One year ago, UNIQA launched its newest subsidiary, UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions with a bold vision: to help businesses of all sizes navigate the growing complexities of climate risks while building long-term resilience.
What began in July 2024 in Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia has already grown into a crucial driver of sustainable transformation for corporate clients across the region: “One year in, we’ve built a strong foundation – shaped by trusted partnerships, innovative solutions, and a passionate team united by a shared mission. And this is only the beginning,” says Olivera Böhm-Rybak, CEO of UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions.
Becoming the leading service provider on the market is a key strategic objective of UNIQA 3.0 “Growing Impact.” The strategy places a strong focus on customer centricity and aims to bring UNIQA’s brand promise of “living better together” to life through concrete actions. The establishment of UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions in particular a significant step beyond the traditional insurance business, enabling the development of innovative, tailor-made solutions for the corporate segment.
In an era marked by climate change, regulatory shifts, and evolving stakeholder expectations, businesses must adapt or risk falling behind. UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions supports companies through this transformation by embedding sustainability at the heart of corporate strategy. “Sustainability must be more than a statement – it needs to be deeply integrated into business strategies to build lasting resilience and prepare for future risks,” explains Gerhard Sirucek, Managing Partner of UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions.
Over the past twelve months, the team has collaborated with clients across various industries, offering tailored consulting and risk engineering services. Their work focuses on identifying climate and sustainability risks early, ensuring compliance with emerging regulations, and helping companies design resilient and future-proof strategies.
In addition, the UNIQA Sustainable Academy plays a significant role in building resilience from within. This modular, interactive learning platform provides high-quality training for clients and partners—empowering professionals to strengthen their expertise in sustainability and risk engineering.
UNIQA Sustainable at Future Circular Collider Week 2025 in Vienna (from left: Stefan Winkler, Olivera Böhm Rybak, Andreas Berger)
One year ago, we set out with a clear mission: to empower businesses to navigate climate risks and embrace sustainability as a strategic opportunity. Today, I’m proud of what our growing team has achieved – not only in delivering innovative solutions in risk management, but in building trusted partnerships and driving real impact across Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. With Hungary joining us, we are taking the next step in our regional expansion.
UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions has also developed two cutting-edge tools to help companies proactively manage risk:
Climate Risk & Vulnerability Analysis (CRVA) helps businesses assess site-specific climate hazards and develop adaptation strategies tailored to their operations. Especially valuable for small and medium-sized enterprises, the CRVA offers individualized risk profiles, scenario-based impact assessments, and expert guidance to support sustainable planning and investment decisions. By turning climate data into actionable insight, CRVA strengthens resilience across operations and supply chains.
Meanwhile, the Liability Assessment provides a structured approach to identifying and mitigating risks related to third-party exposure, product liability, and environmental impacts. With scenario modeling, financial loss quantification, and targeted mitigation strategies, this tool empowers businesses to shift from reactive responses to proactive protection—safeguarding their reputation, revenues, and long-term value.
The journey is just beginning. As of 1 July 2025, UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions has expanded its reach to Hungary, further extending its impact across Central Europe. Southeastern Europe should follow later this year with the first subsidiary in Romania. “Today, I’m proud of what our growing teams in Austria, Poland, Slovakia and Czechia has achieved. With Hungary joining us as of 1 July, we are taking the next step in our regional expansion – and our commitment remains unchanged: empowering companies to build a more resilient and sustainable future with purpose, integrity and expertise,” says Olivera Böhm-Rybak. “As we enter our second year, our focus remains on expanding our services, deepening our client relationships and contributing to a more sustainable economy,” adds Christoph Kapfinger, Managing Director of UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions Austria.
With a growing portfolio, a dedicated team, and an unwavering mission, UNIQA Sustainable Business Solutions continues to help businesses turn today’s climate challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities—for a safer, more sustainable and resilient future.
More information can be found on www.uniqa-sustainable.com
