Caring means changing

Our ESG Plan is deeply rooted in all aspects of SKB Group.

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At SKB Group, we have established clear and measurable ESG goals to guide our sustainability efforts and track our progress. These goals reflect our commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and robust governance.

In 2022, we institutionalized our sustainability efforts through an ESG strategy. It defines our focus areas, milestones, and a detailed action plan. We conducted an ESG audit and energy study, improving our carbon footprint since 2019. These activities help SKW achieve its ESG goals over the next five years and beyond.

SKB Group: Committed to a Greener Tomorrow

Embracing an ESG-centric approach - we prioritize sustainability, reduce emissions, foster diversity for an exceptional workplace, and strengthen governance for top corporate responsibility standards.

01 Environmental (E)

Commited to environmental protection, sustainability and green energy across the entire value chain.

02 Social (S)

Dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive and safe culture, we aim to make an outstanding workplace for all.

03 Governance (G)

Iteratively strenghtening processes and documentation, ensuring governance aligns with the highest standards.

Our Bees

In September 2024, five bee colonies moved to Schwechater Kabelwerke. Bees not only produce honey, but also make a significant contribution to biodiversity by pollinating the environment with their pollen.

On the right you can see the current data from two of our five beehives equipped with a BeeAndMe monitor. From now on, "Kupfer Karl and Alu Anna" will be in good company. The "Pollen Palace" is also home to many bees and reinforcements for SKW honey production.

Sensor details

Spring

As soon as the outside temperatures reach 10 degrees, the bees begin their cleansing flights. During this, they empty their rectum and undertake exploratory flights. The first flight bees visit hazel bushes and crocuses to collect pollen for the brood. From April, the bees increasingly search for food sources. Pollen and nectar are abundant and serve as food for the queen, as she needs energy for egg-laying. The brood activity is increased to raise more young bees. The colony begins to grow.

Summer

Due to the abundant blossoms in summer, the bee colony develops rapidly. The queen bee lays up to 1500 eggs per day. After July, the bee year ends and the brood nest becomes smaller. From August, the bees prepare for winter by stopping wax production, collecting the last pollen, and sealing the hive. The foraging bees gather more nectar, which the hive bees process into honey. From September, the queen lays eggs for the first winter bees, which keep the hive warm.

Autumn

From October, things start to slow down as it gets too cold for the bees. If the temperature is right, the flying bees will occasionally leave the hive to collect the last of the nectar. Even on colder nights, the workers have to keep their remaining brood nest at 35 degrees in order to get the last winter bees from this brood, which will now get the colony and especially the queen through the coming winter.

Winter

Now it gets really cold. All around 10,000 bees sit in the winter cluster and warm each other. Over several combs, they form a tightly packed ball and shiver with their flight muscles to generate the necessary 35 degrees and protect the last brood. They rotate within the cluster so that they take turns sitting on the outside and then warming up again further inside. The queen sits in the middle. The colony strives to consume as little energy as possible and to conserve their honey reserves.

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Explore our ESG documents, available for download. Discover our sustainability initiatives and commitment to a greener future in this informative resource.

CO2 Footprint 2023

Size: 157.2 KiB

ESG Strategy & Goals 2025

Size: 707.4 KiB

Photovoltaic Power: Covering 75% of Consumption.

Fleet Electrification: Transitioning to Electric Vehicles.

Biodiversity Project: Enhancing Local Ecosystems.

Employee CO2 Reduction: Encouraging Cycling to Work.

Our Code of Conduct and its associated regulations are not seeking to „invent“ new approaches. Instead, they aim to clearly demonstrate the obligations we must fulfill nowadays.

SKW

SKB Group

SKW Schwechater Kabelwerke GmbH

Himberger Straße 50, 2320 Schwechat

Caring means changing

ESG Plan

At SKB Group, we have established clear and measurable ESG goals to guide our sustainability efforts and track our progress. These goals reflect our commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and robust governance.

SKB Group: Committed to a Greener Tomorrow

Our goals

Embracing an ESG-centric approach - we prioritize sustainability, reduce emissions, foster diversity for an exceptional workplace, and strengthen governance for top corporate responsibility standards.

01

Environmental (E)

Commited to environmental protection, sustainability and green energy across the entire value chain.

02

Social (S)

Dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive and safe culture, we aim to make an outstanding workplace for all.

03

Governance (G)

Iteratively strenghtening processes and documentation, ensuring governance aligns with the highest standards.