Leadership in sustainability

Leadership in sustainability

The inclusion of the Group in the most internationally recognised sustainability indexes shows its firm commitment to sustainability and its commitment to responsible transparency and accountability towards stakeholders.

Additionally, the Company is voluntarily adhered to various initiatives that strengthen its commitment to sustainability, among which noteworthy are: the United Nations Global Compact Principles, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, the New European Green Deal, Climate Ambition Alliance, Caring for Climate, the Biodiversity Compact, the Code of Good Tax Practices and the initiative CEO for Diversity, among others.

In 2022, Standard & Poor's assesses Redeia's ESG performance with a score of 82 out of 100.

In December 2022, Redeia has once again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. The Company has renewed its presence in the DJSI World by obtaining 86 points out of 100

Sustainability Indexes

The level of performance of the Company in the field of sustainability are subjected to continuous analysis and assessment whose results are used by socially responsible investors in building their investment portfolios.

2022

Sustainability indexes 2022
 
/DowJones Redeia has been recognized as one of the best companies in the world in the field of sustainability in the Electric Utilities sector. The Company obtained an overall score of 86 points out of 100 and has thus become one of the 15 Spanish companies included in this world benchmark index.

2021

Sustainability indexes 2021
 
/DowJones The Red Eléctrica Group has been recognized as one of the best companies in the world in the field of sustainability in the Electric Utilities sector.

2020

Sustainability indexes 2020
 
/DowJones The Red Eléctrica Group has been recognized as one of the best companies in the world in the field of sustainability in the Electric Utilities sector.

2019

Sustainability indexes 2019
 
MSCI The Red Eléctrica Group obtained the highest rating (AAA) granted by the rating agency Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) and leads the ranking of its sector in the ESG rating conducted by ISS ESG.

2018

Sustainability indexes 2018
 
Logo Dow Jones Sustainability World Index The Red Eléctrica Group has been recognized as one of the best companies in the world in the field of sustainability in the Electric Utilities sector. Red Eléctrica is one of the four "Utility" companies present both worldwide (DJSI World) and at European level (DJSI Europe).
Logo of FTSE4Good Europe Index Red Eléctrica maintains its presence in the FTSE4Good Index.

2017

Sustainability indexes 2017
 
Logo Dow Jones Sustainability World Index The Red Eléctrica Group has been recognised as the best company in the world in sustainability in the Electric Utilities sector by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), achieving an overall score of 93 points; a score which has also helped it reach the leading position in the Utilities supersector, which encompasses the electricity, gas and water sectors.
The Spanish group has reached the maximum score, 100 out of 100 points, in 12 of the 23 criteria evaluated by the DJSI, highlighting the Company's policies on climate change, biodiversity, innovation, human capital development, corporate citizenship, stakeholder management, labour practices and code of conduct. Also, the maximum score was obtained for the following criteria: environmental policy and management, environmental reporting, transmission and distribution, and social reporting. See more. 
Euronext Vigeo Red Eléctrica renews its presence in the Euronext Vigeo Indices: Eurozone 120 and Europe 120.
Logo ECPI Sense in sustainability Red Eléctrica has been reconfirmed for inclusion in ECPI.
Logo CDP "A list" 2016 Red Eléctrica Corporation has been reconfirmed as a constituent of the Ethibel Sustainability Index (ESI) Excellence Europe since 03/20/2017.
Logo of FTSE4Good Europe Index Red Eléctrica maintains its presence in the FTSE4Good Index.
Logo Ethibel Red Electrica Corporation has been reconfirmed for inclusion in the Ethibel PIONEER and Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Registers since 01/02/2017. This selection by Forum ETHIBEL indicates that the company can be qualified as a sector leader in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

2016

Sustainability indexes 2016
 
Logo ECPI Sense in sustainability Red Eléctrica has been reconfirmed for inclusion in ECPI.
Euronext Vigeo Red Electric renews its presence in the Euronext Vigeo Indices (Eurozone 120, Europe 120, World 120) as a result of its advanced management of environmental, social and corporate governance matters.
Logo CDP "A list" 2016 Red Eléctrica Corporation has been reconfirmed as a constituent of the Ethibel Sustainability Index (ESI) Excellence Europe since 25/10/2016.
STOXX. Esg Leaders Indices. Red Eléctrica has been reconfirmed for inclusion STOXX Global ESG Leaders indices.
Logo Dow Jones Sustainability World Index The company consolidates its position in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe indices.
Logo of FTSE4Good Europe Index Red Eléctrica maintains its position as the FTSE4Good Index.

