With the EnBW Sustainability Agenda, we are driving forward the environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable development of EnBW. At its core lies long-term security of supply in a decarbonized world. In addition, we are making our activities more and more environmentally and socially sustainable and integrating corporate responsibility into our business processes.
We build the energy infrastructure of the future with security of supply in mind.
Environment
- 70 percent renewable energies share of generation portfolio by 2030
- ESG data platform for efficient project implementation along the value chain
Renewable energies
- Implementation of the coal phase-out 2028
- Fuel switch to H₂
- Long-term net-zero target
CO₂ reduction
Positioning as a responsible supply partner and user of certified H₂ products and decarbonized gases
Hydrogen and decarbonized gases
Development of an interconnected energy service portfolio for climate protection at home and on the move
Customer solutions
- Grid reinforcement and modernization to integrate an increasing number of renewable energy systems and electric vehicles in the energy system
- Increase of the share of sustainable customer services to 40 percent by 2027
Grid expansion
Integration of the circular economy into projects incl.
- Value-stream monitoring
- Implementation of pilot projects
Circular economy
Group policy and measures to increase biodiversity in projects
Biodiversity
Target refinement based on rating and regulatory requirements (pollutant emissions, water withdrawal, and waste water)
Pollutants and water
We are committed to EnBW’s sustainable development into a climate-neutral energy company. To achieve this, we are fostering a culture of corporate responsibility with high ESG standards in line with international frameworks.
We make corporate responsibility the benchmark for our actions.
Social
- Creation of an inclusive work environment
- Facilitation of employee well-being (consistently high people engagement index (PEI)) and employability
Diversity and education
Implementation of human rights due diligence obligations through
- Risk analyses as well as prevention and remedial measures
- Improvement measures in own activities, i. a. occupational safety along the supply chain
Human rights (esp. supply chain)
Intensification of local stakeholder dialog in EnBW projects through
- Group policy
- Specific communication concepts and measures
Stakeholder management in affected communities
Governance
- Significant optimization of ESG reporting
- Increase of sustainable finance share to >50 %
Reporting, rating, and sustainable finance
Sustainability as a central component of
- Business decisions
- Committee decisions
- Renumeration in top management
- Corporate culture
Corporate management
Increased resilience of EnBW’s business model through
- Systematic climate risk analyses for all projects and existing infrastructure
- Specific mitigation measures
Climate resilience
