EQS-News: KION GROUP AG included in Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index as one of Europe's top sustainability performers

KION GROUP AG included in Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index as one of Europe's top sustainability performers

• KION GROUP AG included in renowned Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index for the first time
• KION GROUP AG selected as a member of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the third consecutive year
• Improvement in the S&P Global CSA 2024 as the best rating for KION GROUP AG since participation

Frankfurt am Main, February 12, 2025 – KION GROUP AG has qualified for the renowned Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index (formerly the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index) for the first time at the end of 2024.

The index comprises European sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and includes only the best sustainability performers in each industry. KION’s inclusion is a significant milestone that underscores the Group's commitment to long-term shareholder value. It recognizes KION's pledge and transformation towards sustainability excellence in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) dimensions.

"Being included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index for the first time is not only a great incentive for our work, but also proves that we are on the right track," said Valeria Gargiulo, Chief People & Sustainability Officer, KION Group. "As a global leader in intralogistics and supply chains, we recognize our responsibility to make our company more sustainable and to help our customers and partners achieve their own sustainability goals.”

Inclusion in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for third consecutive year

KION GROUP AG has also been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the third consecutive year – a globally recognized distinction that further underlines KION's outstanding corporate sustainability performance. Among other industries, the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 recognizes the top 15 percent of the IEQ Machinery and Electrical Equipment industry for their sustainability efforts.

KION's best ever S&P Global CSA score as basis for inclusion

In 2024, KION GROUP AG improved its score in the S&P Global CSA within its industry (IEQ Machinery and Electrical Equipment) to an overall score of 64/100, its best result to date (2023: 61/100). KION is proud to have achieved a score of 58/100 in the environmental dimension and 67/100 each in the social and governance & economic dimensions.

The S&P Global CSA is the basis for inclusion in the S&P Sustainability Yearbook and a key factor in the transparent, rules-based selection process for constituents of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices, one of the longest-running and globally recognized sustainability benchmarks. As of December 31, 2024, the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index comprises 147 European companies that have been identified as sustainability leaders in their respective industries.

The Company

The KION Group is one of the world’s leading providers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions. Its full spectrum of services includes industrial trucks, such as forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, as well as integrated automation technologies and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains—including all related services. The KION Group’s solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in customers’ warehouses, production plants, and distribution centers in over 100 countries.

The MDAX listed group is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in the EMEA region based on the number of units sold in 2022. Based on revenue for the year 2023, the KION Group is the leading overseas manufacturer in China, and including domestic manufacturers, the third-largest supplier there. The KION Group is also one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers, based on 2023 revenue.

At the end of 2023, more than 1.8 million industrial trucks of the KION Group were in use by customers from all manner of sectors and of varying sizes on six continents. The group currently has more than 42,000 employees and generated revenue of approx. € 11.4 billion in the 2023 financial year.

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Disclaimer 

This release and the information contained herein are for information purposes only and do not constitute a prospectus or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Future results could differ significantly from the results that are currently expected due to various risk factors and uncertainties such as changes in economic or industry-specific conditions, changes in the market environment or political situation, changes in domestic or international legislation, interest rate or exchange rate fluctuations, legal disputes and investigations, and the availability of financial resources. We do not assume any responsibility for updating the forward-looking statements in this release.

Further information for media representatives

Dennis Lüneburger
Manager Group Communications
Phone +49 (0)69 201 107 768
dennis.lueneburger@kiongroup.com

Further information for investors

Raj Junginger
Senior Manager Investor Relations
Phone +49 (0)69 201 107 942
raj.junginger@kiongroup.com

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