2015

Sustainability indexes 2015
 
Logo Dow Jones Sustainability World Index Red Eléctrica de España listed on Dow Jones 2015 -Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe.
Logo of FTSE4Good Europe Index FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Red Eléctrica de España has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, FTSE4Good is an equity index series that is designed to facilitate investment in companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards. Companies in the FTSE4Good Index Series have met stringent environmental, social and governance criteria, and are positioned to capitalise on the benefits of responsible business practice.
Climate Disclosure Leader 2015 CDP recognises Red Eléctrica´s climate change transparency with score of 100.
Member 2015 / 2016. STOXX. Esg Leaders Indices. Red Eléctrica has been reconfirmed for inclusion STOXX Global ESG Leaders indices.
MSCI - 2015 Constituent MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes Red Eléctrica has been reconfirmed for inclusion MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes in since 1st June 2015.
Logo FTSE4Good Europe Index Red Electrica Corporation has been reconfirmed for inclusion FTSE4Good in since 2008.
EURONEXT - vigeo - Índices Eurozone 120 Red Electric renews its presence in the Euronext Vigeo Indices (Eurozone 120, Europe 120, World 120) as a result of its advanced management of environmental, social and corporate governance matters.
included in ETHIBEL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX. EXCELLENCE Europe Red Electrica Corporation has been reconfirmed as a constituent of the Ethibel Sustainability Index (ESI) Excellence Europe since 2015/09/21.
Member of the INVESTMENT REGISTER - ETHIBEL PIONEER & EXCELLENCE Red Electrica Corporation has been reconfirmed for inclusion in the Ethibel PIONEER and Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Registers since 29/01/2015. This selection by Forum ETHIBEL (www.forumethibel.org) indicates that the company can be qualified as a sector leader in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Logo ECPI Sense in sustainability Red Eléctrica has been reconfirmed for inclusion in ECPI.

2014

Sustainability indexes 2014
 
Member 2013 / 2014. STOXX. Esg Leaders Indices. Red Eléctrica has been reconfirmed for inclusion STOXX Global ESG Leaders indices.  
EURONEXT - vigeo - Índices Eurozone 120 Euronext Vigeo Eurozone 120

Euronext Vigeo Europe 120

Euronext Vigeo World 120
Vigeo
Logo Ethibel Excellence ESI Excellence Europe Vigeo
Logo FTSE4Good Europe Index FTSE4Good Index Series  
MSCI. 2014 Constituent. MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes. MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes  
MSCI. 2014 Constituent. MSCI  Global SRI Indexes. MSCI Socially Responsible Indexes  
MSCI. 2014 Constituent. MSCI Global Climate Index MSCI Global Climate Index  
MSCI. 2014 Constituent. MSCI Global Environment Index. MSCI Global Environmental Index  
Logo Natural capital - Efficiency leader - 2014 Natural Capital Efficiency Leader GreenBiz y Trucost
Logo ECPI Sense in sustainability ECPI Indices  

2013

Índices de sostenibilidad 2013
 
Logo Dow Jones Sustainability World Index Dow Jones Sustainability World Index RobecoSAM
Logo FTSE4Good Europe Index FTSE4Good Europe Index

FTSE4Good Ibex
EIRIS
Logo Ethibel Excellence ESI Excellence Europe Vigeo
Logo STOXX ESG Leaders Indices STOXX ESG Leaders Indices  
Logo Kempen SNS SRI Kempen European Small Cap Sustainable Universe  
Logo ECPI Ethical EMU Equity ECPI EMU Ethical Equity

ECPI Global ESG Best in Class Equity
 

 

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Red Eléctrica joined the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) in 2005. Its rating in the 2013 financial year was 80 points out of 100 which brought it close to the sector's best performer who achieved a rating of 90.

Belonging to these indexes enhances Red Eléctrica's visibility with regard to its interest groups and its credit for the actions pursued in managing its reputation, social undertakings, sustainability and corporate responsibility. The DJSI indexes review corporate, environmental and financial management on the basis of more than fifty criteria of a general and specific nature for each sector.

