63 GRI Index and Assurance statement Engaged citizen Fair partner Responsible banker Human Capacity Report Sustainability management Overview Foreword • Energy efficiency: Together with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a new tranche of financing equivalent to approx. € 73 million was arranged for the conversion of a heat and power cogeneration plant to a gas-fired plant operated primarily with exhaust gases. The switch from coal to gas is intended to lower annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 200,000 tons of CO2 and will bring the plant into compliance with the environmental requirements of the European Union as laid out in the Industrial Emissions Directive. In the course of the implementation of its residential construction projects, Raiffeisen-Leasing GmbH makes the topic of energy efficiency a priority within the framework of its own award “Quality Living”. The buildings are planned and built to be as energy efficient as possible and are also served by an intelligent and efficient energy supply and control system. This can be seen in the example of the project at Krottenbachstrasse 190, which is supplied with energy by means of a highly complex geothermal supply system that is optimized for energy efficiency in the provision of heat and warm water as well as cooling. For instance, the low temperatures captured Quality Living: Wien 19, Krottenbachstraße 190, © Andreas Buchberger in winter with the geothermal brine pipes are used for free cooling during the summer. This allows the residential units to be conveniently supplied with high-quality cooling in an efficient and environmentally friendly way without any restrictions on the users. • Alternative mobility: A financing project amounting to € 18.5 million was carried out to encourage a shift from road to rail for the transport of goods. I n recent years, Raiffeisen Leasing GmbH has been able to accumulate significant expertise in the area of alternative drive technologies. This know-how benefits not only the environment but also the customers, who are supported in making the switch to electrically driven vehicles through advice on subsidies and assistance with processing the associated applications. The company is a pioneer and market leader in the field of electric mobility, and its portfolio currently includes financing of around € 35.8 million for all-electric vehicles. Beyond that, Raiffeisen Leasing GmbH is represented in all significant model regions (such as “e-pendler in niederösterreich”, “e-mobility on demand”, “E-LOG Klagenfurt” or “Großraum Graz”) as well as with “lighthouse projects” in electromobility across Austria. The goal is to initiate visible projects implementing ambitious approaches and innovative developments to make electromobility more attractive to the masses by promoting and developing the associated infrastructure. • Emission reductions: Investment financing in the amount of € 11.2 million was provided for new, environmentally friendly buses for regional transportation. The vehicles are equipped with particularly clean engines (EURO 6 emissions standard) and special soot particle filters. The exhaust gas cleaning is based on SCR technology, and noise levels can also be reduced. In addition, an overall decrease in private transportation can be achieved through the use of the buses. • Sustainable real estate financing: The overall portfolio of RBI AG in sustainable real estate financing currently amounts to approx. € 418 million. The sustainability certifications include Blue Card, ÖGNI, bauXund, DGNB Gold, LEED Silver, Gold and Platinum, Green Globe, Green Key and BREEAM. The various projects focus on aspects such as energy efficiency, avoiding motorized private transportation, renewable energy sources, comfort criteria, safety, construction site management, life cycle costs, capacity for alternative uses, use of environmental products, water efficiency, integration and infrastructure, integral planning, energy monitoring and building operation.
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