Our ESG performance
Nexans’ ESG performance is recognized by several leading independent rating agencies, reflecting the Group’s commitment to climate action, responsible sourcing, and transparent business practices. These ratings are regularly used to demonstrate Nexans’ ESG positioning to customers, investors, and in tender responses.
Updated May 2026
CDP: A for Climate, A– for Water — third consecutive year
CDP is a globally recognized reference for carbon disclosure and environmental performance.
In 2025, Nexans maintained its CDP Climate rating of A for the third consecutive year, placing the Group among the top 2% of companies assessed worldwide and reinforcing its leadership within the Metal Products manufacturing sector.
The A– Water Security rating, achieved in Nexans’ second year of participation, reflects the Group’s structured approach to water risk management.
CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment: A
In May 2026, Nexans was awarded the highest A rating in CDP’s 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA), a distinction publicly disclosed by CDP only for companies demonstrating global best practices in Scope 3 emissions management and supply chain climate integration. Over 600 strategic suppliers are now part of Nexans’ climate roadmap.
EcoVadis: 78/100
EcoVadis is a leading global provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
Nexans’ most recent score of 78/100 places the Group among the top performing companies assessed in its sector worldwide, confirming sustainability as a core pillar of its strategy.
MSCI ESG Ratings: A
MSCI ESG Ratings measure a company’s management of financially relevant ESG risks and opportunities, assessed on an industry-relative AAA–CCC scale.
Nexans’ A rating indicates strong resilience to environmental risks, effective management of social risks, and sound governance practices, positioning the Group favorably compared to its industry peers.
Sustainalytics: 22.6 — Medium Risk
Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings measure a company’s exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and its effectiveness in managing them.
Nexans’ score of 22.6 (Medium Risk) reflects moderate exposure to ESG risks, strong management of material ESG issues, and a controlled level of unmanaged risk relative to peers. In this methodology, lower scores indicate better performance.
