We continuously and systematically seek dialogue with our internal and external stakeholders. Understanding the needs, concerns and expectations of our stakeholders helps us to determine the focus topics of your work. Our stakeholder engagement includes discussions with ESG rating agencies, memberships in and commitments to various initiatives, as well as our social and regulatory engagement.

Our ESG ratings 

External validation of our sustainability ambitions through ESG ratings is an integral part of our sustainability strategy. In order to identify potential further developments in the sustainability profile compared to the previous year, a comparative analysis of the rating results and other internal and external factors is carried out annually. Deutsche Börse Group takes into account the ratings of Standard & Poor's (S&P), Sustainalytics, and MSCI. These ratings cover environmental, social, and corporate governance issues and contribute to the positive effect of increasing transparency in the market and competition as well as stakeholder confidence. 

The weighting of the criteria varies depending on the rating agency, with the corporate governance factor usually being weighted more heavily. The results are evaluated regularly and published annually in order to specifically steer the further development of our sustainability profile. The individual results of the rating agencies for the 2025 financial year are as follows:

^{1 You can find our latest CDP answers here.}

Our memberships and commitments  

We are a member of the “Net Zero Exchange Group – SSE Climate” under the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE). Founded in 2021, this initiative comprises 23 stock exchange organizations from around the world. Members adhere to a framework for setting targets recognised by “Race to Zero” and report annually on their progress, with the results publicly tracked on the UN SSE website. You can find our respective report here and an overview of our key memberships here.

Our social engagement 

As a socially responsible company, we want to give back to society – we live up to this claim by participating in charitable causes and, together with experienced partners, seek to create positive social value. You can find further information about our engagement activities here. 

Our regulatory engagement ​ 

Based on our specific knowledge as a financial market infrastructure provider, we share our expertise about the evolution of the regulatory framework. Thus, we make a permanent contribution to strengthening financial market infrastructure and capital markets as a vital tool for achieving society’s overarching objectives. We take part in consultations on political and regulatory initiatives, for example, and submit comments and papers to explain the implications of certain regulatory proposals for Deutsche Börse Group, our clients, the financial markets and society as a whole. Our white papers and studies also contribute to an improved understanding of specific aspects of financial market regulation. 

You can find more information about our regulatory engagement here.

We continuously and systematically seek dialogue with our internal and external stakeholders. Understanding the needs, concerns and expectations of our stakeholders helps us to determine the focus topics of your work. Our stakeholder engagement includes discussions with ESG rating agencies, memberships in and commitments to various initiatives, as well as our social and regulatory engagement.

Our ESG ratings 

External validation of our sustainability ambitions through ESG ratings is an integral part of our sustainability strategy. In order to identify potential further developments in the sustainability profile compared to the previous year, a comparative analysis of the rating results and other internal and external factors is carried out annually. Deutsche Börse Group takes into account the ratings of Standard & Poor's (S&P), Sustainalytics, and MSCI. These ratings cover environmental, social, and corporate governance issues and contribute to the positive effect of increasing transparency in the market and competition as well as stakeholder confidence. 

The weighting of the criteria varies depending on the rating agency, with the corporate governance factor usually being weighted more heavily. The results are evaluated regularly and published annually in order to specifically steer the further development of our sustainability profile. The individual results of the rating agencies for the 2025 financial year are as follows:

^{1 You can find our latest CDP answers here.}

Our memberships and commitments  

We are a member of the “Net Zero Exchange Group – SSE Climate” under the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE). Founded in 2021, this initiative comprises 23 stock exchange organizations from around the world. Members adhere to a framework for setting targets recognised by “Race to Zero” and report annually on their progress, with the results publicly tracked on the UN SSE website. You can find our respective report here and an overview of our key memberships here.

Our social engagement 

As a socially responsible company, we want to give back to society – we live up to this claim by participating in charitable causes and, together with experienced partners, seek to create positive social value. You can find further information about our engagement activities here. 

Our regulatory engagement ​ 

Based on our specific knowledge as a financial market infrastructure provider, we share our expertise about the evolution of the regulatory framework. Thus, we make a permanent contribution to strengthening financial market infrastructure and capital markets as a vital tool for achieving society’s overarching objectives. We take part in consultations on political and regulatory initiatives, for example, and submit comments and papers to explain the implications of certain regulatory proposals for Deutsche Börse Group, our clients, the financial markets and society as a whole. Our white papers and studies also contribute to an improved understanding of specific aspects of financial market regulation. 

You can find more information about our regulatory engagement here.

