ESG Ratings
Rieter works with ESG rating agencies to make its commitment to environmental, social and governance issues more transparent.
The European rating agency EthiFinance has raised Rieter’s rating for 2022 compared to the previous year, in particular due to progress in the areas of corporate governance and environment. EthiFinance sees potential for improvement at Rieter in the social area. The results for the 2023 reporting year will be published in spring 2024.
The independent Swiss sustainability rating agency Inrate ranked Rieter 102nd out of 169 companies with a solid score of 63 out of a possible 100 points in the year 2022. This rating confirms that Rieter operates in a long-term sustainable business field and strives to continuously improve its contribution to sustainability.
Rieter received an A rating (on a scale from AAA to CCC) in the 2022 MSCI ESG rating. The MSCI ESG ratings assess companies based on their industry-specific exposure to environmental, social and governance risks and their ability to manage these risks.
Since 2021, the Rieter share/outstanding bond has been part of the SPI-ESG Share Index/SBI-ESG Bond Index of the SIX Swiss Exchange. The indices are based on data from the rating agency Inrate.
| Rating Agency | Performance 2020 | Performance 2021 | Performance 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EthiFinance | 29/100 | 31/100 | 38/100 |
| Inrate | 58/100 | 64/100 | 63/100 |
| MSCI ESG-Rating (AAA to CCC) | A | A | A |
Reporting on non-finanical matters 2024
Rieter has a clearly defined sustainability strategy that is closely linked to the Group strategy. In the 2024 Annual Report, the report on non-financial matters shows the progress Rieter has made in the areas of environmental, social and corporate governance.