(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF Group has been included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe Indices for the 19th consecutive year, recognizing its leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The company improved in key areas such as climate strategy, biodiverhsity, occupational safety, and human rights. HOCHTIEF aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 and has outlined ambitious near-term goals in its Sustainability Plan 2025, emphasizing circular economy solutions. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices rank the top 10% of companies globally based on long-term economic, environmental, and social criteria, reinforcing HOCHTIEF’s reputation as a sustainability leader.
(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 20-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — HOCHTIEF Group has reaffirmed its status as a global leader in sustainability by securing its position in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe Indices of S&P Global for the 19th consecutive year. This recognition highlights the company’s outstanding performance across all three dimensions of sustainability: environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
In 2024, HOCHTIEF achieved improved rankings in key areas such as climate strategy, biodiversity, occupational safety, and human rights, reflecting its ongoing commitment to integrating sustainability into its operations.
The company is steadfast in its ambition to become climate-neutral by 2045, a goal outlined in its Sustainability Plan 2025. The plan also emphasizes circular economy solutions and sets near-term ESG targets. “For us, economic success and sustainability are inseparable,” said Martina Steffen, HOCHTIEF Executive Board Member and Chief Sustainability Officer. “We are rigorously advancing our ESG initiatives across the entire Group.”
The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, one of the most widely recognized benchmarks for corporate sustainability, includes the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global BMI. Selection is based on a rigorous Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) conducted by S&P Global, evaluating long-term performance across economic, environmental, and social dimensions.
HOCHTIEF’s inclusion underscores its dedication to creating value not only for its stakeholders but also for the planet. This recognition cements its reputation as a leader in sustainable practices within the construction and infrastructure sector.
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