Rankings and awards
Recognition at home and abroad
Sustainability and transparency are a logical part of our way of working. We see the fact that we score well in different rankings as recognition for our policy and the commitment of our employees.
MSCI
Result
AAA rating (2023).
What is it?
MSCI ESG Ratings aim to measure a company’s resilience to long-term, financially relevant ESG risks. We leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and alternative data to deliver dynamic investment-relevant insights to power your investment decisions.
ECOVADIS
Result
Awarded with a Platinum medal (top 1%) as a recognition of their EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility Rating.
What is it?
EcoVadis aims to improve the practice of companies in the environmental and social spheres with a collaborative platform that allows companies to evaluate the sustainability performance of their suppliers across 150 sectors and 110 countries. EcoVadis bases its assessment on four themes: labor and human rights, the environment, sustainability and ethics.
WORKFORCE DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE (WDi)
Result
In 2022, KPN scored very high in the WDi for the second consecutive year. We score higher than other telecom providers and also higher than the average for the Netherlands. We score high or maximum in all categories mentioned.
What is it?
The Workforce Disclosure initiative (WDi) aims to improve corporate transparency and accountability on workforce issues, provide companies and investors with comprehensive and comparable data and help increase the supply of quality jobs worldwide.
CORPORATE KNIGHTS 2023
Result
Ranked 44th in the prestigious ‘2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World’ by Corporate Knights.
What is it?
The American magazine Corporate Knights ranks the 100 most sustainable companies in the world. These represent the top in the field of sustainable business. The ranking is cross-cultural, including industrial, financial, IT, consumer and healthcare sectors. For the compilation of the list, 6,000 companies were analyzed.
SUSTAINABLE BRAND INDEX
Result
For the fourth time in a row, KPN has been named the most sustainable brand in the Dutch telecom sector. We are praised by consumers because they have the confidence and proof that KPN has put sustainability and sustainable innovation high on its agenda.
What is it?
The Sustainable Brand Index is the largest and leading research in Europe in the field of sustainability and consumer brands. The Sustainability Index surveyed 12,000 consumers about their perception of the sustainability of 209 brands in the Netherlands active in 22 different industries. Brands are independently selected based on market share, revenue and overall brand awareness.
DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDEX
Result
In 2022, we will be included in the Europe Index in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. According to independent experts, we are one of the most sustainable telecom companies in Europe.
What is it?
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices indicate which of more than 8,000 listed companies are working most sustainably. The ranking is determined by RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices and is considered as an international standard for the performance of companies in the area of environmental and social issues.
CARBON DISCLOSURE PROJECT
Result
Included in the Climate Change A list in 2022.
What is it?
CDP brings together investors, companies and cities and allows them to report transparently on climate change. This involves both reducing the negative impact of energy consumption and developing products and services to make the chain more sustainable together with customers and partners. By 2022, nearly 20,000 companies will have disclosed environmental impact data to more than 680 investors through the CDP platform.
VIGEO EIRIS INDICES
Result
Also in 2021, included in the Vigeo Eurozone 120 and Benelux 20.
What is it?
Vigeo Eiris positions itself as the leading European expert in the evaluation of businesses and organizations in the fields of the environment, social policy and good governance.
REPUTATION AWARD
Result
Research by The RepTrak Company shows that KPN will once again be among the top 10 largest Dutch companies with the best reputation in 2022. KPN (again) is the telecom company with the strongest reputation in 2022.
What is it?
The Reputation Awards are presented annually in response to the annual RepTrak ranking, conducted by The RepTrak Company. The 'Industry Adjusted Ranking' is a separate category for which the reputation scores of thirty companies in the Netherlands are weighted based on the industry in which the company operates.
TRANSPARENCY BENCHMARK
Result
In 2021, once again in the leading group in 16th place.
What is it?
The Transparency Benchmark evaluates the annual reports of 500 companies. KPN has been in the top 10 for several years.
FTSE4GOOD
Result
Listed in the FTSE4Good Index Series.
What is it?
The FTSE4Good Index Series measures the performances of companies that distinguish themselves through strong business operations in the areas of the environment, social policy and corporate governance.
TAX TRANSPARENCY BENCHMARK
Result
In shared tenth place in 2022.
What is it?
The Tax Transparency Benchmark 2022 is a comparative study of 77 Dutch listed companies. The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) conducts an annual comparative study of Dutch listed companies in terms of good governance in the field of taxation.
OOKLA SPEEDTEST AWARDS
Result
KPN is the best and fastest mobile network in the Netherlands in 2022 for the fifth time in a row, also with 5G. This means 'Golden' speedtest awards as a special recognition because we have been continuously scoring as the best in this test of the Dutch mobile networks since 2020.
What is it?
In recent years, speed tester Ookla compared the average performance of many hundreds of thousands of users of the various Dutch mobile networks. Since 2020, KPN has been tested as the best, for 5 measurement periods in a row.
'BEST ON TEST' CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION
Result
In 2022 (Q3), the Consumers Association again rated KPN Fiber as the best all-in-one provider. Also in Q1 2023, KPN Fiber came out as Best in the Test.
What is it?
Every month thousands of panel members of the Consumers Association share their experiences with providers. They assess quality, report disruptions and indicate how satisfied they are. The Consumers Association determines the test judgments based on these consumer data.
TWEAKERS AWARDS
Result
Voted both the best Internet provider and the best Mobile provider in the Netherlands in 2022. KPN received the highest score in both categories based on votes by the Tweakers community, consisting of more than half a million technology enthusiasts.
What is it?
The Tweakers Awards are presented every year. It concerns a public award for the best technology and electronics brands, chosen by visitors of Tweakers. Awards will be presented in various categories, ranging from manufacturer to service provider.
EUROPE'S CORPORATE STARTUP STAR
Result
In 2022, we were once again recognized as an "Open Innovation Challenger" for our active and successful collaboration with startups. This is the fifth time we have received recognition from the international startup community.
What is it?
'Europe’s Corporate Startup Stars' are companies that are committed to promoting collaboration with start-ups in Europe. The list is compiled annually by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and innovation consultancy firm Mind the Bridge.
SCIENCE BASED TARGETS
Result
We want to contribute to the international climate goals. KPN’s long-term goals have been approved.
What is it?
Our sustainability objectives are not just ambitious, we also want to be sure that they are good enough to make a real contribution to the international climate goals (less than 1.5 degree rise in global temperature). The organization Science Based Targets performs this test worldwide. The climate objectives of all those companies worldwide that have approved objectives can be found on the website.
PRIVACY GUARANTEE
Result
KPN won the Privacy Guarantee (2019).
What is it?
The DDMA Privacy Guarantee offers an internal privacy and security check with which organizations can show consumers and partners that they respect privacy and handle personal data carefully and transparently.