voestalpine’s corporate strategy focuses on leadership in innovation, technology, and quality. Hence research & development (R&D) are central to the company’s business model. The continual development of new products and production processes is indispensable for voestalpine as it aims to differentiate itself from the competition and maintain its technology leadership. Innovation driven by R&D thus ensures the company’s success in the long term. As a Group focused on sustainability, voestalpine also works to ensure that absolutely all of its R&D projects in product and process development make a positive contribution to sustainability.
SDG 4 – Quality education 
SDG 7 – Affordable and clean energy 
SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth 
SDG 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure 
SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities 
SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production 
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the goals 