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When compared internationally, Austrian forests clearly distinguish themselves from those in other countries:
/ Forests have a dual function in this country: they serve, on the one hand, as recreational areas and, on the other, as suppliers of raw materials. Forests are publicly accessible in this country and thus serve as sites for local recreation.
/ An essential advantage is attained through their management: people not only prefer to walk in well-kept forests, but also use them to attain a valuable resource, located directly in front of their own front door: the raw material wood.
/ Wood is thus used as a raw material and a building material – and can even supply energy through combustion after use.
Green Finance also focuses on sustainability when it comes to mobility in everyday working life. In 2022, we are already powered 54% by alternative drives. The goal is to increase this to 75% by 2024. To achieve this, we are gradually replacing combustion engines with hybrid or electric vehicles.
/ Supporting children’s cancer relief through fundraising at company events
/ Strong commitment and support from the company for charitable projects of its business partners
/ Individual sponsorships for business partners for sports and exercise programmes for children
/ Implemented by means of modern, environmentally friendly and energy-saving construction
/ Use of existing, already sealed surfaces – no additional soil sealing
/ Strong involvement of the municipalities in planning and implementation
/ Creating local added value and opening areas up to the population
/ Frein Castle: revitalisation and restoration of the existing historic building as a listed building
/ Mauerkirchen: conversion of the old furniture store into a modern, family-friendly residential complex with a low energy standard
/ Green Business Centre Linz: demolition of the old industrial building, new construction of an energy-efficient commercial property, and creation of a healthy working environment for employees
Revitalisation of existing properties and restoring usability for the regions
In the municipality of Weng im Innkreis, there was an old building to be demolished in the middle of the town. Here, a long, vacant mixed area (an old farm with commercial space) is being completely revived. The building has already been demolished and professionally recycled and is being converted into modern and affordable living spaces. A special focus of this project is thus on recycling the old building: usable parts are sold, old wood is turned into wood carvings, the bricks are shredded and used for industrial construction, and the crushed concrete is used for the construction of the new building.
2020 saw the start of the planning for the Green Business Centre in Linz (GBC for short). While the raw material gas was still used for commercial properties for cost reasons, the Green Finance Group opted for sustainable heating in the form of an air-source heat pump on the roof. This makes the company one of the pioneers in the region, and proud to have implemented one of the first commercial buildings of this form. By using a heat pump, an efficient solution for heating and air conditioning was achieved: in summer, the air source heat pump is turned over and cools the ceiling elements installed in the building in a resource-saving and highly energy-conserving manner.
During the planning, the Green Finance Group took care to ensure that no new built-up area was created. An old, vacant industrial building was demolished and professionally recycled. The existing asphalt, contaminated with pollutants, was excavated and processed. Since the property is located in a water protection zone, the company took care to protect the groundwater during all activities. A feel-good atmosphere is therefore created for the employees: each workplace is bright, friendly and has high-quality, ergonomic office furniture.
In 2019, construction began for the already leased property in Mauerkirchen in the state of Upper Austria. An old, vacant former furniture store was turned into a family and environmentally friendly rental property with 38 bright family apartments with a low energy standard.
A special focus was placed on realising maximum and sensible utility of the area. Among other things, this resulted in a community garden with a playground on the building's roof terrace, which is available to all tenants.
In Frankenburg am Hausruck in the state of Upper Austria, the Green Finance Group revitalised the landmark of the region: the historic Frein Castle in the heart of the town was renovated from scratch in close collaboration with the monument protection authorities and thereby made usable again for the local population. The façade and characteristic roof were restored, while modern rental apartments and commercial space were created inside. In close cooperation with the Animal Welfare Association, the breeding ground of the fifth-largest bat colony in Upper Austria was preserved.
Green Finance Group AG
Fürst-Franz-Josef-Straße 68
FL-9490 Vaduz
Tel.: 00423 376 44 88
office@greenfinance24.com
