5G and broadband services in the fixed network – in 2025: EUR 889 million • Annual turnover of start-ups in 2025: EUR 45 million ### Reduce inequality within and among countries **SDG 10** **Key Target** 10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard **Our Contribution** The A1 Group [Code of Conduct](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/07/A1_Group_Code-of-Conduct_EN_2023.pdf) contains a clear commitment on the part of the A1 Group to protect and respect human rights. The Group-wide [Human Rights Policy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/12/Human-Rights-Policy_August-2025_FINAL.pdf), which was published in spring 2022, reaffirms and substantiates the company’s commitment and efforts to protect human rights. **Our Initiatives & Measures** [Compliance](/content/compliance/index.html) [Diversity,](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/07/A1_Group_Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Policy_2023.pdf) [Equity & Inclusion Policy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/01/DEI_Policy_2023_engl_-update-2026_Jan_whistleblowerlinknew.pdf) [Responsible Sourcing Policy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/06/A1-Group-Responsible-Sourcing-Policy-2024.pdf) **Key Figures** Human rights complaints received via the compliance whistleblowing platform in 2025: 5 ### Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable **SDG 11** **Key Targets** 11.3 By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries 11.6 By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management **Our Contribution** The A1 Group is continually expanding its range of sustainable services in areas including the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Home for customers. **Our Initiatives & Measures** [Smart-Home-Products](/content/a1-smart-home/index.html) [IoT – Internet of Things](https://www.a1.digital/de/iot/) [Smart Hydrants](https://www.a1.digital/case-studies/hawle-hydrants-iot/) **Key Figures** • Fiber length: 140,176 km • Fiber connected radio base stations: 61%, Austria leading with 86% • 5G coverage: 79% population covered • 4G coverage: >99% ### Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns **SDG 12** **Key Targets** 12.1 Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries 12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources 12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse 12.6 Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle 12.7 Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities 12.8 By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature **Our Contribution** The A1 Group contributes to responsible production by promoting the circular economy through measures such as systematic lifecycle management. Recycling and reuse initiatives such as the cell phone recycling program promote responsible consumption. **Our Initiatives & Measures** [Supplier Code of Conduct](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/A1_Group_Supplier-Code-of-Conduct-2024.pdf) [Responsible Sourcing Policy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/06/A1-Group-Responsible-Sourcing-Policy-2024.pdf) [Supply-Chain Standards](/content/project/supply-chain-standards/index.html) [Conflict Minerals Policy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/07/A1-Group-Conflict-Minerals-Policy_2023.pdf) [Sustainable Packaging Guidelines](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/08/CE_Sustainable_Packaging_Quality_Criteria.pdf) [Due Diligence Form](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/08/A1_Group_Due-Diligence-Form.pdf) [Environmental Policy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/08/A1-TAG-Environmental-Policy-August-2024.pdf) [Circular Economy and Zero Waste to Landfill](/content/project/circular-economy/index.html) [Refurbishment Center in Bulgaria](/content/a1-refurbishment-center-in-bulgaria/index.html) [Reuse & Recycle in Slovenia](/content/reuse-recycle-a1-slowenien/index.html) **Key Figures** • Return rate of devices put on the market in 2025: 28% • Number of suppliers audited in collaboration with JAC in 2025: 151 (5 of which were conducted by A1 Group) • Hours of purchasing trainings carried out in 2025: 174 hours • 49 Participants in purchasing trainings • Corrective Action Plans: 794 raised, 221 closed; Major themes (87% of findings): Health % Safety (50%), Working Hours (15%), Environment (12%), Business Ethics (10%) ### Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts **SDG 13** **Key Target** 13.2 Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning **Our Contribution** The A1 Group contributes to climate action by taking steps to improve energy efficiency, offering products and services that lower carbon emissions, and increasing the proportion of its electricity derived from renewable energies. **Our Initiatives & Measures** [A1 Climate Vision](/content/esg/environment/index.html) [Net Zero](/content/project/net-zero/index.html) [Environmental Policy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/08/A1-TAG-Environmental-Policy-August-2024.pdf) [Clean Energy Strategy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/07/Strategy-paper-on-clean-energy_2023.pdf) **Key Figures** • Reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2: -63% (2019 vs. 2025) • Reduction in Scope 3: -22% (2019 vs. 2025) ### Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels **SDG 16** **Key Target** 16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms **Our Contribution** Acting with honesty, fairness, and transparency is a core component of the A1 corporate culture. The company has a comprehensive compliance management system (CMS) to help it achieve its standard of integrity. **Our Initiatives & Measures** [Compliance](/content/compliance/index.html) [Supply-Chain Standards](/content/project/supply-chain-standards/index.html) [Human Rights Policy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/07/A1_Group_Human-Rights-Policy_2023.pdf) [Media Ethics Policy](/content/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/07/A1-TAG-Media-Ethics-Policy_2022.pdf) **Key Figures** Training rate for functions at risk in the company 2025: 95% ## Discover more ##### ESG Reports & Ratings A1 Group has its sustainable activities evaluated annually by rating agencies and is listed in the most important sustainability indices.