ESG Rating
We are periodically subject to assessment by investors, by the main agencies specialized in ESG ratings (Environmental, Social, Governance), evaluation and certification bodies, customers and other stakeholders.
Ratings are attributed at the end of an ESG policy and performance analysis and assessment process. They constitute a valid tool for the Group's stakeholders, offering summary, independent and comparable information on our performance and the level achieved by Webuild in non-financial areas, related to governance, ethics and integrity, to social and environmental issues.
Webuild is a benchmark of excellence on the Italian scene in the construction sector. Constantly improving ESG ratings place the Group among the main players in the sector at an international level.
Below are the main ESG ratings received by the Group.
CDP
In 2022, Webuild obtained a "A-" rating in the annual CDP (former Carbon Disclosure Project) ranking, positioning itself above the construction sector average (equal to C) also higher than the regional average (equal to "B").
Webuild has been included in the CDP ranking since 2014, by providing disclosure on the global platform that measures the environmental performance of more than 15,000 companies around the world. The Climate Change programme is based on a survey requested, annually, by more than 680 investors representing $130 trillion assets.
A result that demonstrates the effectiveness of the Webuild's sustainability strategy and Group's leadership in mitigating climate change risks.
MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International
In 2020, Webuild obtained the A rating from the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment, positioning itself among the leading sustainability companies, consolidating a positive trend that began in 2018, when the Group had obtained the "BB" rating and continued in 2019 with the assignment of a "BBB" rating.
The 2020 rating upgrade is mainly linked to the strengthening of Webuild's governance and the great attention paid to the independence and diversity of the Board of Directors. Webuild's ethical system and the progress recorded between 2016 and 2019 in the health and safety at work field, are also promoted by MSCI, with an average annual reduction in the accident index of approximately 34%.
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EcoVadis
Webuild achieved the Gold status of the EcoVadis rating in 2020 for the third year in a row, with a score significantly higher than the sector average. The Gold assessment by EcoVadis confirms the Group's commitment and ability to achieve high standards in the area of social responsibility.
EcoVadis analyses companies operating in over 150 countries, assessing their initiatives, policies and objectives achieved in the field of environment, work and human rights, business ethics and transparency, supply chain management. The Group has participated in the evaluation of Ecovadis since 2018.
ISS - ESG
Webuild obtained the C + rating and can boast the “Prime” status of the ISS ESG rating, placing itself at the top of the ranking of companies in the sector (tied with Acciona and JM).
The Group has been included in the ISS ESG ranking since 2017. The rating agency, leader in sustainability and sustainable investments, annually analyzes and evaluates the social and environmental commitment of numerous companies around the world.
Vigeo Eiris
In 2020, the Company joined the group of companies with the “Advanced” status, the highest expected rating, positioning itself at the top of the world companies in the Heavy Construction sector.
Webuild has been included in the Vigeo Eiris ranking, since 2016, a leading European rating agency in the assessment of the management of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by companies. In the 2018 ranking, the Group had obtained the status of "Best Improver", ranking 3rd among European companies in the sector.
Open Corporation
In 2020, the Company confirmed its positioning among the companies with the highest ratings, with reference to Italian companies, the construction sector, as well as the thematic rankings relating to diversity and transparency, for which it ranks first.
Open Corporation represents the first ranking created by trade unions, with the aim of making multinational companies more transparent, inclusive and accessible to the involvement of workers. The project, in 2019, involved nearly 10,000 multinational companies, globally, in all economic sectors, evaluating and comparing them on issues relating to working conditions, financial and fiscal transparency, environmental protection policies and other aspects of sustainability.
This rating - which Webuild has been part of since 2017 - confirms the Group's leadership in pursuing sustainability policies and transparent dialogue with its stakeholders.
We want to play a role in developing sound societies and economies, by continuing to guide our sector and contributing to a better world