We are proud to congratulate our director, Benjamin Wakounig, on his re-election as President of the Slovenian Economic Association (SGZ) for the 2026–2030 term. 👏

His renewed mandate is an important recognition of his long-standing commitment to strengthening cross-border economic cooperation and fostering connections across the Alpe-Adria region. 🤝🌍

Following the election, he emphasized:

“One of the key priorities of my mandate will be strengthening cooperation across the Alpe-Adria region. We live and work in an area with exceptional economic, cultural, and human potential. This is why I want SGZ to continue serving as a bridge between businesses, institutions, partners, and opportunities — in Austria, Slovenia, Italy, and beyond.”

At Activ, we strongly believe that collaboration, international partnerships, and regional connectivity are essential drivers of sustainable economic growth and future development.

We are pleased to continue contributing to this shared vision and wish the newly elected SGZ leadership a successful and inspiring mandate ahead.

👏 Congratulations to all newly elected SGZ bodies for the 2026–2030 term.

Please note that our office will be closed from 24.12.2025 to 06.01.2026.

We look forward to being here for you again from 07.01.2026!

Sincerely,

Your Activ Team

On Saturday, 17 August 2024, our CEO and President of the Slovenian Business Association of Carinthia (SGZ), Benjamin Wakounig, was surprised with a special honour at Taggenbrunn Castle. On the occasion of his 60th birthday, Governor of Carinthia Peter Kaiser and ÖVP Club Chairman Markus Malle presented him with the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold of the Province of Carinthia.

This prestigious award recognises his outstanding commitment to the region. In his speech, Peter Kaiser emphasised that Wakounig had spent his life building bridges between cultures and economies, thereby making a significant contribution to strengthening the ‘common Carinthia’.

Markus Malle also emphasised that Wakounig had always put what we have in common before what divides us – an important contribution in an increasingly polarised world. The Decoration of Honour, which was requested on the initiative of the President of the Carinthian Chamber of Commerce, Jürgen Mandl, is a sign of deep recognition of Benjamin Wakounig’s life’s work.

The ACTIV team congratulates him on this great honour and wishes him success, health and happiness for his future path in life.

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Beyond the traditional tree plantings, Earth Day serves as a platform for global conversations.🌎  It’s a reminder of our shared responsibility towards a healthy planet and a call to action for individuals, organizations, and governments alike. 🌱

At ACTIV, we take this responsibility seriously:
👉 we are actively involved in projects to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions,
👉 we encourage project managers to take into account the sustainability aspect of each project,
👉 we strive to select suppliers that offer environmentally friendly solutions and work with them to reduce their environmental footprint,
👉 we encourage the use of videoconferencing instead of travelling to site with business partners and customers,
👉 we try to influence positive changes in eating habits in the workplace, with less packaging waste,
👉we promote efficient use of paper, water and energy.

By making small changes in our daily lives and supporting environmental initiatives, we can all contribute to a more sustainable future.
See how you can support initiatives.
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Yesterday, our colleague Mateja Cmager joined an impactful event in Nova Gorica focused on Women in Leadership, that brought together forward-thinking entrepreneurs from the Alpe-Adria region, all united by a common goal: to advance women’s roles in leadership. 💼👩‍💼

Given the historical context, where women have tirelessly worked to secure their space in leadership, events like these are crucial for fostering a more inclusive business world, which is something that we’ll always strive for at Activ. 💪

Check out insights from inspiring leaders in our community on empowerment, perseverance, and collaboration.

👏 A special shoutout to Natascha Kropiunik for leading this real thought-provoking roundtable.

🐣 Let’s paint this upcoming Easter with colors of hope, joy, and togetherness!

Whether you’re celebrating Easter or simply enjoying the opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones, we invite you to join us in spreading joy and positivity during this special time of the year. From all of us at Activ, we extend our warmest wishes for a joyous Easter filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with the people closest to you. 🐇🌸

The year 2023 was very challenging!  But what’s in store for Activ in 2024?

🔋 Our focus remains steadfast on energy solutions for power plants, especially in the Western Balkans region, where despite strong efforts, CO2 emissions from major power plants pose significant challenges. The record air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital last December underscores the urgency of our mission.

💡Diving deeper into renewable energy, we’re expanding our scope to encompass hydro, solar, wind, biomass, and hydrogen projects. While the transition is gradual in Southeast Europe, the increasing climate pressures on energy markets and incentivization of renewables are driving a much-needed shift. 🌬️☀️

🏭 We continue to support power plant rehabilitation, ensuring a smooth transition towards greener energy.

🤝 Plus, we’re intruducing innovative solutions in collaboration with our partners, to refine energy procurement strategies.

🌟 With the European Commission’s recent announcement of a €680 million investment package, including renewable energy projects in the Western Balkans, the market potential in Southeast Europe is more vibrant than ever.

P.S: Shoutout to Serbia🇷🇸, which is leading the way in decarbonization as per the Energy Community’s latest report, and setting a benchmark with their long-term low-carbon development strategies and revised laws on renewable energy usage.

Looking ahead, we are fully equipped and eager to continue our journey towards sustainable energy solutions. 🙌

As we bid farewell to 2023,  we reflect on a year marked by challenges, growth, and significant accomplishments. Despite a complex business climate, with inflation and supply chain disruptions impacting our ongoing projects and geopolitical tensions slowing new developments in Southeast Europe, we’ve successfully navigated the stormy energy sector and achieved gratifying outcomes.

Let us share some of our highlights of 2023:

👉 New partnership with Aalborg Energie Technik a/s: This collaboration enables us to offer innovative solutions in biomass energy and decarbonization, playing a crucial role in the energy sector.

👉 Significant projects in Serbia – FGD Plant at Nikola Tesla B and FGD Palnt at Nikola Tesla A: Our commitment to reducing sulfur dioxide emissions aligns with European standards. We’re proud of the extraordinary dedication and synchronized efforts of our teams, overcoming obstacles to deliver remarkable results.

👉 International presence: Our participation in several enlightening international events has led to the establishment of new business relationships, expanding our global footprint.

👉 Team building: We’ve strengthened the bond within the Activ team, identifying opportunities for improvement. This has led to increased motivation and enhanced collaboration among our employees.

As we turn the page to 2024, we carry with us the lessons learned, the successes achieved, and the relationships forged.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners, clients and the incredible Activ team for making this year a memorable one.

Here’s to a prosperous and successful 2024!

Benjamin Wakounig sees the Koralm railway as an enormous opportunity for the region.

The logistics hub at LCA-Süd in Fürnitz will be strengthened by the connection with the Koralm railway, especially for goods handling and customs clearance from the port of Trieste. The double-track extension of the Ljubljana-Koper and Celje-Bleiburg railway lines promotes the connection to the Koralm Railway.

Wakounig emphasises the importance of better integration of the municipalities and advocates the establishment of an intercity railway station in Kühnsdorf/Klopeiner See in order to strengthen the region of Southern Carinthia, especially in tourism and freight transport.🚂🌍✨

Read more in the article from Wirtschaftsstandort Kärnten:

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