SBO AG is an Austrian engineering company headquartered in Ternitz, specializing in the manufacture of high-precision components and equipment. Operating through two key divisions—Precision Technology... SBO AG is an Austrian engineering company headquartered in Ternitz, specializing in the manufacture of high-precision components and equipment. Operating through two key divisions—Precision Technology and Energy Equipment—the company produces high-alloy, non-magnetic steels and custom advanced components for demanding industries including energy, space, aerospace, semiconductors, oil and gas, geothermal, and carbon capture & storage. In Precision Technology, SBO AG excels in creating complex steel parts and additive manufacturing solutions that meet the highest accuracy standards for extreme environments. The Energy Equipment division supplies high-end tools for horizontal and directional drilling, well-completion, and downhole applications, designed to withstand high-temperature and high-pressure conditions onshore and offshore, available for rent or purchase. With a global network of over 20 manufacturing, sales, and service locations, SBO AG has established itself as the market leader in precision engineering for over a century, driving innovation, reliability, and sustainability across transformative sectors.
In 2024, SBO 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.
SBO has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of SBO are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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a. SBO's Annual Report 2024
b. SBO's Annual Report 2023
c. SBO's Annual Report 2022
Insights into SBO's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, SBO reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 0, representing 0% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 0 of SBO's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% 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).a
SBO's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have SBO's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, SBO's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 100%, indicating a long-term decline in environmentally sustainable revenue performance.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), SBO's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 100%, suggesting that SBO may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.a, b
Insights into SBO's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, SBO reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 7.97 million,representing 21.2% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 238,000 of SBO's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.6% 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).a
SBO's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have SBO's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, SBO's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)decreased by 97.16%,indicating a long-term decline in green capital deployment, potentially signaling shifting priorities or reduced focus on sustainability-linked investments.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), SBO's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 82.35%,suggesting that SBO may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of SBO's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, SBO reported that EUR 7.97 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 21.2% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 238,000 (0.6% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 20.6% of SBO'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).a
How much of SBO's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, SBO reported that EUR 238,000 of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.6% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that SBO is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
SBO's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
SBO's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is SBO's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, SBO reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.6%
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 SBO is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, SBO allocated EUR 225,120 of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.6% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that SBOhas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into SBO's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, SBO reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 585,000,representing 2.8% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 125,000 of SBO's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.6% 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).a
SBO's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
Have SBO's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, SBO's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)decreased by 81.82%,indicating a long-term decline in sustainability-related operational spending, which may reflect shifting priorities or reduced emphasis on green initiatives.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), SBO's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 85%, suggesting that SBO may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.a, b
How much of SBO's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, SBO reported that EUR 585,000 of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.8% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 125,000 (0.6% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 2.2% of SBO'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).a
How much of SBO's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, SBO reported that EUR 125,000 of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.6% of its total operational expenditure.a
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.
SBO's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
SBO's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is SBO's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, SBO reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.6%
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 of SBO's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, SBO allocated EUR 123,360 of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.6% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that SBOhas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.a
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