Hochtief AG

Common Name
Hochtief
Country
Germany
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction
Employees
50,961
Ticker
HOT
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Hochtief AG is one of the world's leading providers of construction services, headquartered in Essen, Germany. As a construction giant, Hochtief operates across the globe, delivering diverse projects ...

Hochtief EU Taxonomy Data Preview

In 2024, Hochtief was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.

The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.

Hochtief has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Hochtief are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.

Metric (tonnes)2024202320222021 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover
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Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex
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Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex
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Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex
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Insights into Hochtief's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Hochtief reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 25.00 billion, representing 75.1% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 2.33 billion of Hochtief's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 7% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).

Hochtief's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

20212022202320240%25%50%75%100%% Taxonomy-Eligible turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

Have Hochtief's revenues become more sustainable over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hochtief's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 30% , suggesting that Hochtief may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.

How much of Hochtief's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Hochtief reported that EUR 25.00 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 75.1% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 2.33 billion (7% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 68.1% of Hochtief's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.

How much of Hochtief's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Hochtief reported that EUR 2.33 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 7% of its total turnover.

This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.

Hochtief's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Total TaxonomyNon-Eligible BTurnover(24.9%)Total TaxonomyAligned A1 Turnover(7.0%)Total TaxonomyEligible but NotAligned A2 Turnover(68.1%)

Hochtief's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

CCMCCAWTRPPCCEBIO0%20%40%60%80%% Taxonomy-Eligible turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

How is Hochtief's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Hochtief reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:

  • Climate Change Mitigation: 7%
  • Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
  • Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
  • Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
  • Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
  • Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much revenue does Hochtief earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

In 2024, Hochtief reported that EUR 2.33 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 7% of the company's total revenue, indicating that Hochtief has limited exposure on solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.

Insights into Hochtief's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Hochtief reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 46.49 million, representing 2.5% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 19.19 million of Hochtief's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).

Hochtief's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

20212022202320240%15%30%45%60%% Taxonomy-Eligible capex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

Have Hochtief's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hochtief's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 93.75%, suggesting that Hochtief may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.

How much of Hochtief's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Hochtief reported that EUR 46.49 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.5% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 19.19 million (1% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 1.5% of Hochtief's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).

How much of Hochtief's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Hochtief reported that EUR 19.19 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1% of its total capital investment.

This low alignment reflects that Hochtief is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.

Hochtief's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Total TaxonomyNon-Eligible B Capex(97.5%)Total TaxonomyAligned A1 Capex(1.0%)Total TaxonomyEligible but NotAligned A2 Capex(1.5%)

Hochtief's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

CCMCCAWTRPPCCEBIO0%0.4%0.8%1.2%1.6%% Taxonomy-Eligible capex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

How is Hochtief's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Hochtief reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:

  • Climate Change Mitigation: 1%
  • Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
  • Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
  • Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
  • Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
  • Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much Hochtief is investing in climate-related solutions?

In 2024, Hochtief allocated EUR 18.39 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 1% of the company's total capital expenditure, indicating that Hochtief has only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.

Insights into Hochtief's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Hochtief reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 204.10 million, representing 52% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 22.79 million of Hochtief's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 5.8% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).

Hochtief's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

20212022202320240%25%50%75%100%% Taxonomy-Eligible opex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

Have Hochtief's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hochtief's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 24.68%, suggesting that Hochtief may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.

How much of Hochtief's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Hochtief reported that EUR 204.10 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 52% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 22.79 million (5.8% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 46.2% of Hochtief's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).

How much of Hochtief's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Hochtief reported that EUR 22.79 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 5.8% of its total operational expenditure.

This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.

Hochtief's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Total TaxonomyNon-Eligible B Opex(48.0%)Total TaxonomyAligned A1 Opex(5.8%)Total TaxonomyEligible but NotAligned A2 Opex(46.2%)

Hochtief's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

CCMCCAWTRPPCCEBIO0%15%30%45%60%% Taxonomy-Eligible opex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

How is Hochtief's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Hochtief reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:

  • Climate Change Mitigation: 4.7%
  • Climate Change Adaptation: 1.1%
  • Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
  • Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
  • Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
  • Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much of Hochtief's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

In 2024, Hochtief allocated EUR 22.77 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 5.8% of the company's total OPEX, indicating that Hochtief has only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.

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