Analysts and rating agencies regularly assess the activities of the Lufthansa Group in terms of responsible corporate management. In 2024, the Lufthansa Group's sustainability management was once again rated positively. In many categories, it exceeds the industry average. Below is an overview.
CDP
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In the 2024 global climate ranking by the non-profit organization CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), the Lufthansa Group received a good rating for its CO2 reduction strategy and its implementation. On a scale from “A” (best result) to “D-”, the company was awarded a “B” score, placing it in the second-highest ranking band. CDP awarded the Lufthansa Group top marks in the following assessment categories: Public Policy Engagement and Industry Collaboration, Scope 1 & 2 (direct emissions & indirect emissions from purchased energy), Emissions Reduction Initiatives and Low Carbon Products, Verification (including emissions), Context, Governance, Dependencies, Impacts, Risks and Opportunities Process, Business Strategy, and Scope 3 (indirect emissions within the supply chain). A total of nine out of 16 categories were awarded the top grade of “A” and two were awarded “A-”. The Lufthansa Group has been participating in CDP reporting since 2006, providing relevant stakeholders with continuous and transparent information about its strategy and measures for reducing CO2 emissions. The CDP data is also largely incorporated into other assessments by leading rating agencies.
EcoVadis
In order to demonstrate its sustainability and responsibility towards its customers, the Lufthansa Group participates in EcoVadis, a sustainability assessment platform for global supply chains. In July 2024, the Lufthansa Group was awarded the bronze medal. This puts the Lufthansa Group in the top 35 per cent of companies rated by EcoVadis in the last 12 months.
ECPI
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The Lufthansa share is listed in the sustainability indices ECPI Euro ESG Equity and ECPI World ESG Equity. ECPI has offered a selection of ESG indices since 1997 and uses its own evaluation method that is based on exclusion criteria as well as positive criteria in the categories of environment, social issues and corporate governance. Only those companies are included in these indices that depict suitable, sustainable investment according to ECPI’s assessment.
FTSE4Good
The UK FTSE4Good Index Series is a set of stock market indices for ethical investment launched by the FTSE Group in 2001. It regularly measures the performance of 2,000 companies from different sectors in 23 markets, taking into account ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria, as part of a rigorous review process. Inclusion in the index is based on the best-in-class principle.
The Lufthansa share has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2001. In the categories “Climate Change“ and “Corporate Governance” the Lufthansa Group achieved the highest possible score in the latest evaluation in June 2025. In the overall assessment, the Lufthansa Group performs above average in both the subcategory “Airlines” and the category “Consumer Services”, according to FTSE Russell.
ISS ESG Corporate Rating
In the ISS ESG Corporate Rating 2024, the Lufthansa Group is one of two airlines to have once again been awarded “Prime Status” with a “C+” (rating scale A+ (best result) to D-). This places it in the group of “Industry Leader” among a total of 49 airlines rated. Prime status is awarded to leading companies in their respective industries that have performed well in the rating process according to an evaluation of over 300 industry-specific ESG criteria.
MSCI ESG Rating
The internationally recognized US rating agency MSCI has reanalyzed the Lufthansa Group's sustainability management in 2024 and, for the third year in a row, given it an “AA” rating well above the industry average in the MSCI ESG Rating (rating scale AAA (best rating) to CCC). The MSCI ESG Rating identifies companies that are particularly committed to sustainability. In the current assessment, the Lufthansa Group continues to play a leading role in ESG among the 21 airlines analyzed by MSCI ESG Research. The Lufthansa Group has been included in the MSCI Global Sustainability Index since 2015.
Sustainalytics
Worldwide renowned rating agency Sustainalytics regularly evaluates the Lufthansa Group’s sustainability activities in accordance with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria. The rating is included in the composition of the FTSE4Good, in which the Lufthansa Group share has been listed since 2001. The index includes only those companies that meet the internationally accepted standards of entrepreneurial responsibility.
In June 2025, the Lufthansa Group's ESG risk rating was confirmed at “Medium Risk” (25.6). Exposure to key ESG issues is classified as medium, while ESG management is classified as strong.
S&P Global
The rating agency S&P Global last assessed the Lufthansa Group in July 2025, awarding it a CSA score of 40 and an ESG score of 44. The ESG score is based on publicly available information and modeling, while the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) evaluates corporate sustainability.