In September 2021, Energetick\u00fd a pr\u016fmyslov\u00fd holding a.s. (\u201cEPH\u201d) received an ESG Risk Rating of 22.0 and was assessed by Sustianalytics to be at medium risk of experiencing material and financial impacts from ESG factors. Sustainalytics, a Morningstar company, is a leading independent ESG research, ratings and data firm that supports investors around the world with the development and implementation of responsible investment strategies<\/p>\n
The score received by Sustainalytics places EPH in the medium risk category (20-30) and 15th position from all companies in the multi-utilities sector. The results reflect EPH\u2019s strong management of ESG risks through its implementation of tailored policies, programs and initiatives.<\/p>\n
Pavel Horsk\u00fd, member of the Board of Directors of EPH<\/strong>\u00a0stated: \u201cWe are proud<\/em> that<\/em> we have received this medium risk rating from Sustainalytics. EPH is for years integrating ESG as one of the decisive aspects of the group strategy, in particular in the transition from coal to new energies in a targeted, transparent and socially responsible way. During this year we have clearly articulated EPH\u2019s ESG targets aiming at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. We view the ESG rating of Sustainalytics as clear sign that we are on the right track. EPH is fully committed to a real transition from coal, i.e. replacement of old coal fired power plants by zero or low carbon power plants, reflecting the needs of the different regions and paying full attention to potential material implications for regions and people.\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n Sustainalytics rating report is available\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n EPH ESG Policies are available here<\/a><\/p>\n