RWE’s non-financial performance in the area of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) is assessed by various rating agencies.This helps investors and potential business partners in their decision-making. Such ratings are becoming more and more important for other stakeholders too, such as the public, the political sphere and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The detailed evaluation of the results also helps us to identify potential for improvement in various areas.
Result: AA
(2025)
AAA to CCC (AAA = top mark)
MSCI ESG assesses the ESG performance of companies about once a year on the basis of 37 key indicators. Its analysts focus on the overlap between the core business of a company and potential challenges in the sector that could involve significant risks and opportunities for it. Companies are assessed in comparison to the standards and performance of their industry peers.
Result: 24.2
(2025)
100 to 0 in overall risk rating Score (0 = top mark, exept management score)
The analysts at Sustainalytics analyse and assess the sustainability performance of companies and countries within the scope of the annual Sustainalytics Risk Rating Report. This ESG risk rating determines the extent to which a company is exposed to major industry-specific risks and how well it manages these risks.
Result: 62/100
(2024)
Index Inclusion Euronext Vigeo indices: Eurozone 120<(sup>
Moody's ESG Solutions is a business unit of Moody’s Corporation serving the growing global demand for ESG and climate insights. Moody's ESG Solutions assesses companies as part of an in-depth analysis.
Learn more at moodys.com/esg-solutions.
Result:
Score: 83/100 (Top 1%)
Environment: 95/100
Labor & Human Rights: 88/100
Ethics: 53/100
Sustainable Procurement: 76/100
(2025)
0 to 100 points (100 points = best rating)
With the EcoVadis sustainability rating, the quality of a company’s sustainability management is assessed. The evaluation covers four themes – Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement – and is based on 21 criteria aligned with international standards.
The assessment relies on documented evidence provided by the company, which is reviewed and verified by EcoVadis analysts. The score indicates how well the company is positioned within the four thematic areas, how effectively measures are implemented, and how transparently sustainability performance is reported.
Result: Climate Change: B
(2025)
A to D, F for insufficient data (A = top mark)
Each year, CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) assesses companies on the quality and level of ambition in dealing with environmental challenges. Through its platform it asks companies to provide a wide range of information and data, which are then made available to investors for further analysis. CDP Climate Change focuses on climate-related indicators and information
Result: Water Security: B
(2025)
A to D, F for insufficient data (A = top mark)
Each year, CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) assesses companies on the quality and level of ambition in dealing with environmental challenges. Through its platform it asks companies to provide a wide range of information and data, which are then made available to investors for further analysis. CDP Water Security focuses on indicators and information pertaining to water management.
