La Française de l’Energie continues to improve its Gaïa Research (ESG) rating

Pontpierre, France, December 20^th, 2021 – La Française de l’Énergie (Euronext: LFDE – ISIN: FR0013030152), a negative carbon energy producer, announces improvements to its Gaia Research rating, which assesses the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance of companies listed on European markets and keeps its leadership among SMEs in the energy sector.

Gaïa Rating is the benchmark rating agency for French mid-size listed companies. The ratings are based on more than 170 extra-financial criteria related to Environment, Social, Governance and External Stakeholders.

Ongoing improvement of the ESG performance of the Group

La Française de l’Energie achieves an overall rating of 65/100, significantly better than last year’s rating (62/100).

For the 5th consecutive year, the company has recorded an improvement of its Gaïa Research rating. La Française de l’Energie sets itself apart in particular with its social and governance policy.

This positive dynamic confirms the ongoing commitments of La Française de l’Energie on subjects such as improving governance or fighting against climate change.

Julien Moulin, President of La Française de l’Énergie, declares: “ESG issues are at the heart of La Française de l’Energie’s mission to reduce the carbon footprint of the territories where the company operates and thus promotes local development. La Francaise de l’Energie is the only French energy company with a negative carbon footprint, so we are proud that the ESG rating by Gaia Research of the EthiFinance group confirms our significant contribution and consolidates our leadership position in sustainable development “.

La Française de l’Energie confirms its objective of achieving annualized revenue of € 35 million and an EBITDA margin of over 45% by the end of 2022.

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