Non-financial Report
Dear shareholders,
The 2024 non-financial report informs Rosenbauer International AG about material sustainability topics and the status of their integration into Rosenbauer’s corporate strategy and business model. In the reporting year, important steps were taken in the areas of sustainability and corporate governance. The new remuneration policy, which will apply from financial year 2025, takes into account ESG criteria for the first time and expands the performance evaluation of Executive Board, Supervisory Board, and senior executives to include sustainability-related aspects.
Markus Richter, CFO, Sebastian Wolf, CEO, Andreas Zeller, CSO
A double materiality analysis (DMA) and a climate risk and vulnerability analysis were carried out in preparation for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The results of the DMA defined the structure of this report and, together with the climate risk analysis, they provide an important basis for a future transition plan and further decisions. Although the Austrian implementation law is still pending, we feel well prepared for the CSRD.
The climate strategy was pursued further with energy efficiency measures. The climate objectives’ validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) confirms their alignment with international climate objectives. In addition, we participated in the CDP Climate Rating again in the 2024 reporting year and achieved a B-rating.
Measures to promote gender equality continued. The women@rosenbauer initiative and supporting the UN Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) will help to further increase the percentage of women in the company.
The sustainable development of the business model continues to be a key focal point. In addition to electrifying firefighting vehicles, our refurbishment program and the expansion of our service infrastructure pursue approaches that move toward circular business models. With this report, Rosenbauer documents its progress on key sustainability topics.
Yours sincerely,
MARKUS RICHTER, CFO
SEBASTIAN WOLF, CEO
ANDREAS ZELLER, CSO