Analyst and agency assessments are used by Acea as part of a process of continuous improvement, taking advantage of development opportunities and constantly monitoring sustainability results and performances. They therefore represent a strategic tool for the creation of long-term value.
CDP Climate e Water
The Acea Group received a B "Management" score in CDP’s Climate and Water surveys. CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) is an independent organization that provides investors with a system for evaluating companies’ policies and performance on climate change and water.
Standard Ethics
Acea retains its EE+ "Very Strong" corporate rating, which confirms the strength of its corporate governance, environmental and social performance, as well as its compliance with EU, OECD, and United Nations recommendations.
ISS ESG
Acea retains the "PRIME" rating for its management of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects, as the Group’s overall performance exceeds the sector average defined by the ISS agency.
MSCI ESG Rating
Acea retains its "A" rating, reflecting the Group’s ability to manage relevant ESG risks and opportunities.
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI)
Acea confirms its performance on gender equality topics, with a score of 96/100 assigned by Bloomberg within the 2024 Gender-Equality Index (GEI).
Identity Corporate Index (ICI)
Acea falls under ICI’s "Leader ESG Identity" category, which assesses the level of integration of sustainability strategies and practices within the company’s structure and the Group’s governance.
Sustainalytics
Acea retains a "Low" risk rating, reflecting the Group’s limited exposure to the risk of negative financial impacts arising from ESG factors.
MIB ESG
Acea is included in the MIB ESG Index, which comprises the 40 leading Italian listed companies that adopt the best ESG practices.
Being conscious of the need to deal with economic, social and environmental challenges from an ecosystem perspective, we participate in external initiatives and networking opportunities with associations, experts and sector work groups in keeping with the values that steer our governance and our sustainability path.
Since 2007 Acea has adhered to the United Nations Global Compact as Founder.
In 2024 we were among the signatories to the “Businesses for People and Society” Manifesto, drawn up by the UN Global Compact Network Italy, aimed at companies committed to enhancing the social dimension of their strategies.
Acea is a sustaining member of the Utilitatis Foundation, whose mission is to encourage innovation and research, with the aim of improving the quality and efficiency of local public services, promoting a business model aimed at stable long-term value creation, in a shared form with reference stakeholders.
Acea is part of the Sustainability Makers network, the Italian association that brings together professionals dedicated to the definition and implementation of sustainability strategies and projects, in companies and other organisations.
Acea is a member of Assonime , the Italian association of joint stock companies, whose main purpose is to improve the quality of Italian and European legislation. In recent years Assonime has added a commitment to sustainability and digital innovation, engaging the companies in these matters.
Acea actively participates in SDGs Leaders, the Italian community that promotes sustainable leadership inspired by the UN Objectives. Through its commitmnet in the water, energy, and environmental sectors, Acea contributes to the development of concrete projects, the dissemination of knowledge, and the creation of synergies between public and private actors for a more sustinable future.
