Our performance
GEA has used group-wide KPIs since 2016 to monitor its ESG performance. Each year, we report on material topics relevant to the company‘s economic, environmental and social impact.
GEA has used group-wide KPIs since 2016 to monitor its ESG performance. Each year, we report on material topics relevant to the company‘s economic, environmental and social impact covering:
- People
- Sustainable engineering
- Environment
- Compliance & governance
- Supply chain
ESG rating agency assessments
Sustainability is crucial for GEA. We operate transparently and regularly have our sustainability performance assesed by rating agencies. GEA has received top ratings and rankings from: EcoVadis, CDP, Sustainalytics and MSCI.
GEA is also listed on the DAX 50 ESG, Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index and MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes.
The ‘Platinum’ rating from EcoVadis places GEA in the top one percent of all companies worldwide for sustainability management.
GEA holds two CDP leadership rankings for performance and reporting transparency: an ‘A’ for tackling climate change and an ‘A-’ for acting to protect water security.
GEA has again received the "Supplier Engagement Leader" award from CDP in 2023. It recognizes the company's commitment to implementing risk prevention and environmental protection measures with its suppliers.
In 2025, GEA received a rating of ‘AAA’ (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment. (1)
Following the index review in June 2024, GEA remained in the FTSE4Good Index Series. This is designed to measure the performance of companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
In November 2024, GEA received a ‘B-‘ rating and its “Prime Status” was confirmed. GEA was recognized as an industry leader in its sector. (2)
In Dec 2024, GEA received an ESG Risk Rating of 13.1 and was assessed as having a Low Risk of material financial impact from ESG factors. GEA ranks in the 1st percentile (lowest risk) in the rated machinery industry. (3)
In 2025, GEA was recognized by Sustainalytics as an ESG Industry Top Rated company, placing it among the top 50 ranked companies in their ESG Risk Ratings universe. (3)
In the Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, GEA ranks among the top 5% of its industry. GEA is a component of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index. (4)
Report
Sustainability Report 2023
GEA Sustainability Profile
The following link takes you to GEA's Sustainability Profile on the Integrity Next platform.
GEA recognized by CDP with ‘A’ score for transparency on climate change
GEA scores an ‘A’ for its transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit organization CDP. This marks the third time in a row that the mechanical engineering company has been included in CDP’s A list, which is the highest possible rating. According to CDP, GEA is only one of a small number of companies that achieved an ‘A’ – out of 21,000 companies scored.
SBTi validates 2040 net-zero target
The Science Based Targets initiative has validated GEA’s 2040 net-zero target. This is based on a scientifically validated assessment of the climate targets and the associated reduction measures. The SBTi validation confirms that GEA’s pathway to net zero is consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement.
GEA included in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the first time
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft will be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the first time. As of December 18, 2023, GEA is the only German company to be newly added to the DJSI World. GEA will also remain a member of the DJSI Europe for the second consecutive year.
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