"Raiffeisen is more than a group of companies. Because of our long and successful history, today the Raiffeisen organisation is deeply rooted in Austria’s economic life and society. We stand for sustainable business practices for the welfare of society. Our pioneering achievements in Central and Eastern Europe, and the flotation of Raiffeisen International have enriched our brand with two further success stories. For RZB’s management and employees this excellent reputation is both a shared heritage and a mission. All of us have a responsibility to act according to the Raiffeisen values."
Manfred Url
Member of the RZB Managing Board

 

Our principle that "a future always needs a past" pays tribute to the origins, traditions and history of Raiffeisen. Our strategies and business activities stem directly from these roots.

 

The RZB-Group boasts stable and successful owners with long traditions and a strong umbrella brand. We therefore set great store by behaving responsibly to our brand, thereby creating sustainable value for our shareholders.

The Raiffeisen idea - responding to social challenges
Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen set up a number of associations devoted to tackling poverty and the hopeless situation facing the rural population. Originally philanthropic, these organisations were later based on the principles of self-help, self-administration and individual responsibility. Social responsibility has remained our creed to this day. However we must adapt our founder’s legacy to contemporary society and language. Corporate responsibility is the response to many of today’s social and environmental challenges.