Evolution of the scores
Overall score* 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Red Eléctrica 72 72 76 71 74 73 76 79 80
Sector average 58 60 57 57 56 53 58 61 54
Best in sector 79 77 81 83 84 84 86 87 90

(*) Sector: ELC Electric Utilities

 

FTSE4Good

In March 2008, Red Eléctrica was selected for listing in the FTSE4Good Corporate Social Responsibility index, which includes worldwide companies which are committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Created by the global index company FTSE Group, FTSE4Good is an equity index series that is designed to facilitate investment in companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards. Companies in the FTSE4Good Index Series have met stringent environmental, social and governance criteria, and are positioned to capitalise on the benefits of responsible business practice.

2012

Sustainability indexes 2012
 
Logo Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes Dow Jones Sustainability World Index SAM
Logo FTSE4Good Europe Index FTSE4Good Europe Index

FTSE4Good Ibex
EIRIS
Logo Ethibel Excellence Investment Register Ethibel Excellence Investment Register Vigeo
Logo Aspi Eurozone Aspi Eurozone Vigeo
Logo STOXX ESG Leaders Indices STOXX ESG Leaders Indices  
Logo Kempen SNS SRI Kempen SNS SRI  
Logo ECPI Ethical EMU Equity ECPI Ethical EMU Equity  

2011

Sustainability indexes 2011
 
Logo Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes Dow Jones Sustainability World Index SAM
Logo FTSE4Good Europe Index FTSE4Good Europe Index

FTSE4Good Ibex
EIRIS
Logo Ethibel Excellence Investment Register Ethibel Excellence Investment Register Vigeo
Logo Aspi Eurozone Aspi Eurozone Vigeo
Logo STOXX ESG Leaders Indices STOXX ESG Leaders Indices  
Logo Kempen SNS SRI Kempen SNS SRI  
Logo ECPI Ethical EMU Equity ECPI Ethical EMU Equity  

2010

Sustainability indexes 2010
 
Logo Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes Dow Jones Sustainability World Index SAM
Logo FTSE4Good Europe Index FTSE4Good Europe Index

FTSE4Good Ibex
EIRIS
Logo Ethibel Excellence Investment Register Ethibel Excellence Investment Register Vigeo
Logo Aspi Eurozone Aspi Eurozone  
Logo Kempen SNS SRI Kempen SNS SRI  
Logo ECPI Ethical EMU Equity ECPI Ethical EMU Equity

ECPI Ethical Index Euro
 
Awards and recognitions

2022

Awards and recognitions 2022
 
Sustainability_Award_2022_Silver Red Eléctrica Group ranked among the 10 most sustainable companies in its industry, according to the 2022 Sustainability Yearbook.

2021

Awards and recognitions 2021
 
Sustainability Award The Sustainability Yearbook 2021 has awarded the Red Eléctrica Group the Silver Class distinction in the Electric Utilities sector published by S&P Global.

2019

Awards and recognitions 2019
 
Sustainability Award The Red Eléctrica Group obtained the SAM Silver Class distinction for the score achieved by the Company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

2018

Awards and recognitions 2018
 
ROBECOSAM Sustainability Award Red Eléctrica obtains the highest recognition as a leading sustainability company in the utilities sector.

2017

Awards and recognitions 2017
 
Logo Renewables Grid Red Eléctrica has been included in CDP’s "Climate A list". This list includes all those companies that have been identified as LEADER due to their efforts and actions in the fight against climate change.
Logo Renewables Grid The Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) awarded Red Eléctrica the 'Good Practice of the Year' award in the Environmental Protection category for the Company’s project for the recovery of Posidonia oceanica meadows.
Logo Oekom Red Eléctrica holds 2nd place in the utilities sector ranking in the Corporate Responsibility Review 2017 conducted by Oekom.
Logo Ethical-Boardroom Red Eléctrica has received recognition for being the company with the best corporate governance in the utilities sector in Europe and Africa, a prize awarded by the specialised British magazine Ethical Boardroom.
Logo EQUILEAP Red Eléctrica, the first of the Spanish companies, currently ranks 51st in the Gender Equality Global Report & Ranking carried out by EQUILEAP.
Logo Korn Ferry Employee Red Eléctrica has been recognised with the Korn Ferry Employee Engagement Awards for achieving best-in-class levels of employee engagement.
Logo Vigeo eiris Red Eléctrica ranked by Vigeo-Eiris as a leading company in Human Rights, after having obtained the highest score for its performance and good practices regarding ‘The Human Rights responsibilities of business in a changing world’.
Logo ROBECOSAM Sustainability Award Red Eléctrica obtains the RobecoSAM Silver Class award for its leadership position in sustainability.

