Investor Relations English Switch language or country Open/close search Search open / close navigation share tweet mail Responsible advocacy of interests and VERBUND positions Dialogue with political and societal decision makers is an essential element of sustainable corporate governance. With our positions, we would like to contribute towards solving policy challenges regarding energy and the environment. Therefore we would also like to make our expert knowledge available for developing stable and fair framework conditions for our energy future. Energylab in Altötting on the topic “Shaping the Energy Future Regionally”, hosted by VERBUND with cooperation partners from Bavaria and Austria: Please accept marketing-cookies for this website displaying YouTube-videos. Downloads Energy lab brochure PDF 3.9 MB Code of Conduct Representation of Interests PDF 22.8 kB Responsible representation of interests regarding our stakeholder-groups is of utmost importance for VERBUND. Our most important stakeholders in the representation of interests are the decision-makers and leading experts in the fields of politics and administration in Austria, Germany and in the European Union as well as expert organisations, associations and other interest groups, such as environmental groups. We endeavour to regularly exchange ideas regarding energy and environmental-related political subjects with these groups. When it comes to its relations with stakeholders, VERBUND itself has clear objectives regarding a transparent and responsible representation of interests and states: we orientate ourselves according to substantive positions and apply our knowledge constructively to the decision-making process. We commit ourselves to a responsible and sustainable representation of our interests in accordance with our corporate mission statement and our basic values. Engaging in Dialogue We are committed to engaging in regular dialogue with the broadest possible base of stakeholder groups. Here, we provide information via different channels on energy policy developments, enter into a discourse on current and future challenges for the energy industry and offer constructive suggestions for solutions. In the following, you can find an overview of the most important dialogue formats in VERBUND’s special interest group. Energy Breakfast Round Table Discussion with Environmental Organisations Our positions Whoever takes on responsibility, has to also openly and honestly vouch for their point of view. We would like to present our positions on important current energy- and climate-related policy topics here. We have drawn them up in a short and concise manner. If you would like to receive further information regarding this, then please do not hesitate to contact us. Electromobility: An important contribution towards reducing the CO2 emissions Hydropower: Part of the renewable family Digitisation Enabling 100% renewable energy by 2030 with storage and flexibility Sector coupling and sector integration – connecting the energy requirements of economic sectors and raising the decarbonisation potential in the process Green hydrogen Climate protection: ecologically and societally necessary, economically purposeful Renewables expansion Energy efficiency Sustainable finance: Steering investments towards decarbonisation Certificates of origin and evidence management systems Studies & Expert Assessment In the interest of generating current figures and data as well as scientific knowledge about topics relating to energy politics, VERBUND regularly takes part in studies and assessments relevant to the enterprise. Our experts contribute their know-how and experience in the process. Here, you can find a selection of studies that were commissioned by VERBUND. Macroeconomic study on the value of hydropower Study on the ecological and economic effects of e-mobility Memberships Membership and participation in associations and professional organisations form an important component of responsible special interest groups. VERBUND is therefore represented in numerous associations in order to share its knowledge and interests in the best possible manner, but also to generate (specialised) knowledge that can be valuable for the company’s further development. The focus here lies on national special interest groups, as well as scientific institutions and professional associations. When it comes to special interest groups, aspects such as transparency, clarity and responsibility are of particular importance to us. VERBUND’s memberships are therefore aligned with our corporate philosophy and the principles for responsible special interest groups. VERBUND and companies in the VERBUND group are represented in the following organisations, among others: Austrian Mobile Power (AMP) Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V (BDEW) Deutsche Handelskammer in Österreich European Federation of Energy Traders (EFET) Industriellenvereinigung Österreichs (IV) Oesterreichs Energie (OE) Österreichischer Wasser- und Abfallwirtschaftsverband (ÖWAV) Weltenergierat Österreich (World Energy Council Austria) In addition, thanks to a nomination by Oesterreichs Energie (OE), VERBUND employees are also active on the boards of EURELECTRIC and other European special interest groups. Contact Persons Next teaser Previous teaser Back to Top VERBUND on Facebook VERBUND on LinkedIn VERBUND on Xing VERBUND on Youtube VERBUND on Twitter VERBUND on Instagram Contact 0800 210 210 (free telephone hotline within Austria) Email: info@verbund.at VERBUND AG P.O. 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