Social sustainability

Health and Safety:

Employees’ health and safety at work are major concerns for Andritz. The company sets numerous measures for the protection of the staff, not only to maintain the human capital but to live up to the social responsibility vis-à-vis the individual person.

Investing in People:

Andritz knows that all corporate success is based on the people forming the company.  Consequently, Human Resources Management is a top priority whereas Andritz invests significant funds in the development and wellbeing of employees. A new management training program (“Management Challenge”) has been implemented in the Group with great success. International and local courses offer training in areas like leadership skills, change management, or conflict resolution.

Involvement is another success factor for Andritz. Employees are generally encouraged to contribute their knowledge and experience. One instrument is the suggestion for improvement area in the Andritz intranet implemented at a number of sites.

A major challenge for Andritz has been the integration of the newly acquired companies. Great importance is laid upon measures to integrate leadership staff and employees in such cases.

Cooperation with the works councils is another principle for Andritz. All relevant issues are being resolved in close collaboration with the worker representatives.

Andritz also substantially invests in the attraction of highly qualified personnel. The cooperation with universities is one activity to support the recruiting efforts.