Abengoa is consolidated as one of the leading companies in the fight against climate change

January 7, 2021

  • The company has obtained a B rating in the climate change reference questionnaire of the non-profit organization Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

January 7th, 2021 - Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the infrastructure, energy and water sectors, has obtained a B rating in the questionnaire on climate change of the world reference organization in this matter Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). This rating places it as one of the participating companies with the highest valuation worldwide.

The B valuation is placed on a decreasing scale from A to F, which places Abengoa between the 5% of the participating companies with the highest valuation worldwide. This way Abengoa consolidates itself as a leading company in the fight against climate change and its effects, thanks to the technological solutions Abengoa provides to its clients and for the way it manages its activities, always considering efficiency and mitigation as a priority.

Initiatives such as the establishment of a system for identifying and evaluating risks associated with climate change, an internal carbon pricing strategy or the development of a Strategic Sustainability Plan that incorporates objectives and measures to mitigate emissions have allowed the valuation of Abengoa by CDP as a leading company in climate action.

CDP is a British non-profit organization that supports corporations and administrations in the dissemination of environmental and climate change information. Today, it collaborates with institutional investors who manage assets worth $ 106 trillion. They direct their investments to projects and companies committed to climate change and use CDP to understand risks, protect their investments and take advantage of opportunities, improving financial decision-making and increasing corporate commitment to climate change.

Today, CDP is the largest database of climate information for corporations and administrations worldwide. Companies participate in CDP through a detailed questionnaire where all the information related to their climate change management is requested. In 2020, more than 9,500 companies participated in the climate change questionnaire, constituting more than 50% of the global market capitalization.

About Abengoa

Abengoa (MCE: ABG/P:SM) applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the infrastructure, energy and water sectors. (www.abengoa.com)

Communication Department:

Marián Ariza

Tel: +34 954 93 71 11

E-mail: communication@abengoa.com

Investor Relations & Capital Markets:

Gonzalo Zubiría

Tel: +34 954 93 71 11

E-mail: ir@abengoa.com

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