Proger has improved its sustainability performance, obtaining an ESG rating of “AA” from Cerved Rating Agency and positioning itself above the median of its reference cluster. This significant upgrade from the previous A rating places Proger among companies with “very high ESG risk management capability,” with an overall score of 75.8 out of 100.
“This recognition rewards the consolidation of the Company’s commitment to integrating ESG principles into its corporate strategies and processes through a concrete path of sustainable growth based on innovation, ethics, human capital enhancement, reduction of environmental impacts, transparency, and long-term vision,” comments Claudia Raiola Proger’s ESG manager.
The drivers of improvement
The upgrade was determined by concrete progress in all areas of sustainability.
Regarding the environment, Proger has implemented a management system that complies with ISO 14001 requirements, integrating policies and objectives to enhance environmental performance. Proger uses only energy from renewable sources in its Italian offices and promotes low-impact corporate mobility. The company has also expanded its study and monitoring of Scope 3 indirect emissions, reported the environmental indicators of its foreign offices, and implemented a supplier qualification process based in part on ESG criteria. Furthermore, Proger’s commitment to sustainability is at the core of its business model, which focuses on sustainable design, including energy efficiency, renewable energy plants, and storage systems.
In the social sphere, Proger’s growth is accompanied by inclusion and equal opportunity policies, and there is an increasingly significant presence of women and young people within the organization. Proger’s commitment to enhancing human capital is confirmed by SA 8000 and UNI/PdR 125 certifications, attesting to the adoption of advanced standards.
From a governance perspective, Proger is led by a board of directors consistent with the company’s size, including independent members and women. Proger’s commitment to transparency, ethics, and legality is reinforced through the adoption of a Code of Ethics, an Organizational Model 231, and ISO 37001 certification for anti-corruption management systems. The company has also achieved the highest level of Legality Rating with three stars. Proger fully integrates sustainability into its business strategy and operations, supported by dedicated ESG governance and a Sustainability Plan that formalizes the company’s objectives.
Economically, Proger continues to grow steadily. In 2024, it had €190.6 million in production and an EBITDA of 18.8%. Cerved Rating Agency recognizes Proger as a company capable of generating and distributing value to stakeholders in a balanced manner.
“This result testifies to the company’s maturity in implementing concrete sustainable policies and practices,” concludes Marco Lombardi, Proger’s CEO. “The upgrade to AA class confirms that sustainability is now an integral part of our corporate DNA and motivates us to pursue the objectives of the new three-year Sustainability Plan with even greater determination“.