State of Play

Sustainable Automobility in Austria

According to the latest International report, Austria is on course to exceed flagship EU environmental targets.

• A report published by RSM International sets out the scale of challenges facing European Union members.
• A detailed analysis reveals that Austria joins eight others in showing leadership against European Commission automobility targets between now and 2030.
• Seven EU member states are at risk of missing fundamental targets.
• RSM urges countries to support businesses by prioritizing "green automobility" to drive inward investment.

The findings from analysis against nine automobility metrics concluded:

• Austria joins only a third of the EU by developing with a sense of urgency and exceeding the European Commission's minimum targets.
• Austria is committed to sustainable urban mobility, as evidenced by its Recovery and Resilience Plan, which prioritizes zero-emission transport and railway network expansion, alongside comprehensive tax exemptions and subsidies for EVs. The nation is also investing heavily in autonomous mobility research and development. It has significantly increased EV charging points, aiming to reduce transport carbon emissions by 2040 and promote public transportation with initiatives like the "KlimaTicket."
• More than 40% of EU member states are presently on track to meet minimum European Commission requirements.

Florian Eder, Assurance Leader at RSM Austria, provided insights into Austria's progress and future direction:

Austria is firmly committed to a greener future, as demonstrated by our extensive investment in the 2030 Mobility Master Plan. This plan champions climate-neutral transport through enhanced public transit, zero-emission vehicles, and autonomous driving technologies. The “KlimaTicket” initiative has already boosted public transport usage, showing strong public approval. Moreover, our focus on e-mobility is bolstered by global partnerships and local research and development. While we've made significant strides in metropolitan areas, we recognize the need to expand our initiatives to improve transportation infrastructure in less densely populated regions.