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The European Brand Institute has honoured Hannes Bardach, Chairman of the Frequentis Supervisory Board and long-standing former member of the Executive Board, with the Brand [Life] Award. The award recognises his long-standing contribution to building and strengthening the Frequentis brand. Under his leadership, Frequentis evolved from an Austrian company into a global technology leader with a strong brand promise: “For a safer world”. The award also recognises the achievements of all employees whose commitment has contributed to the company’s sustainable success and the strong positioning of the Frequentis brand.

The European Brand Institute’s Brand [Life] Award honours individuals who create sustainable economic and social value through long-term and responsible brand leadership. The principles underpinning the award support the objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDGs 8, 9, and 12, goals that the Frequentis Group also pursues as part of its sustainability efforts.

Frequentis contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Girls! TECH UP is an initiative of the OVE Austrian Electrotechnical Association, giving girls insights into technical careers and educational opportunities. At the anniversary edition of the event on 8 October in Vienna, more than 500 female students took part. Frequentis once again joined the event, giving participants the opportunity to explore the role of a project manager through an interactive activity and learn more about technical career opportunities at Frequentis. Through our participation, we aim to a inspire young women to explore careers in technology.

More information about Girls! TECH UP is available here: https://www.ove.at/ove-news/details/girls-tech-up-wien-2026/

• EcoVadis sustainability rating improves from Bronze to Silver, placing 
  Frequentis Group among the top 15% of companies assessed worldwide
• Frequentis AG has been officially registered under the EU’s environmental management scheme (EMAS), underlining transparent management and continuous improvement
• Frequentis AG has been awarded a national certificate, recognising its commitment to family-friendly working conditions

“These key achievements demonstrate that sustainability at Frequentis extends beyond environmental performance. It is embedded in how we manage our operations, work with suppliers, and support our employees,” says Monika Haselbacher, Chief Operating Officer at Frequentis. “This reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and long-term value creation for customers, employees, investors, and society.”

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Frequentis AG in Vienna has successfully achieved registration under the European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), one of Europe’s most demanding environmental management frameworks.

EMAS builds on the international ISO14001 standard but goes significantly further. It requires organisations to assess their environmental impacts, ensure legal compliance, define improvement measures, and transparently report on their environmental performance through an annual Environmental Statement. Registration follows an independent validation process conducted by an accredited environmental verifier.

This achievement is the result of the dedication and collaboration of colleagues across the organisation. Frequentis would like to thank everyone who contributed to this important step.

Further information on the EMAS registration and the Environmental Statement can be found in the European EMAS Register. The Environmental Statement of the Frequentis Headquarters is available here.

Frequentis has significantly improved its EcoVadis sustainability rating from Bronze to Silver, achieving a score of 78/100 and placing it among the top 15% of companies assessed worldwide by EcoVadis.

EcoVadis is one of the world's leading providers of sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across four key areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The assessment provides an independent evaluation of a company's sustainability management system, policies, actions, and performance.

The EcoVadis Silver Medal recognises the progress Frequentis has made in further strengthening its sustainability management approach and advancing its ESG ambitions across the Group. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of employees across various functions and locations who contribute to the company's sustainability journey.

Compared to the previous assessment, Frequentis improved its overall score, demonstrating its commitment to continuously enhancing environmental, social, and governance performance. The Silver Medal marks an important milestone and encourages further progress towards the company's long-term sustainability objectives.

Link to EcoVadis Sustainability Performance Overview (EN)

Link to EcoVadis recognition page