ESG ratings and indices

ESG factors are becoming increasingly important in investment decisions. The market for sustainable investments continues to record strong growth. The interest of our shareholders, financial analysts, and ESG rating agencies reflects this.

Our ESG rating strategy is an important tool that helps us to maintain continuous quality assurance, monitor the market, and identify best practices and optimisation potential. We regularly evaluate the relevance and importance of different ratings. In particular, the performance of Heidelberg Materials in the topic areas of climate, water, and sustainable product solutions was assessed positively in several ratings in 2023.

CDP

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In the CDP sustainability rating, Heidelberg Materials received a classification of A for “Climate Change” and A- for “Water Security” in 2023. 

To the CDP website

DAX 50 ESG

Our share is part of the DAX 50 ESG index, which was launched in 2020. 

Ecovadis

In July 2023, we improved our Ecovadis rating and were recognised for our outstanding commitment to labour rights and human rights. 

To the Ecovadis website

FTSE4GOOD

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We are a member of the FTSE4Good index family.

To the FTSE4Good website

ISS ESG

Corporate ESG Performance rated by ISS ESG

In the ISS ESG Corporate Rating, Heidelberg Materials has a score of C+ and is thus authorised to use the ISS ESG Prime label.

To the ISS website

Moody’s ESG Solutions

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In the 2023 rating by Vigeo Eiris, Moody’s ESG rating unit, Heidelberg Materials received an overall score of 67, placing it among the top three out of 25 companies in the building materials sector.

To the Moody’s ESG Solutions website

MSCI

MSCI ESG Ratings AA

In 2023, Heidelberg Materials was again graded AA in the MSCI rating. 

To the MSCI website

S & P Global

S&P Global CSA Score 2023: 77/100

Heidelberg Materials regularly takes part in the S & P Corporate Sustainability Assessment, achieving a score of 77 in 2023. 

To the S & P Global website

Sustainalytics

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In Sustainalytics’ ESG Risk Rating, Heidelberg Materials achieved a score of 27.4 in November 2023, placing it in the medium risk category. 

To the Sustainalytics website

Sustainable Fitch

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In September 2023, Heidelberg Materials participated in the Sustainable Fitch Rating for the first time and was commended for its sustainability reporting. 

To the Sustainable Fitch website