E.ON

E.ON is a major energy company based in the UK, primarily involved in the supply of electricity and gas. The company focuses on providing reliable energy solutions while also advocating for sustainability.

CCI Score

14.18

-47.10% July 23

Latest Event

E.ON Neglect Endangers Disabled Customer

In February 2025, E.ON repeatedly canceled meter fittings and delayed service for a disabled customer, leaving him without power overnight during winter. This incident highlights systemic failures where profit motives override the safety and fundamental needs of vulnerable customers, leading to severe health and safety risks.

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SABOTEUR

E.ON is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

FEB

01

2025

E.ON Neglect Endangers Disabled Customer
-80.00

In February 2025, E.ON repeatedly canceled meter fittings and delayed service for a disabled customer, leaving him without power overnight during winter. This incident highlights systemic failures where profit motives override the safety and fundamental needs of vulnerable customers, leading to severe health and safety risks.
JAN

01

2024

E.ON Advances Ethical and Sustainable Procurement Practices
64.16

E.ON is demonstrating a strong commitment to social impact through its ethical procurement practices. The company is enforcing a robust Supplier Code of Conduct, ensuring fair labour practices, sustainable sourcing, and compliance with modern slavery legislation. Its recent global tender in 2024 and strategic partnership with a leading solar distributor underline efforts to integrate social responsibility and local economic support into its supply chain.
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

July 23

E.ON’s procurement strategy emphasizes ethical sourcing by requiring suppliers to adhere to fair labour standards, sustainability criteria, and human rights due diligence. This commitment minimizes the risk of labor exploitation and reinforces progressive, socially responsible corporate behavior.

E.ON’s commitment to social impact through ethical and sustainable procurement
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

July 23

By embedding fair labour practices and human rights due diligence within its procurement processes—aligned with legislations such as the Modern Slavery Act 2015—E.ON promotes positive labor relations and supports marginalized communities. This proactive approach strengthens ethical business practices.

E.ON’s commitment to social impact through ethical and sustainable procurement
OCT

01

2023

E.ON Supports Progressive Climate Policies
58.39

E.ON has actively engaged in climate policy advocacy by signing joint letters and issuing public statements that support renewable energy targets and stringent climate regulation. The company's actions, including support for a global target of tripling renewable energy by 2030 ahead of COP28 and its CEO's public endorsement of EU climate neutrality goals, indicate a commitment to progressive environmental policies.
+70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

July 23

E.ON's signing of a joint letter ahead of COP28 to support a global target of tripling renewable energy by 2030 and its advocacy for robust climate policies illustrates proactive political engagement. This demonstrates alignment with progressive, anti-authoritarian priorities by promoting sustainable energy transitions.

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+70

Executive Political Engagement

July 23

E.ON CEO Leonhard Birnbaum's public support for ambitious climate neutrality targets and emission standards underscores strong executive political engagement. This leadership role supports progressive, regulatory measures that counteract authoritarian deregulation trends.

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