Sustainability in the construction industry: A guide to SDGs, ESG guidelines and the EU taxonomy
In a world that is increasingly characterized by environmental awareness and social responsibility, various concepts and regulations play a decisive role for companies. These include:
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The SDGs are a United Nations action plan for sustainable development by 2030, comprising 17 goals, including combating poverty and hunger and preserving the environment.
ESG guidelines (Environment, Social, Governance): ESG guidelines are a framework for companies to integrate environmental, social and governance aspects into their business practices. They promote environmental and social responsibility as well as transparent governance.
EU taxonomy: The EU taxonomy defines criteria for classifying economic activities as environmentally sustainable. It promotes investment in environmentally friendly projects that contribute to achieving the EU’s climate targets.
Why is it important for companies in the construction industry to achieve these goals?
There are decisive reasons for this from both an ecological and an economic perspective. From an environmental perspective, the construction industry is one of the biggest contributors to environmental pollution, be it through resource consumption, emissions or waste. Achieving the ESG guidelines, meeting the EU Taxonomy Regulation and SDG targets is therefore crucial to reducing the ecological footprint and protecting the environment.
In addition, implementing these goals also offers economic benefits. Companies that integrate ESG guidelines and SDG targets into their business strategies are often more attractive to investors and financial institutions. They can reduce costs by increasing efficiency and mitigating risk and have a better long-term position in a changing market environment.
With OK ZT-GmbH to the SDGs: Successful implementation of ESG criteria
Our aim is to design forward-looking projects by giving equal consideration to ecological, social and economic aspects. This is why we focus on ESG criteria and the associated SDGs as early as the project planning process.
Through specific partnerships, such as the Kennedy partnership with Madaster – a tool that, among other things, boosts the circular economy in the construction industry or the cooperation with the AFM Box – a solution for sustainable asset management in existing and new buildings, coupled with our extensive expertise, the achievement of various SDG goals has become a central competence of OK ZT-GmbH.
OK ZT-GmbH supports companies in achieving their goals by specializing in measures and activities that specifically lead to the achievement of the following SDGs:
- Clean water & sanitation
- Affordable & clean energy
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Sustainable cities & communities
- Sustainable consumption & production
OK ZT-GmbH as ÖGNI EU Taxonomy Advisor
As OK ZT GmbH, we are proud to be recognized as a certified ÖGNI EU Taxonomy Advisor. This certification underlines our commitment to sustainability and our in-depth expertise in the field of EU taxonomy. OK ZT clients benefit from this status as they can access expertise and advice to help them understand and integrate the complex requirements of the EU taxonomy into their business strategies. As a certified consultant, we are able to offer customized solutions that meet our clients’ needs and help them effectively achieve their sustainability goals.
A sustainable partnership
If you are also looking for sustainable solutions and strategies for your company, do not hesitate to contact our experts. We will be happy to provide you with our expertise and tailor-made solutions to help you build a more sustainable future together.