E.ON SE.
EOAN.XETRA | Electric power generation, transmission and distribution
E.ON SE is a large, publicly-traded energy company based in Germany. It operates primarily in the energy sector, focusing on energy networks, customer solutions, and renewable energy. The company generates, distributes, and sells electricity, gas, and heat. E.ON's activities include operating energy...Show More
Better Health for All
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E.ON demonstrates a commitment to better health through significant environmental mitigation and mental health initiatives. The company's core operations contribute to public health by saving over 100 million tons of CO2 each year, which leads to cleaner air and reduced health-harming externalities.
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E.ON also actively supports preventative health measures by collaborating with city leaders on energy-efficient solutions for healthier communities
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and assisting the NHS
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and Queen's Medical Centre
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in achieving net-zero carbon emissions, thereby creating healthier environments for patients and staff. For mental health, E.ON has partnered with the charity Mind since January 2022, raising over £250,000 to support mental health services.
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This partnership includes developing tools and resources to help individuals, particularly those aged 16-25, cope with eco-anxiety.
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Additionally, E.ON provides a free 24-hour Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their families.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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E.ON SE does not directly provide financial services that promote economic inclusion, such as microloans or small-business loans, nor does it offer lending or deposit services to consumers.
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As an energy company, it has no APR or fee structures to evaluate, no revenue from high-cost financial products, and no dedicated financial inclusion programs.
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The company does not generate or manage customer finance data, is not regulated as a lender, and has no direct impact on customer credit or savings outcomes.
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Similarly, it does not provide debt products, operate financial service access points, or offer financial education programs.
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While E.ON offers green energy initiatives that may indirectly support small businesses by reducing energy costs, this does not constitute direct financial inclusion or economic opportunity related to fair banking.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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E.ON SE's employee engagement, as indicated by Glassdoor reviews in Germany, is rated at 4.1 out of 5 stars (82%).
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The company holds ISO 45001:2018 certification, demonstrating a commitment to high standards in workplace safety.
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E.ON's Human Rights Statement outlines a commitment to providing a safe work environment, fair conditions, adherence to ILO conventions, and prohibiting child and forced labor.
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In November 2024, E.ON issued a Letter of Expectations to business partners, emphasizing fair working conditions, decent payment, and health and safety protections.
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The company also received Menopause Friendly Accreditation in October 2024 for its efforts to create an inclusive workplace.
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In 2024, E.ON scored 8.5 out of 20 on the World Benchmarking Alliance's Social Benchmark, with identified areas for improvement in decent work and ethical conduct.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles to assess E.ON SE against the defined KPIs for Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing. While the company has publicly committed to human rights and ethical sourcing and adheres to international standards
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, and received a general 'below-benchmark' rating on an Ethical Energy Suppliers Table
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, no data was available regarding fair-trade certification share, audit frequency, forced/child labour incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in contracts, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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E.ON incurred penalties totaling £83,036,783 across 23 records as of November 2023.
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The company has implemented a comprehensive whistleblowing system, accessible to employees, business partners, and third parties, allowing for anonymous reporting of potential violations like corruption and fraud.
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This system ensures confidentiality and protection for whistleblowers
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and received four unfounded reports in 2023.
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Kind to Animals
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess E.ON SE against the defined Key Performance Indicators for the 'Kind to Animals' ethical value. The articles did not contain information regarding cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, humane certifications for animal operations, ethical input substitution, supplier audits for animal welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, or public policy engagement related to animal welfare. While E.ON has undertaken habitat restoration efforts, such as ecological corridor management under 13,000 kilometers of high-voltage lines
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and bird protection interventions
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, the articles did not provide the specific measurable biodiversity impact metrics (e.g., population increases, biodiversity indices) or the percentage of revenue invested in these initiatives as required by the rubric's scoring tiers for 'wildlife_conservation_impact'.
No War, No Weapons
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The company has no direct involvement in peacebuilding or conflict resolution and lacks proactive peace-promoting initiatives or investments in conflict resolution.
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This indicates zero revenue allocated to peacebuilding
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and no investment in peace technology.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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In 2022, E.ON's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 CO₂ emissions were 91.29 million metric tons CO₂e (2.88 million for Scope 1, 5.83 million for Scope 2 market-based, and 82.58 million for Scope 3 market-based).
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The company has SBTi-validated 2030 targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, aiming for a 50% to 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.
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Approximately 98% of capital expenditure for taxonomy-eligible investments between 2021 and 2023 was aligned with the EU Taxonomy.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Limited publicly available information was found regarding E.ON SE's specific actions related to respecting indigenous rights, cultural heritage, and local traditions.
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The available data does not provide concrete details on formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups, revenue reinvestment in local community development, or the implementation of cultural impact assessment protocols.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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E.ON demonstrates industry-leading data minimization practices, explicitly embracing and developing new standards, and implementing automated erasure processes.
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The company never collects special categories of personal data
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and retains IP addresses for fraud monitoring for a strict maximum of 30 days.
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E.ON maintains an exemplary compliance program, explicitly adhering to a wide range of international and US state-level privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and others.
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It regularly monitors changes to data privacy laws and evolves its practices accordingly,
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utilizing Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers.
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The company has excellent data governance, stating it never sells personal data
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and employing preventative controls such as role-based access, attribute-based access, and least privilege security approaches.
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E.ON provides excellent privacy controls, offering comprehensive data management options, including rights to access, rectify, restrict processing, port, erase, object to processing, and withdraw consent.
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E.ON demonstrates strong privacy engineering, explicitly embracing and developing new standards in support of privacy by design principles.
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The company has a formal AI ethics policy, evidenced by signing a declaration in January 2025
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promoting responsible AI use aligned with EU regulations
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and implementing comprehensive training for its internal generative AI tool, E.ON GPT.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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E.ON has implemented several waste reduction initiatives, including an internal trading platform called CircularPlace for pre-used components and spare parts
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, and a program for refurbishing decommissioned transformers to extend their operational life
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. The company also operates multiple projects that convert waste into energy
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, such as biogas production from food waste in Stockholm
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, utilizing waste heat from a hockey rink in Örebro
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and data centers in East London
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, and operating biomass power plants in Lockerbie and Sheffield that use wood offcuts
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. E.ON is adapting its business model to circular economy principles
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, implementing closed-loop systems
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, product stewardship programs
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, and circular innovations to enhance recycling and reuse
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