The actions in the transition plan can be thematically assigned to four main decarbonization levers: Cooperation with Clients and Partners, Low emission construction materials, Increasing Efficiency and Effectivity, and Renewable Energy. These actions address HOCHTIEF’s main emission sources and pave the way for continuous reduction of GHG emissions in all scope categories. Responsibility for implementation lies with the operational units, and progress is tracked against targets. The actions extend across all business activities and apply to all operating regions.

The undertaking has established GHG emission reduction targets. For Scope 1 emissions, the target is at least a 20% reduction by 2025 relative to the 2019 base year and climate neutrality by 2038. The baseline is 371,597 t CO2e (100%). Up to the end of the reporting year, absolute Scope 1 emissions were reduced by 159,493 metric tons compared to 2019, corresponding to a 43% reduction. Scope 1 intensity was reduced by no less than 52% compared to 2019.