Guiding Principles of the Environment Agency Austria

Our mission statement defines the fundamental corporate values and principles that guide our actions. It serves as a guide for the daily conduct of our employees and managers, strengthening our corporate identity and creating a common focus for all those involved. It also supports our strategic development and provides a framework for setting corporate, quality, environmental and information security objectives.

Who we are

As Austria’s leading expert institution for the environment, climate and sustainable development, we are committed to shaping a liveable future in which environmental and climate protection form the foundations for social and economic action.

Thanks to our proven expertise, our independence, impartiality and our innovative strength, we are the first “port of call” for politics, business, science and society in general. We promote the achievement of Austria’s environmental and climate protection goals by collecting, evaluating and communicating information on the state of the environment. We also provide fact-based advice to decision-makers and foster public participation.

We stand for environmental knowledge, competence, transparency and responsibility.

Our values and principles

Credibility and excellence

Our high-quality, scientifically sound, independent work establishes us as a trusted institution in the field of environmental protection and climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Sustainability and responsibility

As a company, we are pioneers in sustainability and promote it in all our actions. This includes providing family-friendly working conditions, equal opportunities, and encouraging intercultural dialogue. We actively reduce the negative environmental impact of our activities and implement our environmental goals consistently, to continuously improve our performance in this area.

Innovation and progress

We design pioneering environmental and climate change mitigation measures and develop forward-looking, data-driven solutions that efficiently address new challenges.

Quality and efficiency

Quality is a key foundation of our success and a decisive factor in customer satisfaction. Our streamlined processes are secure and geared towards the highest quality standards. We focus on transparent procedures and are committed to continuous improvement. By constantly optimising our portfolio,  we are strengthening our national and international position.

 Transparency and cooperation

We maintain fair and transparent relationships with our customers, partners and suppliers. Our corporate culture is characterised by appreciation, dialogue and a focus on results.

Security and confidentiality

Protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and data is our top priority. We continuously improve our information security management systems and comply with all relevant legal obligations and other binding requirements.

Stability and attractiveness

We are an economically stable company and an attractive employer, with competent and committed employees. Our organisation is “The Place 2 Be” for people who want to work with us towards a sustainable future.