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- 07. ottobre 2024
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Alpha Trains again achieves top score in 2024 GRESB benchmark
- GRESB 5-star rating for eighth consecutive year
- Maximum achievable 100 out of 100 points for the third consecutive year
Luxembourg, 7. October 2024 - Alpha Trains, Europe′s leading private lessor of locomotives and trains, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by securing a top ranking in the GRESB 2024 Infrastructure Asset Assessment. For the eighth consecutive year, the company has been awarded the prestigious GRESB 5-star rating, achieving a perfect score of 100 for the third time. This accomplishment is shared by only a selected group of companies globally.
This year, Alpha Trains again achieved outstanding results on a global scale, demonstrating a clear leadership position in the Transport/Rail Companies category.
This recognition serves to reinforce Alpha Trains′ ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, thereby further establishing the company as a sustainability leader in the transportation sector.
The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) assesses the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of infrastructure assets on a global scale, providing valuable insights for financial markets. GRESB data is an invaluable resource for capital providers and asset managers seeking to enhance the ESG performance of their portfolios.
Alpha Trains has participated in the GRESB assessment since 2017 and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, ranking among the top performers each year. The company′s high standing reflects its strong and continuously evolving sustainability strategy.
Fernando Pérez, CEO of Alpha Trains Group, commented on the achievement: "We are honoured to have been recognised once again as a global leader in sustainability by GRESB. This achievement is a testament to our team′s dedication to integrating social and environmental responsibilities into our business operations. As Europe′s leading private lessor of locomotives and trains, we remain committed to setting the highest sustainability standards within our industry.”
Carsten Schnurpfeil, Sustainability Manager at Alpha Trains Group, added: "As the world faces increasing sustainability challenges, GRESB′s evolving assessment criteria demonstrate the growing importance of ESG efforts. Achieving a perfect score of 100 points for the third consecutive year is a significant accomplishment and a powerful motivator for us to maintain our focus on advancing our sustainability initiatives."
Alpha Trains is pleased to reaffirm its commitment to driving sustainable transport solutions across Europe, contributing to a greener and more responsible future. As a leader in the industry, Alpha Trains is dedicated to leading by example and playing an active role in shaping the future of sustainable transportation in Europe.
About Alpha Trains
Alpha Trains is the leading private rolling stock lessor in Continental Europe. A total of 140 employees from 19 countries work in offices in Luxembourg, Antwerp, Cologne, Madrid, Paris and Warsaw. Alpha Trains owns more than 1,000 locomotives and passenger trains and offers tailor-made leasing solutions, comprehensive know-how in maintenance and vehicle repairs as well as long-term experience in the financing of new-build projects. Alpha Trains’ fleets are in use at many public and private operators in 22 European countries. Alpha Trains′ shareholders are APG, Arcus European Trains, PGGM and Swiss Life.
About GRESB
GRESB is a mission-driven and industry-led organization providing standardized and validated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data to financial markets. Established in 2009, GRESB has become the leading ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments across the world, used by 150 institutional and financial investors to inform decision-making. For more information, visit GRESB.com.
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