GSE STRENGTHENS ITS ESG POSITIONING THROUGH B CORP™ CERTIFICATION AND ISO STANDARDS

The GSE Group has joined the ranks of B Corp™ companies with a score of 98.2, nearly double the global average, while its Italian subsidiary has obtained ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and renewed ISO 9001 with zero non-conformities.

GSE Italia, a General Contractor and part of the GSE Group (Goldbeck), specializing in the development of industrial, logistics, and commercial real estate, is strengthening its ESG positioning through a dual achievement: the B Corp™ certification obtained at Group level and the completion of the ISO certification process by its Italian subsidiary in the areas of quality, environment, and safety.

The GSE Group has become a B Corp™ company with an overall score (B Impact Score) of 98.2 points, a result that stands well above both the minimum threshold of 80 points required for certification and the global average score of 50.9 among assessed companies. Awarded by the independent organization B Lab following a comprehensive evaluation of corporate performance, the certification measures a company’s impact across five areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. Particularly noteworthy is the score achieved in governance, which encompasses corporate purpose, transparency, ethics, and stakeholder integration into decision-making processes.

By joining the international B Corp™ community, the GSE Group becomes part of a global network of companies formally committed to combining economic performance with a positive impact on society and the environment. The certification applies to the company as a whole rather than to individual projects, providing a comprehensive assessment of its business model. The score is publicly available and reviewed every three years, in line with a framework based on transparency and continuous improvement.

At the national level, GSE Italia has successfully completed the certification process for its management systems: the subsidiary has obtained ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) certifications and has renewed its ISO 9001 (Quality Management) certification.

All audits, conducted by Bureau Veritas, were completed with no non-conformities identified, confirming the robustness, effectiveness, and continuous improvement orientation of the company’s management system.

Together, these achievements reflect a long-standing journey undertaken by the Group, which has integrated sustainability principles into its industrial strategy, from the design of low environmental impact buildings and the adoption of solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonization, to the promotion of people and local communities throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Valentino Chiarparin, Country Manager Italy at GSE, commented: “B Corp™ certification is an important recognition of the path our Group has undertaken towards a sustainable and responsible growth model, and the score achieved, nearly double the global average, confirms the strength of this commitment. For GSE Italia, obtaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, as well as renewing ISO 9001 with zero non-conformities, demonstrates the quality of our processes and our daily commitment to people’s safety, both on construction sites and in our offices. These are principles that we consider fundamental not only for our business, but also for the development of the entire construction sector.”

These results further strengthen GSE’s positioning as a reliable and responsible player in the industrial and logistics real estate sector. They also represent a distinctive asset for customers, partners, and institutional stakeholders, while enhancing the company’s competitiveness in commercial activities and tendering processes.