Sustainability at Steag Iqony Group
We are shaping the energy world of tomorrow
As a key player in the energy supply sector, we are aware of our responsibility. The interests of our stakeholders take centre stage. And sustainability is also an integral part of our company. We provide energy that is affordable, sustainable and reliable. Maintaining this balance is a challenge for the Steag Iqony Group that we face with our many years of experience.
Our mission is to shape a sustainable future and to act responsibly towards our fellow human beings and our environment by minimising our ecological footprint while creating economic and social added value. With continuous innovation and responsible behaviour, we are shaping the path to a climate-neutral and fair energy world together.
Sustainable Development Goals
Our value drivers
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were developed by the United Nations (UN) in 2015. They form a global plan for socially, economically and ecologically sustainable development. The Steag Iqony Group has committed itself to ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for its employees. The company works together with its suppliers to promote safe working practices and to comply with and expand compliance with environmental obligations in the business units and within the supply chains.
Good health and well-being
SDG 3
The Steag Iqony Group is committed to ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for its employees. The Group works together with its suppliers to promote safe working practices in their supply chains.
Affordable and clean energy
SDG 7
Through ongoing investment in renewable energies and the continuous expansion of its technical and consulting services in relation to renewable energies, the Steag Iqony Group supports the development of a sustainable energy future.
Decent work and econommic growth
SDG 8
The Steag Iqony Group considers its employees to be its greatest asset and strives to offer them attractive career development opportunities. At the same time, it works to eliminate bias and discrimination in its recruitment and development processes.
Industry, innovation und infrastructure
SDG 9
Thanks to its wide-ranging experience and expertise in the field of sustainable energy infrastructures, the Steag Iqony Group is able to develop innovative solutions to economic challenges.
Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 11
District heating solutions from the Steag Iqony Group help to reduce the carbon footprint of cities and municipalities by cutting CO₂ emissions and local emissions.
Responsible consumption and production
SDG 12
Decarbonising their decentralised energy services helps Steag Iqony Group customers to produce products with a smaller carbon footprint.
Climate action
SDG 13
With its climate strategy, the Steag Iqony Group plans to reduce the net greenhouse gas emissions of the entire group to zero by 2040. In doing so, the group is making an important contribution to climate protection and the energy transition in Germany.
Life on land
SDG 15
The Steag Iqony Group strives to minimise the impact of its activities on local ecosystems and biodiversity. Environmental and social impact assessments are carried out for all new construction projects during the construction preparation phase in order to identify and mitigate potential environmental impacts.
Find out about our goals and measures aimed at promoting a sustainable and responsible future.
Our areas of action and focus (only in german)
Transparent reporting
Our sustainability topics
At Iqony, we live sustainability in all its facets. Our commitment goes far beyond standards. We are passionate about creating transparency and trust with our stakeholders. Transparent reporting is essential for us. In our annual sustainability report, we present our goals, measures and successes in a transparent manner. We measure our progress on the basis of quantitative key figures and the measures currently being implemented. In our annual reporting, we are guided by the GRI standards and fulfil the requirements of the Communication on Progress (COP) for the UN Global Compact. We are also guided by the goals of the United Nations (UN Sustainable Development Goals).
High honour for ESG commitment
The Steag Iqony Group has achieved the Excellence Class in the ESG Transparency Award 2025 from EUPD Research ESG. This top score confirms our strong, sustainable commitment and our transparent, high-quality ESG reporting.
The scientifically based analysis recognises our performance in a wide range of areas: from climate protection and resource management to working conditions, diversity, safety, compliance and good corporate governance.
“We warmly congratulate the Steag Iqony Group on its proven commitment to transparent and responsible reporting. We appreciate the strategic clarity with which the company is actively driving forward the energy transition and shaping a climate-neutral, secure and economically viable energy supply.”
Steffen Klink, Chief Operating Officer EUPD Group
