ESG ratings
ESG ratings
The feedback from ESG (environmental, social, governance) rating agencies is an important benchmark and indicator of the interests of our stakeholders.
Changes in 2024:
- CDP: The CDP rating of DB Group was upgraded in 2024. DB Group was able to achieve improvements in the categories climate targets, data transparency on Scope 3 emissions, emissions reduction measures and low-carbon products as well as in its commitment in the supply chain.
- EcoVadis: In 2024, DB Group (including the discontinued operation DB Schenker) was one of the top 2% of companies in the rail transport sector assessed by EcoVadis, with an overall score of 71, and has improved its rating with this score. The sector average is 56 points. As in the previous year, DB Group was also awarded a silver medal for its sustainability performance.
| ESG ratings | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Lastupdate | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDP (climate rating) | A | A– | A | Feb 2025 1) | A to F |
| EcoVadis | 71/ Silver | 68/ Silver | 68/ Gold | Jun 2024 | From 2024: Platinum: the best 1% Gold: the best 5% Silver: the best 15% Bronze: the best 35% |
| ISS ESG | B– | B– | C+ | Sep 2023 | A+/4.00 to D–/1.00 |
| MSCI | A | A | AA | Dec 2024 | Leader (AA – AAA) Average (BB – A) Laggard (CCC – B) |
In alphabetical order.
1) CDP published the results of the 2024 climate rating in February 2025.
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