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    10 years anniversary Romania CST Index 2025 Results Announced in December 2025

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    Romania Corporate Sustainability & Transparency INDEX (CST INDEX®), formerly known as Romania CSR INDEX (2016-2020), is the most important and complex ranking in the sustainability field in Romania.

    The 10th anniversary edition marks a decade of a coherent and continuously evolving methodology.

    The Romania CST Index is built on a robust and internationally aligned methodology. It integrates key European sustainability frameworks, including the CSRD and the ESRS, and reflects the disclosure principles of the GRI Universal Standards 2021, the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards. The Index draws inspiration from the best-in-class approach of the Dow Jones World Index and the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), adapting globally recognized practices to the Romanian market. In addition, it incorporates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the principles of the UN Global Compact, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of long-term economic, environmental, and social performance.

    The reports or public disclosures of companies were evaluated using a scorecard consisting of 11 categories and 99 indicators, representing an increase of 14 indicators compared to the previous year. The scorecard includes 243 data points, an increase of 14 data points compared to last year’s 229 data points. The information analysed reflect the companies’ sustainability strategies and objectives, as well as their economic, environmental, and social impacts.

    The Romania Corporate Sustainability & Transparency Index (CST INDEX) 2025 comprises 11 sections:

    Sustainability Governance

    Diversity Policy

    Economic Impact

    Climate Change and Energy

    Environmental Governance

    Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Policy

    Responsible Employer

    Product and Marketing Responsibility

    Investments in Communities

    Value Chain

    Impact and Material Matters – DMA (Disclosure on Management Approach)

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    RESULTS OF ROMANIA CST INDEX 2025:

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    LEADER, Gold Recognition: Coca-Cola HBC România – 97 points

    LEADER, Gold Recognition: Kaufland România – 97 points

    2nd Highest Scoring, Gold Recognition:  Autonom Services – 95 points

    2nd Highest Scoring, Gold Recognition:  Raiffeisen Bank – 95 points

    3rd Highest Scoring, Gold Recognition:  Banca Transilvania – 93 points

    3rd Highest Scoring, Gold Recognition:  Distribuție Energie Oltenia – 93 points

    3rd Highest Scoring, Gold Recognition:  Antibiotice – 93 points

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    GOLD RECOGNITION

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    Autoklass – 91 points

    LIDL România – 91 points

    Romstal – 91 points

    ADREM – 89 points

    GreenPoint Management – 89 points

    Valrom – 89 points

    Bog’Art – 85 points

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    SILVER RECOGNITION

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    Transavia  – 81 points

    Compania Națională de Transport al Energiei Electrice Transelectrica – 80 points

    Compa – 77 points

    AROBS Transilvania Software – 74 points

    Agricover Holding – 73 points

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    BRONZE RECOGNITION

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    ROCA Industry – 60 points

    Safir – 55 points

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    Overall, the level of corporate sustainability transparency in Romania remains low. In 2025, a total of 60 sustainability reports or sustainability statements have been published to date, for FY 2024. Of these, six reports did not exceed the 50% threshold in the Romania CST Index evaluation.

    When compared to the 714 companies that employed more than 500 employees in 2024, it results that approximately 92% of companies would not surpass the 50% threshold in the Romania CST Index assessment, mainly because they don’t have a sustainability report or statement.

    Notes on information analysed:

    For the evaluation, publicly available information was considered, as well as information provided directly to us that is scheduled to become public within the following month. Companies were assessed either through active participation or through a desk-based review of publicly available information, without receiving feedback from some evaluated companies.

    Romania Corporate Sustainability & Transparency Index (CST INDEX ®) 2025 has 11 sections:

    Category I: Sustainability Governance

     

    1.1. The company publishes a list of Material Matters regarding sustainable development.

    1.2. The company describes the process for identifying the Material Matters.

    1.3. The materiality analysis conducted is based on the principle of Double Materiality.

    1.4. The company describes the processes through which the effectiveness of policies and actions is tracked in relation to material sustainability-related impact, risk, and opportunity.

    1.5. The materiality process is verified by a third-party assurance provider.

    1.6. The company provides details about its sustainability risk management practices and strategies.

    1.7. Board Level Sustainability Responsibility.

    1.8. The company publishes a list of identified external and internal stakeholders.

    1.9. The company publishes information on how it engaged its stakeholders.

    1.10. The company published a Corporate Sustainability /ESG / Social Responsibility Report.

    1.11. The content index of the sustainability report was verified by an internationally recognized organization.

    1.12. Auditing information on corporate sustainability.

    Category II: Diversity Policy

     

    2.1. The company publishes information about the diversity policy.

    2.2. Diversity Sanctions or Fines

    2.3. Diversity Awards

    2.4. The company publishes information on the representation of women /men in the board.

    2.5. The company publishes information on its policy regarding underrepresented groups such as racial and ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, or people with disabilities.

    2.6. Confirmed Discrimination Incidents

    Category III: Economic Impact

     

    3.1. The evaluated company publishes information about the total amount invested in FY 2024 to contribute to the development of the communities.

