GFT achieves ISS ESG Prime Status

Milestone in company’s sustainability strategy reached

Stuttgart, 14 June, 2023 – GFT Technologies SE achieves “Prime” Status for the first time in International Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS)’s sustainability rating. As part of the regular review, GFT was able to improve its rating to “C”.

“We are very committed to being the most sustainable company we can be. Sustainability is essential for our long-term competiveness both in the marketplace and with the talent – which of course is one of the key success factors in our industry,” says Jochen Ruetz, GFT CFO.

ISS scores companies on approximately 100 indicators in the fields of environment (E), social (S), and corporate governance (G) to assess the companies within an industry group. These indicators are mostly industry specific. They undergo regular review and improvement to align with the latest scientific advancements, technological progress, regulatory shifts, and societal discussions. ISS maintains the highest standards in evaluating these indicators. According to ISS, companies designated as "Prime" are industry pioneers in sustainability, displaying enhanced capabilities in managing ESG risks and capitalizing on opportunities.

ISS ESG is the responsible investment division of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc, the world's leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment for institutional investors.

More details regarding the ISS ESG Corporate Rating can be found at

 

About GFT – Shaping the future of digital business
GFT is a digital transformation pioneer that develops sustainable solutions based on new technologies including artificial intelligence and blockchain/DLT. Services range from core system modernisation and migration to open cloud platforms, as well as the introduction of carbon conscious coding.
GFT's strengths include deep technical expertise, strong partnerships and comprehensive market insights. The company uses them to design digital transformation for clients from the finance and insurance sectors as well as the manufacturing industry. Through the intelligent use of technology it adds value and increases productivity for clients. GFT experts create and implement scalable software applications that make access to innovative business models safe and easy.  
With locations in more than 15 markets around the globe, GFT ensures proximity to its clients. The company draws on over 35 years of experience and a global team of over 10,000 determined talents. GFT provides them with career opportunities in the most innovative areas of software engineering. The GFT Technologies SE share is listed in the SDAX index of the German Stock Exchange (ticker: GFT-XE).