We continuously and systematically seek dialogue with our internal and external stakeholders. Understanding the needs, concerns and expectations of our stakeholders helps us to determine the focus topics of your work. Our stakeholder engagement includes discussions with ESG rating agencies, memberships in and commitments to various initiatives, as well as our social and regulatory engagement.

Our ESG ratings 

External validation of our sustainability ambitions through ESG ratings is an integral part of our sustainability strategy. In order to identify potential further developments in the sustainability profile compared to the previous year, a comparative analysis of the rating results and other internal and external factors is carried out annually. Deutsche Börse Group takes into account the ratings of Standard & Poor's (S&P), Sustainalytics, and MSCI. These ratings cover environmental, social, and corporate governance issues and contribute to the positive effect of increasing transparency in the market and competition as well as stakeholder confidence. 

The weighting of the criteria varies depending on the rating agency, with the corporate governance factor usually being weighted more heavily. The results are evaluated regularly and published annually in order to specifically steer the further development of our sustainability profile. The individual results of the rating agencies for the 2025 financial year are as follows:

^{1 You can find our latest CDP answers here.}

Our memberships and commitments  

We are a member of the “Net Zero Exchange Group – SSE Climate” under the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE). Founded in 2021, this initiative comprises 23 stock exchange organizations from around the world. Members adhere to a framework for setting targets recognised by “Race to Zero” and report annually on their progress, with the results publicly tracked on the UN SSE website. You can find our respective report here and an overview of our key memberships here.

Our social engagement 

As a socially responsible company, we want to give back to society – we live up to this claim by participating in charitable causes and, together with experienced partners, seek to create positive social value. You can find further information about our engagement activities here. 

Our regulatory engagement ​ 

Based on our specific knowledge as a financial market infrastructure provider, we share our expertise about the evolution of the regulatory framework. Thus, we make a permanent contribution to strengthening financial market infrastructure and capital markets as a vital tool for achieving society’s overarching objectives. We take part in consultations on political and regulatory initiatives, for example, and submit comments and papers to explain the implications of certain regulatory proposals for Deutsche Börse Group, our clients, the financial markets and society as a whole. Our white papers and studies also contribute to an improved understanding of specific aspects of financial market regulation. 

You can find more information about our regulatory engagement here.

We continuously and systematically seek dialogue with our internal and external stakeholders. Understanding the needs, concerns and expectations of our stakeholders helps us to determine the focus topics of your work. Our stakeholder engagement includes discussions with ESG rating agencies, memberships in and commitments to various initiatives, as well as our social and regulatory engagement.

Our ESG ratings 

External validation of our sustainability ambitions through ESG ratings is an integral part of our sustainability strategy. In order to identify potential further developments in the sustainability profile compared to the previous year, a comparative analysis of the rating results and other internal and external factors is carried out annually. Deutsche Börse Group takes into account the ratings of Standard & Poor's (S&P), Sustainalytics, and MSCI. These ratings cover environmental, social, and corporate governance issues and contribute to the positive effect of increasing transparency in the market and competition as well as stakeholder confidence. 

The weighting of the criteria varies depending on the rating agency, with the corporate governance factor usually being weighted more heavily. The results are evaluated regularly and published annually in order to specifically steer the further development of our sustainability profile. The individual results of the rating agencies for the 2025 financial year are as follows:

^{1 You can find our latest CDP answers here.}

Our memberships and commitments  

We are a member of the “Net Zero Exchange Group – SSE Climate” under the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE). Founded in 2021, this initiative comprises 23 stock exchange organizations from around the world. Members adhere to a framework for setting targets recognised by “Race to Zero” and report annually on their progress, with the results publicly tracked on the UN SSE website. You can find our respective report here and an overview of our key memberships here.

Our social engagement 

As a socially responsible company, we want to give back to society – we live up to this claim by participating in charitable causes and, together with experienced partners, seek to create positive social value. You can find further information about our engagement activities here. 

Our regulatory engagement ​ 

Based on our specific knowledge as a financial market infrastructure provider, we share our expertise about the evolution of the regulatory framework. Thus, we make a permanent contribution to strengthening financial market infrastructure and capital markets as a vital tool for achieving society’s overarching objectives. We take part in consultations on political and regulatory initiatives, for example, and submit comments and papers to explain the implications of certain regulatory proposals for Deutsche Börse Group, our clients, the financial markets and society as a whole. Our white papers and studies also contribute to an improved understanding of specific aspects of financial market regulation. 

You can find more information about our regulatory engagement here.