A1 Group recognized with ‘A’ score for transparency on climate change by CDP

Also top-rated by Sustainalytics: 6th best performing telco worldwide

A1 Group has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’. Based on data reported through CDP’s 2023 Climate Change questionnaire, A1 is one of a small number of companies that achieved an ‘A’ - out of over 21,000 companies scored. Fully TCFD aligned, CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world, and CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a zero carbon, sustainable and resilient economy. In 2023, over 740 financial institutions with over US$136 trillion in assets requested companies to disclose data on environmental impacts, risks and opportunities through CDP’s platform. A record-breaking 24,000 companies responded. A detailed and independent methodology is used by CDP to assess these companies, allocating a score of A to D- based on the comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness and management of environmental risks and demonstration of best practices associated with environmental leadership, such as setting ambitious and meaningful targets. Those that don’t disclose or provide insufficient information are scored an F.

Alejandro Plater CEO A1 Group underlines: “ESG is an important pillar in our strategy. Our commitment to decarbonize our own operations as well as our entire supply chain is again recognized by CDP, resulting in an `A´score. We are committed to environmental disclosure and transparency in the way we are doing business and we invite everyone, our partners and peers, to join efforts in coping with climate change.”

The activities of A1 Group were also recognized by Sustainalytics, a global leader in ESG research and data, earlier this year.

Thomas Arnoldner Deputy CEO comments: ”A1 achieved a low-risk rating and has been recognized as the 6th best performing telco worldwide. We are aware of our responsibility and influence on the environment and society. Therefore we are setting and persuing clear targets for more efficient, resource-saving and more sustainable ways of working and living.”

Sherry Madera, CEO of CDP, said: “Congratulations to all the companies on CDP’s A List, and those companies that started or accelerated their journey towards environmental transparency in 2023 – we saw a 24% increase of disclosures last year and that trajectory is to be applauded. It is only by laying the groundwork of disclosure that companies can show they are serious about the vital part they play in securing a net-zero, nature-positive future. Earning a place on the A List is about more than the score. It’s an indication of high quality, complete data that equips companies with a holistic view of their environmental impact, serves as a baseline for transition plans and – crucially – enables them to follow through on their ambitions. As we move deeper into the Decade of Action, and as CDP continually raises the bar for what represents environmental leadership, the work of A List companies is never complete. We look forward to seeing all companies turn their commitments into further and more meaningful and effective action.”

The full list of companies that made this year’s CDP A List is available here

More on the A1 Group´s ESG strategy at esg.a1.group/en/environment/

Note to editors The full methodology and criteria for the A List is available on CDP’s website 

About A1 Group
A1 Group, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, is a leading provider of digital services and communications solutions in Central and Eastern Europe with around 28 million customers, currently operating in seven countries under the brand A1: Austria, Bulgaria, Belarus, Croatia, the Republic of Serbia, Slovenia and the Republic of North Macedonia. Offering communications, payment and entertainment services as well as integrated business solutions, A1 Group achieved revenues of 5.0 billion Euros by year end 2022. Around 18,000 employees and state of the art broadband infrastructure make digital business and lifestyle possible and enable people, companies and things to connect everywhere anytime. As European unit of América Móvil, one of the largest wireless services provider in the world, A1 Group is headquartered in Vienna and gives access to global solutions. www.A1.group

About CDP
CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions. Founded in 2000 and working with more than 740 financial institutions with over $136 trillion in assets, CDP pioneered using capital markets and corporate procurement to motivate companies to disclose their environmental impacts, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Over 24,000 organizations around the world disclosed data through CDP in 2023, with more than 23,000 companies – including listed companies worth two thirds global market capitalization - and over 1,100 cities, states and regions. Fully TCFD aligned, CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world, and CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a zero carbon, sustainable and resilient economy. CDP is a founding member of the Science Based Targets initiative, We Mean Business Coalition, The Investor Agenda and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more

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