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 Education
 
Key Figures
Over 495,800 participations in the digital education initiative since 2011

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
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Equal Opportunities for All. We #MakeItHappen
 
Key Figures
Proportion of female employees in the A1 Group in 2023: 40%
Proportion of female managers in the A1 Group in 2023: 35%

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
A1 Croatia is totally switching to green

Key Figures
Share of renewable energy in 2023: 68%
Share of renewable energy for electricity in 2023: 76%
Improvement in energy efficiency from 2022 to 2023: 19%

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
Working at A1
New Working at A1
 
Key Figures
Capital expenditure (CAPEX) – focus on expansion of 5G and broadband services in the fixed network – 2023: EUR 1,090 million
Number of employees with disabilities in 2023: 361

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
Start-ups Campus

Key Figures
Capital expenditure (CAPEX) – focus on expansion of 5G and broadband services in the fixed network – in 2023: EUR 1,090 million
Active start-ups in 2023: 18
Annual turnover of the start-ups in 2023: EUR 34 million

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 contains a clear commitment on the part of the A1 Group to protect and respect human rights. The Group-wide Human Rights Policy, which was published in spring 2022, reaffirms and substantiates the company’s commitment and efforts to protect human rights.

Our Initiatives & Measures
Compliance
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy
Responsible Sourcing Policy
 
Key Figures
Human rights complaints received via the compliance whistleblowing platform in 2023: 7

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
IoT – Internet of Things
Smart Hydrants

Key Figures
Austria:
FTTP: Reached more than 95% of communities and a total length of 73,019 km by the end of 2023
Fiber-optic aggregation network: 84% fiber-optic rate
5G cellular network technology: 85% of the population

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
Responsible Sourcing Policy
Supply-Chain Standards
Conflict Minerals Policy
Sustainable Packaging Guidelines
Due Diligence Form
Environmental Policy
Circular Economy and Zero Waste to Landfill
Refurbishment Center in Bulgaria
Reuse & Recycle in Slovenia
 
Key Figures
Paper consumption: +9% (2023 vs. 2022)
Number of recycled & refurbished devices: 931,212 pcs, +37% (2023 vs. 2022)
Number of suppliers audited in collaboration with JAC in 2023: 137 (6 of which were conducted by A1 Group)

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
Net Zero
Environmental Policy
Clean Energy Strategy

Key Figures
Reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2: -13% (2023 vs. 2022)