    3.2. Details on the Donation Policy.

    3.3. The company publishes information on policies applied to ensure gender pay equity and on sustained efforts to address gender pay disparities.

    3.4. The company publishes information on the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer.

    3.5. The company publishes information about one or more education projects that aimed to develop the skills of members of communities.

    3.6. Awards for Education Projects.

    3.7. The company presents information about the procurement policy of products manufactured in Romania.

    Category IV: Climate Change

     

    4.1. Management Approach towards Climate Change.

    4.2. The company provides details about the Board Level responsibility for Climate Change and Sustainable Development.

    4.3. The company publishes information on measures taken to reduce GHGs.

    4.4. SCOPE 1 Emissions.

    4.5. SCOPE 1 Emissions targets.

    4.6. SBTI Validated SCOPE 1 Emissions targets

    4.7. SCOPE 2 Emissions.

    4.8. SCOPE 2 Emissions Targets.

    4.9. SBTI Validated SCOPE 2 Emissions targets

    4.10. SCOPE 3 Emissions.

    4.11. SCOPE 3 Emissions Targets.

    4.12. SBTI Validated SCOPE 3 Emissions targets

    4.13. GHGs Intensity Target.

    4.14. Emissions Audit / Certification / Verification.

    4.15. The company publishes information about the total fuel consumption.

    4.16. The company publishes information about the total energy consumption.

    4.17. The company publishes information about the Energy intensity ratio for the company.

    4.18. Production of Renewable Energy.

    Category V: Environmental Governance

     

    5.1. The company has developed and published the details of an environmental policy.

    5.2. The company has published the details of their environmental risk assessments.

    5.3. Non-compliance with Romanian laws and regulations in the environmental area.

    5.4. Taxonomy- Eligible Activities – Capex

    5.5. Taxonomy- Eligible Activities – Opex

    5.6. Taxonomy- Eligible Activities – Turnover

    5.7. Taxonomy – Aligned Activities – Capex

    5.8. Taxonomy – Aligned Activities – Opex

    5.9. Taxonomy – Aligned Turnover

    5.10. The company publishes information about the total amount of waste generated and sent to the landfill.

    5.11. The company publishes information about the amount of recycled or reused waste – except plastic.

    5.12. The company publishes information about the amount of recycled or reused plastic waste.

    5.13. The company publishes information about the amount of water used.

    5.14. The company publishes information about the protection of biodiversity.

    Category VI: Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Policy

     

    6.1. The company publishes information on its policy for the prevention of human rights abuses.

    6.2. Human Rights Due Diligence.

    6.3. Non-compliance with Romanian laws and regulations in the socio-economic area.

    6.4. The company publishes information about the policy applied to fight corruption and bribery.

    6.5. Corruption Incidents.

    6.6. The company publishes information about training activities and internal/external communication to combat corruption and bribery.

    6.7. The company mentions details about the management of conflicts of interest within the company.

    6.8. Public disclosure on the company’s political commitments, including lobbying activities.

    6.9. The company provides details on mechanisms or systems for reporting concerns about unethical behaviours and organizational integrity issues, such as escalation through the management of whistleblowers.

    Category VII: Responsible Employer

     

    7.1. The company publishes information about the management system regarding health and safety at work.

    7.2. The company publishes information on professional development programs for employees.

    7.3. The company publishes information about the average number of training hours per employee.

    7.4. The company publishes information about the work-life balance policies among employees.

    7.5. The company publishes information about the freedom of association and collective bargaining.

    Category VIII: Product and Marketing Responsibility

     

    8.1. Responsibility for the ethical promotion of products or services.

    8.2. The company publishes information about the incidents of non-compliance with the Romanian laws and regulations related to the products and services.

    8.3. The company publishes information about sustainable/responsible Products and Services.

    8.4. The company publishes information about the customer or end-user satisfaction survey.

    8.5. The company publishes information about policies to manage material impacts, risks and opportunities related to consumers and end-users.

    8.6. Activities that result in positive impacts and types of consumers and end-users that are positively affected or could be positively affected.

    Category IX: Investments in Communities

     

    9.1. The company publishes information about the dialogue or consultations with the members of their communities.

    9.2. Community Investment Programs / Projects in FY 2024 – example no.1.

    9.3. Community Investment Programs / Projects in FY 2024 – example no.2.

    9.4. Community Investment Programs / Projects in FY 2024 – example no.3.

    9.5. The company publishes information about philanthropic and sponsorship initiatives.

    9.6. Awards / Recognitions presented in FY 2024.

    9.7. The company can give examples of how it measures the social impact of their Community / CSR Initiatives / Programs / Projects.

    9.8. The company publishes information about their employee development programs, for example employee volunteering.

    Category X: Supply Chain

     

    10.1. Description of Value Chain.

    10.2. The company publishes information about the processes of identification and analysis of social risks among New Suppliers.

    10.3. The company publishes information about the processes of identification and analysis of environmental risks among New Suppliers.

    10.4. Targets regarding evaluation of New suppliers.

    10.5. The company publishes information about the processes of screening and assessment of social risks among Existing suppliers.

