Recognitions in ESG

TIME Magazine and Statista

Applus+ has been featured in the inaugural ranking of the World's Most Sustainable Companies, jointly curated by Statista and TIME Magazine.
Over 5,000 of the world's largest and most influential corporations underwent a detailed evaluation process to identify the top 500 most sustainable entities. Factors such as revenue, market capitalisation and public prominence were pivotal in the initial assessment, while CDP scores, alignment with GRI and SASB, emissions and energy intensity, employee turnover and work safety were key to be chosen.

Scope of recognition: Global
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OURO Level Certified Provider

The Barlovento Applus+ team in Brazil has been recognised as the best provider of the Brazilian company COPEL in the category of ‘Technical Services in Renewables’.
Applus+ has been working with COPEL for five years, demonstrating consistent excellence and commitment. Every year, the company conducts an evaluation process in which it awards the three best suppliers across five categories. Fifteen companies have been awarded, out of more than 300 suppliers.
Scope of recognition: Brazil
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Sustainability indices of IBEX by BME

Applus+ has been recognised across all sustainability indices by Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) for companies listed on the IBEX, the Spanish stock exchange. These indices acknowledge our commitment to gender equality (IBEX Gender Equality), sustainability (IBEX ESG) and corporate social responsibility (FTSE4Good IBEX).

The Gender Equality IBEX assesses female representation in managerial positions within companies. The IBEX ESG and FTSE4Good IBEX indices, crucial for investors seeking sustainable enterprises in Spain, highlight companies showcasing robust corporate social responsibility policies and sustainable practices with stringent environmental, social, and corporate governance criteria.
Scope of recognition: Spain
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CFI

Applus+ has been chosen Best Technical Testing & Certification Partner in the Professional Services Awards 2023. These recognitions are organised by CFI, a specialised website and quarterly publication that provides insight into international finance and development.

The judging panel highlights the Group’s loyal client base and committed leadership, which promotes renewable energies and sustainability and invests in innovation.
Scope of recognition: Global
Standard Ethics

Applus+ ranks in first place out of 20 listed mid-cap Spanish companies in the SE Mid Spanish Index of Standard Ethics. This organisation has rated Applus+ as “Sustainable” with a classification of EE+, which is described as “Very Strong”. The rating, originally issued in December 2021, was unsolicited. Standard Ethics issues them to corporations and administrations in order to update indices and country rankings.
Scope of recognition: Spain
Standard & Poor’s Global

Applus+ has been chosen by S&P Global as one of the best companies in the world for ESG in their S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The agency ranked Applus+ as the 11th best company (out of 105 companies in its sector), with a score of 54 (out of 100) in the Environmental/Social/Economic dimension (Score date: Nov 12, 2021). The average score among all the companies analysed was 24 points.
Scope of recognition: Global
Sustainalytics

Sustainalytics has rated at 13.3 Applus+’ ESG risk level, which places the company in the "Low Risk" group of companies.

The Group has been ranked worldwide among the top 11% of all the companies analysed.

Sustainalytics highlights the company's "robust" management of these risks, which is above average in its sector.
Scope of recognition: Global
Gaïa Rating

Applus+ has received a score of 70 out of 100 by Gaïa Rating on their evaluation of transparency initiatives that the Group has implemented to improve its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) indicators, and their performance.

The company has now entered the top twenty percent of companies evaluated on the Gaïa Rating index.
Scope of recognition: Global
CDP

Applus+ has furthered its commitment to transparency by disclosing the Group's environmental impact through CDP. This organisation has awarded Applus+ with an "A" rating for its transformative actions to tackle the global challenge of climate change.
Scope of recognition: Global
Premios Ciudadanos

Applus+ has been recognised by the Premios Ciudadanos (Citizens Awards), at the Spanish Ministry of Economic Affairs, as the best company in the Social category for its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, aligned with nine of the seventeen UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

The awards highlighted the Group's strategic priorities, aimed directly at the workforce, at reinforcing its commitment to the stakeholders, at maintaining a sustainable performance, good corporate governance, business ethics, and innovation.
Scope of recognition: Spain
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MSCI ESG Research

MSCI ESG Research has recognised Applus+ with an "AA" rating.

The "AA" comes under the MSCI ESG Research category of Leader, and the assingment recognises notable actions, stewardship and attitudes of Applus+ in managing the most significant ESG (environmental, social and governance) risks and opportunities. The "AA" rating establishes the Group as one of the world’s sustainability leaders in the testing, inspection and certification industry.
Scope of recognition: Global
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FIA Americas Awards

The Group's Automotive Division, through its Riteve brand in Costa Rica, has received a FIA Americas Award from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) for its contribution to improving road safety and promoting respect for the environment. This recognition reinforces the Group's commitment to social initiatives in Costa Rica, contributing to greener and safer mobility.

The FIA also recognised Jennifer Hidalgo, Riteve’s Deputy Director for Communications and Social Responsibility, for her role in the brand’s campaigns for sustainable driving.

The FIA is globally renowned for its promotion, not only of sport, but also of safety, sustainability and accessibility for the benefit of road-users all around the world.
Scope of recognition: Costa Rica
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