Sustainability
Sustainability
Sustainability
In September 2015, the 17 SDG Goals were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), unanimously adopted by 193 countries, set a new universal standard for sustainable development designed to end poverty, address inequalities and combat climate change by 2030. The objectives and indicators behind the goals provide a benchmark for measuring success.
Since its foundation, PV-Invest has stood for sustainable and profitable investments in renewable energies. A key part of the company’s philosophy is aimed at combating climate change and its consequences. Generating electricity using photovoltaics and small-scale hydropower is extremely effective and efficient, and the ecological footprint is small. On average, a PV power plant saves the same amount of CO2 in its first year of operation as is produced during the generation of the individual power plant components
Good health and well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Photovoltaic power generation and small hydropower are extremely effective and efficient, and the ecological footprint is low. Both technologies will rarely produce emissions and greenhouse gases throughout their life cycle. This will reduce the pollution and contamination of the air, water and soil, and increase people’s health and well-being.
Good health and well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Photovoltaic power generation and small hydropower are extremely effective and efficient, and the ecological footprint is low. Both technologies will rarely produce emissions and greenhouse gases throughout their life cycle. This will reduce the pollution and contamination of the air, water and soil, and increase people’s health and well-being.
Affordable and clean energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Every commissioning of a photovoltaic and small hydropower plant provides the population with electricity from a renewable energy source. The increasing number of photovoltaic power plants is already providing grid parity (i.e., equal and even lower costs for solar power as for electricity from conventional energy sources).
Affordable and clean energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Every commissioning of a photovoltaic and small hydropower plant provides the population with electricity from a renewable energy source. The increasing number of photovoltaic power plants is already providing grid parity (i.e., equal and even lower costs for solar power as for electricity from conventional energy sources).
Decent work andeconomic growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. The increasing digitization and electrification of many industrial sectors is causing a steadily increasing demand for electricity. Photovoltaic and small hydropower plants provide an excellent basis to meet this need in a resource-saving manner.
Decent work andeconomic growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. The increasing digitization and electrification of many industrial sectors is causing a steadily increasing demand for electricity. Photovoltaic and small hydropower plants provide an excellent basis to meet this need in a resource-saving manner.
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. The increasing use of photovoltaic and small hydropower plants ensures a sustainable as well as future-proof energy infrastructure, thus ensuring affordable and equal access to this infrastructure. The use of off-grid solutions also offers the possibility of supplying areas without (sufficient) connection to the electrical grid. At the same time, this ensures an efficient use of resources.
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. The increasing use of photovoltaic and small hydropower plants ensures a sustainable as well as future-proof energy infrastructure, thus ensuring affordable and equal access to this infrastructure. The use of off-grid solutions also offers the possibility of supplying areas without (sufficient) connection to the electrical grid. At the same time, this ensures an efficient use of resources.
Sustainable cities and communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Sustainable urban and residential construction calls for reducing the environmental impact and improving the quality of the air in urban areas. Electromobility and the necessary provision of clean energy are essential components of contemporary urban planning. With photovoltaic power plants, it is possible to produce and supply the electricity right where it is needed.
Sustainable cities and communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Sustainable urban and residential construction calls for reducing the environmental impact and improving the quality of the air in urban areas. Electromobility and the necessary provision of clean energy are essential components of contemporary urban planning. With photovoltaic power plants, it is possible to produce and supply the electricity right where it is needed.
Responsible consumption and production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. Electric energy is already one of the most important production and consumer goods. For resource-efficient and sustainable production, technologies such as photovoltaic and small hydropower plants as well as the use of other renewable energies are indispensable. By raising awareness and providing relevant information, sustainable and efficient resource consumption is promoted.
Responsible consumption and production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. Electric energy is already one of the most important production and consumer goods. For resource-efficient and sustainable production, technologies such as photovoltaic and small hydropower plants as well as the use of other renewable energies are indispensable. By raising awareness and providing relevant information, sustainable and efficient resource consumption is promoted.
Climate action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Climate change, limited reserves of fossil fuels and a globally increasing energy demand require new ways of supplying energy. Renewable energies such as photovoltaics and hydropower use the inexhaustible power of nature and represent an attractive alternative to conventional power generation. We have set ourselves the task of exploiting this enormous potential of renewable energies.
Climate action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Climate change, limited reserves of fossil fuels and a globally increasing energy demand require new ways of supplying energy. Renewable energies such as photovoltaics and hydropower use the inexhaustible power of nature and represent an attractive alternative to conventional power generation. We have set ourselves the task of exploiting this enormous potential of renewable energies.
respACT – austrian business council for sustainable development is Austria’s leading corporate platform for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Development. The association supports its currently around 300 member companies in achieving ecological and social goals economically and on their own responsibility. www.respact.at
We always strive to develop ourselves in terms of sustainability and CSR. Therefore, PV-Invest has been a member of respACT since 2019.
Sustainability ratings are an important benchmark for assessing holistic and forward-looking corporate governance as well as performance in the area of corporate sustainability. As such, they are an essential tool for the investment decisions of sustainability-oriented investors.
PV-Invest was again assessed for corporate sustainability in 2022 by the Austrian rating agency rfu. With a rating score of +3.6, PV-Invest achieved an excellent rating result of “ab” and was thus able to confirm its very good initial rating. You can find the complete rating report here.
rfu is an Austrian company specialising in sustainable investment and in particular sustainability analysis. The best companies in this respect are awarded the status “rfu Qualified” and included in rfu’s sustainable investment universes.
The association Energieforum Kärnten was founded in 2009 as a platform for sustainability. The aim is to contribute to the sustainable development of our society.
In December 2019, PV-Invest was awarded the EFK Certificate for Sustainability. Find further information about the Energieforum Kärnten here.
