MSCI upgrades rating to A; CDP and S&P Global confirm last year’s scores

Rai Way has received three major recognitions in the field of sustainability: MSCI has upgraded Rai Way’s ESG rating from BBB to A, while both Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and S&P Global have confirmed the company’s strong performance, with an A– Leadership score in the CDP Climate questionnaire and a 46/100 score in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

MSCI, which measures companies’ resilience to environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and provides insights into their potential financial performance, assessed Rai Way’s initiatives to reduce carbon emissions as robust, thanks to continued investment in energy efficiency and the use of 100% renewable energy. MSCI also positively evaluated Rai Way’s remuneration practices, particularly the company’s use of variable pay components linked to performance outcomes.

In 2024, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)– an international non-profit organisation providing a global system for measuring and reporting environmental impact for companies, local authorities, governments and investors – assessed over 24,800 companies on their response to climate change. Rai Way’s A– score was confirmed for the second consecutive year, placing the company once again among the Leadership group — those most committed to tackling global warming.

Finally, S&P Global, which evaluates ESG performance and the management of risks, opportunities and material impacts through its ESG scores, confirmed Rai Way’s 46/100 rating following its analysis of social, economic, governance and environmental dimensions. Compared with the previous year, the Corporate Sustainability Assessment Score remained stable, with key drivers identified as human capital management, climate strategy, and corporate governance.

These important recognitions confirm Rai Way’s commitment to combating climate change, managing risk effectively, and maintaining a balanced focus on economic, social and environmental sustainability. Rai Way promotes responsible growth — for both the company and its people — by fostering an inclusive environment that respects individuals and the communities in which it operates. We will continue to implement concrete actions to further strengthen our ESG standards and achieve our ambitious sustainability goals.