2016

Awards and recognitions 2016
 
Logo merco Merco Responsibility and Corporate Governance: placed 33rd in the global ranking, placed 3rd in “Energía, Gas y Agua” sector.
Climate Disclosure Leader 2015 Red Eléctrica has been included in CDP’s “Climate A list”. This list includes all those companies that have been identified as LEADER due to their efforts and actions in the fight against climate change.
Logo ROBECOSAM Sustainability Award 2016 Red Eléctrica obtains, for the first time, the ‘Gold Class’ distinction in the ‘Sustainability Yearbook 2016’ and is featured as ‘Sector Mover’.
Logo Observatorio de RSC Ranked in first place of IBEX 35 companies in the twelfth edition of the study 'Corporate Social Responsibility in the annual reports of companies of the IBEX 35.'

2015

Awards and recognitions 2015
 
Logo 500+ EFQM Red Electric renews the European Excellence 500+ according EFQM model 2013, awarded by the Club de Excelencia en Gestión, achieving over 700 points.
Logo EFQM The project ‘Birds and power lines. Mapping of bird flight paths’, good practice ‘Highly Commended’ by the EFQM 2015.
Logo Observatorio de RSC Ranked in first place of IBEX 35 companies in the eleventh edition of the study 'Corporate Social Responsibility in the annual reports of companies of the IBEX 35.'
Logo Observatorio de RSE First position amongst IBEX 35 companies.
Logo RobecoSAM Bronze Class 2015 The Company has been awarded the ’RobecoSAM Bronze Class’ distinction in the Sustainability Yearbook 2015, being ranked amongst the top 13 companies in the electricity sector.
  The 'Expansion' newspaper awards Red Eléctrica de España the Premio Salmón 2014, an award for the best performing stock of the year, owing to the fact that the share price of the Company has increased its stock market value by over 50%, one of the best Spanish stocks in 2014 according to readers of 'Expansion'.
Logo Axtel Identifiying excellenceSRI Connect REE included among the ten companies that are best at identifying material sustainability and corporate governance issues according to the study ‘The IRRI Survey 2015’.

2014

Awards and recognitions 2014
 
Logo ROBECOSAM Sustainability Investing The Company has been awarded the ’Member’ distinction in the Sustainability Yearbook 2014, being ranked amongst the top 15 companies in the electricity sector.
Logo Corporate Responsibility Prime rated by oekom research Awarded Prime Status.
Logo European Business Award Red Eléctrica has received the European Business Award for the Environment 2014 (Spanish section) in the special category 'Business and Biodiversity'.
Logo EFQM. Excellence award. Prize. 500+ Red Eléctrica maintains in good standing the Seal of Excellence 500+ renewed in 2013. Recognition awarded by the Club de Excelencia en Gestión.
Logo Madrid excelente Red Eléctrica maintains in good standing the brand 'Madrid Excelente' awarded by the Madrid Excelente Foundation.
Logo Observatorio RSE First position amongst IBEX 35 companies.
Logo Observatorio RSC Ranked in first place of IBEX 35 companies in the tenth edition of the study 'Corporate Social Responsibility in the annual reports of companies of the IBEX 35.'
Logo Best Annual Reports 2014. Report Watch by e.com Red Eléctrica's Annual Report has been selected among the world's top 400 annual reports in the 'Best Annual Reports 2014', taking 1st place within the Spanish energy companies, 4th in Spain and 281st in the world.
  Red Eléctrica's travelling exhibition of 'A highway behind the wall socket' has been chosen by the Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission as one of the five best practices of European TSO's to improve the understanding of the need to develop electricity transmission facilities, and as such foster their social acceptance.
Logo Fundación Compromiso y transparencia Red Eléctrica has been chosen among the listed companies who have adopted some of the five best practices of good governance identified in the report prepared by the Fundación Compromiso y Transparencia (Commitment and Transparency Foundation) regarding governance of listed companies.
Logo Equality in the Workplace. Ministry of Health. Renewal of the 'Equality in the Workplace' seal granted by the Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality.
Logo merco mercoEmpresas: placed 62nd in the 2014 ranking.

