Ratings and certificates
PALFINGER's commitment to sustainability is reflected in various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings and recognitions, which evaluate our performance in environmental, social, and governance areas. Provided is an overview of our ratings across key sustainability assessments, with more information on each rating below.
CDP
The CDP is a globally recognized organization that evaluates companies, cities and governments based on their environmental disclosures, climate-related performance, and strategies for managing risks and opportunities linked to climate change. Originally focused on carbon emissions, CDP has expanded to cover climate change, water security, and deforestation. The goal of CDP is to encourage transparency in environmental reporting and help organizations manage and reduce their impacts. Founded in 2000, CDP works with over 18,700 companies, representing 50% of global market capitalization.
PALFINGER was awarded a B rating by the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) in January 2025. This achievement highlights our company's ongoing commitment to environmental transparency and sustainability. A B rating places us in the “Management” band, acknowledging that PALFINGER has taken coordinated actions to address climate challenges and is actively working to manage environmental impacts. This is a solicited (active) rating as PALFINGER submitted detailed information to showcase compliance with certain criteria.
Ecovadis
EcoVadis, trusted by over 1,400 enterprise companies to assess their trading partners, has rated over 150,000 companies globally.
PALFINGER achieved an EcoVadis score of 62, placing us in the "Bronze" category and reflecting solid performance in sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Our score highlights strong efforts across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, while also guiding us toward further enhancing our ESG performance to achieve higher recognition. This is a solicited (active) rating as PALFINGER submitted detailed information to showcase compliance with certain criteria.
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RFU Sustainability Rating
The rfu Sustainability Rating Methodology for Corporates is based on about 100 criteria / 300 indicators for studying and measuring a company’s sustainability performance. The model differentiates between (1) the social stakeholders versus the environmental dimension and at the same time between (2) the sustainability impact of products/services versus the management of sustainability. Our score was a B in 2025.
Supplier Assurance
The Supplier Assurance ESG score evaluates how well a company manages its supply chain’s ESG performance. It considers factors like suppliers’ environmental impact, labor standards, human rights, ethical practices, and compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
PALFINGER’s score is 84 out of 100, which highlights our transparency, ensuring alignment with global ESG expectations. This is an unsolicited (passive) rating as PALFINGER was assessed based only on what we've made publicly available, without any direct contribution to the process.
VONIX
The VÖNIX index evaluates Austrian companies based on their ESG performance, focusing on criteria like climate impact, resource efficiency, employee responsibility, supply chain sustainability, and ethical governance. The VÖNIX Sustainability Index rated PALFINGER as a B-level sustainable company for 2025/2026 recognizing our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. This is a solicited (active) rating as PALFINGER submitted detailed information to showcase compliance with certain criteria.
