Sustainable finance and Social Bond Framework
Our long-term financing strategy and Sustainability Strategy are strongly linked. In September 2024, Sanoma launched a Social Bond Framework. According to the Framework, proceeds from social bonds are used to finance or refinance new and existing expenditures aimed at improving access to essential education services.
In March 2023, Sanoma added sustainability-linked KPIs to its EUR 300 million Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility. With the addition, a part of the pricing of the loan is linked to Sanoma’s sustainability performance in 1) reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the commitment to Science Based Targets and 2) developing inclusive learning solutions, more specifically accessibility of digital learning content and platforms.
Our ESG performance is strong
The following third parties assess our sustainability performance and make the assessments on their own initiative. Sanoma is not responsible for their views.
| Rating agency | Sanoma score | Scale | Rating within industry | Last update |
| Upright Net Impact | +74% | from limitless negative % to +100% | Among highest decile in industry | Q2 2024 |
| MSCI ESG Rating | AA |
CCC to |
Above industry average level |
Q3 2022 |
| ISS ESG Corporate Rating | Prime B- |
D to A+ |
Among industry leaders |
Q3 2024 |
| Sustainalytics Risk Rating | 11.3 |
100-0 |
Above industry average level |
Q4 2024 |
|
CDP Climate Change |
A- |
D- to A |
Among industry leaders in climate |
Q1 2024 |
|
S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) |
51/100 |
0-100 |
Among the top 3% of the industry |
Q3 2024 |
Sanoma included in Nasdaq OMX Sustainability Finland Index
Sanoma Corporation’s share is included in the Nasdaq OMX Sustainability Finland Index. The Nasdaq OMX Finland Sustainability Indexes are created for responsible investments and are calculated by Nasdaq in cooperation with ISS, a leading ESG research and service provider. The indexes comprise the top-ranked companies in terms of ESG and are also adjusted for free float adjusted and screened on liquidity to ensure investability.
Upright impact analysis: +74% strong positive net impact
Sanoma´s strongly positive Net impact is measured by Upright Project’s net impact model. The model measures company’s positive and negative impacts on the society, knowledge, health, and environment.
MSCI ESG Rating Index: AA
In 2022, Sanoma received a rating of AA (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment. This means we are leading our industry in managing the most significant ESG risks and opportunities. MSCI ESG Rating aims to measure a company's resilience to long-term ESG risks. MSCI Inc. is one of the world’s largest providers of ESG Indexes.
Sustainalytics Risk Rating: low risk
In October 2024, Sanoma received a risk rating of low risk 11.3 (on a scale of negligible 0-10, low 10-20, medium 20-30, high 30-40, severe 40+) from Sustainalytics. Sustainalytics evaluates companies according to their exposure to ESG risks and how well they are managed relative to peers and across sub-industries. Sustainalytics, a Morningstar Company, is a leading independent ESG and corporate governance research, ratings and analytics firm that supports investors around the world.
ISS Corporate solutions ISS ESG Corporate Rating Prime B-
Sanoma has been rated as PRIME B- by the ISS ESG Corporate rating for excellence in management of environmental, societal and governance (ESG) aspects. ISS ESG is a scientific based rating concept, analysing companies’ management of ESG issues based on up to 100 rating criteria. The ESG Corporate Ratings methodology is considered as one of the highest quality and standard setting approaches. Sanoma has been awarded an ESG performance above the sector-specific Prime threshold, meaning that we fulfil ambitious absolute performance requirements.
CDP Climate Change rating leadership level A- and Forest rating solid B
Sanoma was awarded with a leadership level score of A- in the international CDP Climate Change rating in 2023. The scoring varies in a scale from A to D-. In addition, Sanoma has a solid CDP Forest rating of B. Sanoma discloses its climate change impacts through CDP, a global non-profit that drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests.
S&P Global ESG Score
In 2024, Sanoma participated in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) survey for the third time and scored 51 (out of 100). Sanoma performed in the top 3% in the Media, Movies & Entertainment industry. (Score date: 16 August 2024)
SHE Index – Powered by EY
SHE Index – Powered by EY has been designed in collaboration with SHE Community, a Norwegian promoter of equality. The tool helps organisations assess how far they have come in terms of equality and inclusiveness. It also measures the practices implemented to support change. Sanoma's index score is 81 (2022: 75) on a scale from 0 to 100.
Nasdaq ESG Transparency Partner
Sanoma shares (SANOMA) are traded on Nasdaq Helsinki. We aim to transparently report on our ESG metrics and as a result, have been certified as a Nasdaq ESG Transparency Partner in 2021. This certification is a signal of market transparency and raising environmental standards.
