RWE’s non-financial performance in the area of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) is assessed by various rating agencies. These externally determined ratings provide a succinct summary of our performance in relation to sustainability and help investors and potential business partners in their decision-making. Such ratings are becoming more and more important for other stakeholders too, such as the media, the political sphere and NGOs. The detailed evaluation of the results also helps us identify potential for improvement in various areas.