CR Organization

The close integration of corporate responsibility (CR) into HOCHTIEF’s corporate strategy is reflected in how CR is organized: Management of sustainability issues is performed by the CR function within HOCHTIEF Corporate Development. In this way, sustainability is incorporated organizationally into the development and shaping of strategy and innovation processes.

The CR Committee, established in 2007, is in charge of ongoing development of the HOCHTIEF CR strategy. It also translates that strategy into targets and action items, then initiates and monitors their implementation. In its work, the Committee makes use of the Group’s tried and true management systems, including the environment and safety management system and the compliance system, which features both internal and external audits. The CR Committee reports to the Executive Board on CR initiatives, providing advice and making recommendations. The Committee meets on a quarterly basis. HOCHTIEF employees can learn about all discussion topics and meeting outcomes on the corporate intranet.

To reinforce integration and knowledge transfer on sustainability issues within the Group, the sustainability excellence team was formed in 2008. This is made up for the most part of employees from operational units. With support from the CR Committee, the sustainability excellence team translates strategic ideas into sustainable products and services along the length of the project life cycle and brings those products and services to market. The team meets regularly for this purpose at various locations.