Baker Hager in St. Pölten: On the way to climate neutrality!

Baker Hager in St. Pölten: On the way to climate neutrality!

St. Pölten, Österreich - On August 10, 2025, the Governor of Lower Austria, Johanna Mikl-Leitner, visited the Hager Bakery in St. Pölten. The bakery, which has been in the region since 1907 and operates a total of 12 branches, is strongly committed to climate neutrality and sustainable solutions. Hager is part of the qualification project "Decarb4sme+", which is supported by the Ecoplus Food Cluster Lower Austria. The aim of this project is to help small and medium -sized companies (SMEs) such as the Hager bakery to meet the requirements of climate neutrality. This initiative is also co -financed by the European Union as part of the "Lower Austria Innovation Ecosystem".

focus on sustainability

The Hager bakery is one of nine Lower Austrian companies in the food industry that take part in the “Decarb4sme+” project. This project aims to strengthen the competencies of the participating companies in terms of climate neutrality. This also includes the increased use of regional ingredients and the promotion of e-mobility. Ecological sustainability plays a central role for the bakery, which is clearly reflected in the planned measures.

However, many SMEs, like the Hager bakery, face challenges in implementing sustainable practices. A report by versfinanz.at emphasizes that high energy prices, inflation and geopolitical tensions, such as war in Ukraine, slow down the development in Europe. A current study shows that SMEs are increasingly demanding support from the EU for more sustainable practices. Tax incentives and subsidized funds are particularly important for the green transition.

The needs of SMEs

The survey showed that 73 percent of SME demands tax incentives for sustainable products, while 67 percent of subsidized EU funds want to support the green transition. At the same time, 59 percent of SMEs report negative effects of increased energy prices on their sustainability strategies. These challenges illustrate how important it is that companies and Hager can work in a supportive environment.

The Hager bakery therefore exemplifies the change that many traditional companies go through in order to meet today's demands on sustainability. The support from projects such as "Decarb4sme+" and the willingness of politics to promote these developments show that sustainable and climate -neutral business practices are becoming more and more important.

For more information on this topic, you can report the reports on noe.gv.at , Noen.at and versfinanz.at read.