mercoEmpresas Responsables: placed 19th in the 2014 ranking.
Logo Randstad award Red Eléctrica is ranked among the three most attractive companies to work for in the energy sector in the Spanish awards of the fifth edition of the Randstad Award.
Logo Actualidad Económica Placed first within the energy sector in the 2014 ranking of the 100 best companies to work for.
Logo enertic Awards The PERFILA Project, led by Red Eléctrica de España, was distinguished as the best initiative of 2013 in the 'SmartGrids' category.

2013

Awards and recognitions 2013
 
Logo ROBECOSAM Sustainability Award The Company has been awarded the ’Bronze Class’ distinction in the Substainability Yearbook, for the fifth consecutive year, being ranked amongst the top 9 companies in the electricity sector.
Fourth position according to the Study of the quality of public information of the companies listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange General Index.
Logo Observatorio RSE First position amongst IBEX 35 companies.
Logo merco mercoEmpresas: placed 49th in the 2013 ranking.

mercoEmpresasResponsables: placed 20th in the 2013 ranking.

mercoPersonas: placed 33rd in the 2013 ranking.

2012

Awards and recognitions 2012
Logo SAM Sustainability SAM Sustainability Yearbook 2012 Distinción Bronze Class
Logo FTSE4Good Ranked as world leader in the utilities sector.
Logo Prime Awarded Prime Status.
Logo Observatorio de RSC First position amongst IBEX 35 companies.
Logo Observatorio de RSE First position amongst IBEX 35 companies.
Logo Informe reporta Third position according to the Study of the quality of public information of the companies listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange General Index.
Logo merco mercoEmpresas: position 49.

mercoEmpresasResponsables: position 20.

mercoPersonas: position 32.
Logo Mujeres Progresistas Special Mention for being a reference business in equal opportunities and for its commitment to the work-life balance amongst its employees.

2011

Awards and recognitions 2011
 
Logo SAM Sustainability SAM Sustainability Yearbook 2011 - Bronze Class distinction.
Logo European Award for Business Excellence European Award for Business Excellence in the concept of excellence ‘Taking responsibility for a sustainable future’.
Logo Prime Awarded Prime Status.
Logo GS Sustain Selected amongst the four best European companies regarding sustainability in 2011, obtaining the maximum score (96/130).
Logo Observatorio de RSC First position amongst IBEX 35 companies.
Logo Observatorio de RSE First position amongst IBEX 35 companies.
Logo Informe reporta Third position according to the Study of the quality of public information of the companies listed in the General Index of the Madrid Stock Exchange.
Logo merco mercoEmpresas: position 26.

mercoLíderes: position 20.

mercoEmpresasResponsables: position 19.

mercoPersonas: position 22.
Logo The Global Company Granted the ‘Global Compact Advanced Level’ category.

2010

Awards and recognitions 2010
 
Logo SAM Sustainability SAM Sustainability Yearbook 2010 - Bronze Class distinction.
Logo Prime Awarded Prime Status.
Logo Substainability and Development Award International Sustainability and Development Award in the large corporations category for its excellent management in the three scopes of sustainability.
Logo Triodos Bank Included in Triodos Bank’s investor universe. Top ranked in a comparative analysis of the sustainability performance of 13 European power utilities, reaching maximum scores in the areas of governance and social matters.
Logo GS Sustain Included in the investor universe of companies in the utilities sector at a worldwide level.
Logo Observatorio de RSC First position amongst IBEX 35 companies.
Logo Observatorio de RSE First position amongst IBEX 35 companies.
Logo Informe reporta First position according to the Study of the quality of public information of the companies listed in the General Index of the Madrid Stock Exchange.
Logo merco mercoEmpresas: position 45.

mercoLíderes: position 43.

mercoPersonas: position 29.
Logo The Global Company Granted the ‘Global Compact Advanced Level’ category.
Logo Cies Recognition for the Company’s performance in training employees in corporate responsibility.
Logo Equality Seal Equality Seal awarded by the Ministry of Health, Social Policy and Equality.
Logo ‘Top Companies to Work For’ Included in the ‘Top Companies to Work For’ guide.
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