A1 Telekom Austria Group’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, the members of the United Nations adopted targets for sustainable development (Sustainable Development Goals or SDG) on economic, social and ecological levels. These goals came into effect on 1 January 2016 and will remain valid for 15 years (until 2030). Politics, civil society and the economy are working together on their implementation. A1 Telekom Austria Group is making contributions to the following SDGs:

A1 Telekom Austria Group supports opportu- nities of equal access to digital media for all peop- le. Furthermore, it offers digital solutions with social added value.

Promoting steady, broad and sustainable economic growth, productive full-time employment as well as humane work for all.

Assuring fair, inclusive and high-quality educa- tion and life-long learning possibilities.

A1 Telekom Austria Group offers its em- ployees fair and flexible work environments, pro- motes their health and implements measures to increase diversity and fight discrimination. By enabling digitalisation, it promotes a decoupling of economic growth and resource consumption.

A1 Telekom Austria Group also continuously advances the expansion of its network infrastruc- ture. It thereby focuses on network quality and reliability.

Reducing inequality within and between nations.

Sustainable Developement Goals

A1 Telekom Austria Group’s contribution:

Digitalisation & promoting innovation

Creating a powerful and robust infrastructu- re, promoting broad and sustainable indus- trialisation and sup- porting innovation.

Assuring sustainable patterns of consumption and production.

A1 Telekom Austria Group promotes con- stant learning and media literacy development through free training in the framework of the group-wide A1 Internet for All initiative.

A1 Telekom Austria Group is focusing on waste prevention and the recycling of valuable raw materials. At the same time, the Group takes into account ecological standards when expan- ding its network and works on standard product solutions.