Habitat for Humanity International and wienerberger Extend Over Decade-Long Partnership to Build Brighter Futures
Bratislava (January 15, 2025) – Habitat for Humanity International is delighted to announce the continuation of its long-standing partnership with wienerberger, one of the leading providers of innovative and ecological building materials and infrastructure solutions. This marks the fifth renewal of a three-year collaboration, extending the relationship into 2025–2027. Since its inception in 2012, the partnership has grown to positively impact thousands of families, creating safer and more energy-efficient homes across Europe and North America.
Since 2012, this partnership has helped an estimated 6,368 people, focusing on the most vulnerable families and individuals in need of a decent place to live. Together, we have contributed to the construction and renovation of more than 600 housing units, positively transforming lives around the globe.
None of this would be possible without the dedication and generosity of the wienerberger community. Through this renewed partnership, wienerberger will provide critical support for Habitat’s mission through a combination of in-kind donations and financial contributions in Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
As one of the world’s leading suppliers of building materials and infrastructure solutions, we bear a special responsibility in the area of Environmental Social Governance (ESG). It is immensely important to create housing for those who are underprivileged and to improve their living conditions. Extending our partnership with Habitat for Humanity International is a testament to our shared commitment to creating sustainable housing solutions for vulnerable families. We are proud to combine our expertise and resources with Habitat’s mission, building more than homes—we’re building stronger communities and brighter futures.— Heimo Scheuch, CEO of wienerberger
In addition to this renewed partnership with a clear focus to support construction projects, wienerberger employees will continue to volunteer their time and expertise on Habitat for Humanity build sites, reinforcing their commitment to community development and sustainable housing.
This partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration in tackling critical housing challenges. wienerberger’s unwavering support over the past 12 years has transformed countless lives, and we are thrilled to embark on this new chapter together.— Rick Hathaway, Habitat for Humanity’s vice president for Europe and the Middle East
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand partner up with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
About wienerberger Group
wienerberger is a leading international provider of innovative, ecological solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management. With more than 20,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger’s solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly, and affordable living. wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market leader in clay roof tiles in Europe as well as concrete pavers in Eastern Europe. In pipe systems (ceramic and plastic pipes), the company is one of the leading suppliers in Europe and a leading supplier of facade products in North America. At the beginning of 2024, wienerberger successfully completed the acquisition of Terreal, becoming the leading European provider of innovative all-in roofing and solar solutions, as well as solutions for the entire building envelope in Europe and North America. With its more than 200 production sites, wienerberger generated revenues of approx. € 4.2 billion and an operating EBITDA of € 811 million in 2023.