ENGIE Deutschland GmbH receives gold rating for sustainability

Cologne - Sustainability is a high priority at ENGIE Deutschland. The company received the "Gold" award in the sustainability rating of the internationally recognized sustainability evaluation platform EcoVadis for its special achievements. This makes ENGIE Deutschland one of the pioneers in the industry. The specialist for energy, technology and service was assessed in the four categories "Environment", "Labor and Human Rights", "Ethics" and "Sustainable Procurement" and was above the industry average in all areas. With a total of 73 points, ENGIE Deutschland is among the top three percent of all companies in the peer group assessed by EcoVadis.

Valuation according to international standards

EcoVadis is the largest global collaboration platform for business partners to share information on the sustainability performance of their supply chains. It is used globally as an important benchmark in the assessment of companies. The platform enables companies to measure and compare the sustainability performance of their suppliers across 220 industries and 180 countries. Many customers of the ENGIE Group use this platform to assess ENGIE as a supplier. ENGIE itself also uses EcoVadis to assess the sustainability performance of its suppliers. The ESG experts at EcoVadis analyze the company's disclosures, supporting documents and other evidence of its sustainability strategy. The assessment method is based on international standards such as the Global Reporting Index (GRI), the ISO 26000 standard and the principles of the Global Compact.

Intensive commitment

ENGIE Deutschland GmbH has been performing above average in the sustainability ranking for years. Eric Stab, CEO of the ENGIE Deutschland Group, emphasizes:

„At ENGIE, we combine economic performance with sustainable action. Our goal is to develop environmentally friendly solutions that benefit both our customers and our planet. We are delighted that the EcoVadis award recognizes our efforts. We are continuously working on fulfilling our voluntary commitments to sustainable action and business.“

ENGIE is pursuing a clear strategy to be carbon neutral by 2045. The company is helping its customers to reduce their energy consumption and CO2 emissions. This includes measures such as switching to renewable energies, green heating solutions and measures to increase the energy efficiency of buildings.