    10.6. The company publishes information about the processes of screening and assessment of environmental risks among Existing suppliers.

    10.7. Targets regarding evaluation of Existing suppliers.

    10.8. Information on the payment practices for suppliers.

    10.9 The company can give at least one example of how it applied social and / or environmental criteria in selecting a new supplier.

    Category XI: Impact and Material Matters – Industry-based DMA (Disclosure on Management Approach)

     

    11.1. Material Matter no. 1. Description of the target, progress and if the target was achieved for the evaluated year.

    11.2. Material Matter no. 2. Description of the target, progress and if the target was achieved for the evaluated year.

    11.3. Material Matter no. 3. Description of the target, progress and if the target was achieved for the evaluated year.

    11.4. Material Matter no. 4. Description of the target, progress and if the target was achieved for the evaluated year.

    11.5. Material Matter no. 5. Description of the target, progress and if the target was achieved for the evaluated year.

    Notes on Romania Corporate Sustainability & Transparency Index 2025 Methodology:

    1. For the 2025 Romania CST INDEX, we assess publicly available information reported by companies for FY 2024. Sustainability reports may be published up to one month after the Romania CST INDEX results are announced, provided that our agency receives the report and all necessary information in advance to evaluate the company’s performance and transparency.
    2. The 2025 evaluation scorecard includes 11 categories, 99 indicators, and 243 data points. For each indicator, the maximum score—2, 3, or 4 points—is granted when the company provides both qualitative disclosures (1 point) and performance data, evidence of progress, and achieved targets (KPIs) (2, 3, or 4 points, depending on the indicator).
    3. Each category carries a specific weight depending on the company’s industry. These weights are reviewed and recalculated annually based on market information and play a critical role in determining each company’s final score.
    4. Indicators are classified as either mandatory or optional. The score for optional indicators is adjusted based on the relevance of each indicator to the company’s industry.
    5. Specifically, if at least 10% of the companies in the industry have published information on a given indicator, those companies “activate the indicator” and are awarded 1 point or 2/3/4 points, depending on the level of disclosure. Companies that do not publish any information receive 0 points, meaning they are not scored for that indicator when calculating the final score, since the optional indicator has been activated and it became mandatory. If no company in the industry reports on that optional indicator, it is excluded from the final scoring process, and no company is disadvantaged.
    6. If none of the evaluated companies in a given industry has published 2024 information for a compulsory indicator, and a broader analysis confirms that the indicator is not material for that industry, the indicator is reclassified as optional, and no points are deducted for it.
    7. The information that will be taken into account for the Romania CST Index, especially information about policies, materiality and stakeholder engagement, will not be older than 3 years.
    8. Romania CST Index is aligned to some of the most important standards or references at European and international level used in the sustainability industry. Two of the most important references are the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its related European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Regarding the reporting of sustainability information, the index is aligned to GRI Universal Standards 2021, the most widely used reporting standards worldwide.

    The CST Index draws inspiration from the approach of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index, which identifies global sustainability leaders through S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). The CST Index aligns with some of its principles by studying and adapting to the local market relevant best practices for assessing long-term economic, environmental, and social performance among companies. In addition, the CST Index aligns with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the principles of the UN Global Compact.

    You can find more information about Romania CST Index 2024 here: Romania_CST_Index_2024_Flash_Report

    SUSTAINABILITY INDEX MAGAZINE

    The bilingual yearbook that brings to the forefront top performers in sustainability according to Romania CST INDEX ranking, as well as the latest trends and innovations in corporate sustainability from local and international experts.

    • In 2025 The Azores Sustainability & CSR Services agency launched the third edition of the Sustainability Index Magazine, a Romanian-English bilingual yearbook that aims to present the current status of corporate sustainability in Romania.
    • In the magazine, the readers may find the results of the only corporate sustainability index in the country, Romania CST INDEX, company profiles as well as interviews with national and international experts, educational articles, and case studies.
    • The publication aims to promote corporate sustainability as a responsible business management practice, as well as to help companies develop a better performing strategy based on aggregated market information.

    Thus, Sustainability Index Magazine follows in the footsteps of Community Index Magazine, the bilingual yearbook that contains the results of COMMUNITY INDEX ® the only ranking of programs and projects carried out by companies in Romania to invest in their communities, launched in 2019.

    The publication can be useful not only to professionals in the field, but also to local and multinational companies, investors, universities, PR agencies, and authorities.

    The magazine has been offered free of charge until now to help raise the level of market know-how. It is offered in print and digital format, as a flipview, and can be viewed here:

    Sustainability Index Magazine 2025: https://sustainabilityindex.ro/sustainability-index-magazine-2025/

    Sustainability Index Magazine 2024: https://sustainabilityindex.ro/sustainability-index-magazine-2024-web/

    Sustainability Index Magazine 2023: https://sustainabilityindex.ro/sustainability-index-magazine-2023/

    For more information about Romania CST INDEX, the methodology and the indicators that are used, please contact us at office@sustainabilityindex.ro.