Implenia obtained 84 points and continues to strengthen its leadership position on environmental, social and governance issues
Dietlikon, June 3, 2021 – In its new ratings, Sustainalytics, a leading research and analysis firm on environmental, social and governance issues, awarded Implenia 84 points for 2020. This is a five-point improvement compared to the previous year and strengthens Implenia’s position as a leader within the “Construction & Engineering industry.” The company has achieved a leadership position in all three areas: environmental, social and governance.
âWe believe that this exceptional result confirms that we are on the right track with our ambitious approach; we remain very committed to this approach with our new sustainable development goals, âsays Anita Eckardt, chairman of the sustainable development committee. âFrom the CO2 reductions needed to achieve climate neutrality to the most sustainable supply chain possible and the implementation of a circular economy, the twelve new goals cover a wide range of things we want to achieve in the years to come. to come up. ”
In 2018, Implenia became the first industrial company in Switzerland to link its line of credit to its sustainability performance as measured by Sustainalytics. The many years of work by the company on sustainable development therefore also have a financial impact. Thanks to its current very good rating, Implenia can access financing on more favorable terms and is a pioneer in âgreenâ credit financing.
A summary of the Sustainalytics report can be downloaded here: Company report (implenia.com)
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August 17, 2021: Media and analyst conference on half-year results
As the Swiss leader in construction and real estate services, Implenia develops and builds housing, workplaces and infrastructure for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. It also plans and builds complex infrastructure projects in Austria, France, Sweden and Norway. Founded in 2006, the company can boast about 150 years of construction tradition. The company brings together the know-how of its highly qualified consulting, planning and execution units under the umbrella of an integrated multinational provider of real estate and construction services. Thanks to its wide range of products and the vast experience of its specialists, the Group can carry out large, complex projects and provide customer-focused support throughout the life cycle of a building or structure. It focuses on customer needs and on finding a sustainable balance between business success and social and environmental responsibility. Implenia, headquartered in Opfikon near Zurich, employs more than 8,500 people in Europe and achieved sales of almost CHF 4 billion in 2020. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange ( IMPN, CH0023868554). More information can be found at mplenia.com.
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