E.ON SE

Essen, Germany

E.ON SE is a major European energy company based in Essen, Germany. It focuses on renewable energy and operates in the fields of electricity generation, energy distribution, and the provision of energy-related services. E.ON is involved in multiple projects including wind farms and solar power initiatives, presenting a transition towards sustainable energy solutions.

CCI Score

29.06

-0.06% May 31

Latest Event

E.ON SE Advances Renewable Energy with Offshore Wind Joint Venture

E.ON SE, collaborating with Norwegian partner Equinor, is participating in the Empire Wind offshore wind project in New York after the Trump administration lifted its stop work order. The project, expected to deliver renewable energy and support 1,500 union jobs, contributes to the energy transition and sustainable economic development.

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DISSENTER

E.ON SE is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

MAY

20

2025

E.ON SE Advances Renewable Energy with Offshore Wind Joint Venture
50.00

E.ON SE, collaborating with Norwegian partner Equinor, is participating in the Empire Wind offshore wind project in New York after the Trump administration lifted its stop work order. The project, expected to deliver renewable energy and support 1,500 union jobs, contributes to the energy transition and sustainable economic development.
JUL

01

2024

E.ON SE Engages in Repeated Lobbying Meetings with EU Officials
-18.25

Data from LobbyFacts indicates that E.ON SE has participated in 51 documented meetings with high-level EU Commission members between December 2014 and December 2024, suggesting significant engagement in the political lobbying arena.
-20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

May 20

The documented record of 51 meetings with EU Commissioners and other high-level officials indicates active involvement in lobbying efforts. Such political engagement may facilitate undue corporate influence over regulatory policies, aligning with concerns about corporate regulatory capture and diminished democratic accountability from an anti-fascist perspective.

E.ON SE | lobbyfacts
JUN

03

2024

E.ON Publishes Modern Slavery and Supply Chain Ethics Statement
67.90

In June 2024, E.ON SE released its Modern Slavery Statement outlining its commitment to eliminate slavery and human trafficking in its operations and supply chain. The statement details enhanced supplier onboarding processes, regular human rights due diligence assessments, compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act, and updated internal policies to ensure ethical procurement and labor practices.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 20

E.ON's comprehensive modern slavery statement demonstrates strong commitment to protecting employee rights and upholding human rights across its supply chain. The statement outlines active measures such as supplier code enforcement, risk assessments, and regular policy updates, which are critical for safeguarding workers against exploitation.

Modern slavery statement – our policies
+70

Supply Chain Ethics

May 20

The detailed disclosure of supplier onboarding processes, digital risk assessments, and compliance measures in the supply chain highlights E.ON’s proactive efforts to enforce ethical sourcing standards. This transparency in supply chain management mitigates risks associated with modern slavery and reinforces accountability.

Modern slavery statement – our policies
MAR

14

2024

E.ON Boosts Grid Investment for Renewable Energy Expansion
35.42

E.ON SE announced a €9bn increase to its four-year investment plan—raising it from €33bn to €42bn—to support grid expansion efforts aimed at connecting renewable energy facilities, modernizing networks, and advancing digitalization initiatives across Europe.
+40

Economic and Structural Influence

May 20

The planned €9bn increase in grid investment underlines a strategic commitment to expanding and modernizing energy networks, thereby facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. Such infrastructure investment supports sustainable development and enhances public resilience, aligning with progressive and anti-authoritarian values.

E.ON plans €9bn investment increase to ramp up grid expansion
JAN

01

2023

E.ON Releases Modern Slavery Statement
47.12

E.ON published its modern slavery statement detailing its commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its business operations, reflecting its efforts to maintain high standards in labor practices.
+60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 20

The modern slavery statement demonstrates E.ON's commitment to ethical labor practices and human rights by addressing modern slavery and human trafficking, aligning with anti-authoritarian and protective measures for workers. This transparency supports progressive labor standards.

Modern slavery statement | Maintaining standards | E.ON
JAN

01

2023

E.ON SE Registered in Lobbying Register
-7.85

E.ON SE's entry in the German Bundestag's lobbying register reveals its structured approach to political engagement. The company outlines its active efforts in influencing energy policy through organized political dialogue and various formats such as parliamentary breakfasts and discussion events.
-10

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

May 20

E.ON SE’s registration in the Bundestag lobbying register confirms that the company actively engages in political lobbying to represent its interests. While such political dialogue is transparent, it also reflects corporate efforts to shape policy discussions—a practice that can tip democratic processes in favor of business interests over progressive accountability.

Lobbyregister beim Deutschen Bundestag