Oesterreichische Post AG

The Sustainability Board is an internal committee comprising the full Management Board as well as members of the top management level of Austrian Post who have responsibility in this area. The Sustainability Board sets strategic goals and defines the measures which are needed to achieve these goals. In regular meetings, progress is assessed, risks are evaluated and, as needed, adjustments are made. [...] The regular reporting of ESG indicators in the Management Board is a key component of corporate governance to ensure that the sustainability objectives are achieved and continuously monitored. The quarterly reporting allows important environmental, social and governance (ESG) indicators to be recorded and analysed. The reporting focuses on GHG emissions, fuel consumption, kilometres driven, energy consumption, the performance of photovoltaic systems, as well as select human resources indicators such as the percentage of women, employee turnover and accident frequency. [...] The Management Board regularly provides the Supervisory Board with timely and comprehensive information about all relevant issues relating to business development, including the assessment of the risk situation and risk management as well as ESG matters."
"Österreichische Post AG maintains open dialogue with political interest groups and decision ­makers. As a leading logistics company, the Group monitors a number of different areas, from postal market regulations, through to transport and logistics, digitalisation, energy and sustainability, the labour market and safeguarding the country's critical infrastructure. To do this, Austrian Post communicates its concerns, which are often closely connected to material risks, opportunities and impacts, to political decision makers in the federal government, parliament, the states, cities and communities as well as social partners. ­Establishing possible political contact for domestic or international Group companies must be approved by the Group management. It is in Austrian Post's interest to ensure that the political framework is in line with the company's strategic objectives as well as the needs of its customers. That is why it is so important for the company to foster a culture of open dialogue with all of its stakeholders. This takes place based on the values of the Code of Conduct and Ethics of Austrian Post as well as the Lobbying and Interest Representation Transparency Act (LobbyG), which is derived from it. Neither direct nor indirect political contributions are made to organisations or officials. According to the Lobbying and Interest Representation Transparency Act, employees are required to register and disclose cases in which they represent the interests of their company in the political arena. Austrian Post is registered in the EU Transparency Register under the identification number 726916114945-91; it is registered in the Austrian Lobbying and Interest Representation Register under registration number LIVR-00196. External consultants monitor political developments which are of relevance to Austrian Post on a national and European level and make sure that the company's interests are represented. Austrian Post is also a member of a number of national and international organisations and associations, including the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, the Federation of Austrian Industries, logistics associations, the Universal Postal Union, PostEurop and the International Post Corporation.

Transparency in Safeguarding Political and Economic Interests

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Österreichische Post AG engages in a continual exchange of views with political interest groups and decision-makers. As a leading logistics company, Austrian Post brings concerns about postal market regulations, transport and logistics, digitalisation, energy and sustainability, safeguarding the country's critical infrastructure, etc. to representatives in the federal government, parliament, states, local authorities and social partners. Austrian Post is also committed to ensuring that the political framework is in line with the company's strategic objectives as well as the needs of its customers. Our aim is to communicate and be open with stakeholders in order to increase acceptance, gather support and take their concerns into consideration to the greatest extent possible.

According to the Lobbying and Interest Representation Transparency Act (LobbyG), employees are required to register and disclose cases in which they represent the interests of their company in the political arena.

Details can be viewed in the Lobbying and Interest Representation Register of the Federal Ministry of Justice at https://lobbyreg.justiz.gv.at/edikte/ir/iredi18.nsf/Suche!Openform (register number LIVR-00196).

In addition, external consultants monitor relevant political developments on a national and European level and make sure that the company's interests are represented in decision-making processes. Austrian Post is also a member of a number of national and international organisations and associations, including the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, the Federation of Austrian Industries, logistics associations, the UPU, PostEurop and the International Post Corporation. Austrian Post spends more than EUR 100,000 on lobbying annually.

Additional information is available in the EU Transparency Register at https://ec.europa.eu/transparencyregister/public/homePage.do (ID 726916114945-91).

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]Austrian Post takes supportive positions on draft laws by submitting comments to the bodies in charge of the consultation process and taking part in stakeholder consultations. Improved funding opportunities for energy efficiency measures (such as e-mobility) are discussed with authorities

Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement?[…]Yes