Transparency
Every score is backed by a public, auditable methodology — no black boxes, no hidden weighting.
Our story
Made by the people, for our planet.
The Impakter Index is a transparent, independent measure of corporate sustainability across Europe. We exist to make ESG data accessible to investors, journalists, regulators and the public, not just institutions with data terminals.
Mission
From ESG journalism to a public-facing EU registry
KLIMADO is an ESG software company that has been empowering sustainability for businesses since 2014. The Impakter Index grew out of a simple observation: sustainability ratings existed, but they were locked behind paywalls and institutional subscriptions.
So we built an index that anyone can search, filter and cite: journalists researching a supply chain, procurement teams screening vendors, or everyday people who want to know who is really driving progress.
History
Six years of building in public
2019
Impakter News founded
ESG journalism platform launched to cover sustainability policy and business across Europe.
2022
Klimado platform launched
Internal ESG management platform with scorecards, reports, and action plans for businesses.
2023
Index concept developed
B2B directory concept emerged from demand for a public-facing, searchable ESG registry.
2024
Impakter Index launched
Public beta covering 1,240+ organizations across 27 EU countries and 15 sectors.
2025
ISO & EPD verification
Live certificate verification added across ISO 14001, ISO 27001, EPD, and EU Taxonomy.
Our values
What we stand for
Accessibility
Free and open to anyone. No login, no paywall, no subscription required to search the Index.
Independence
No company can pay to improve its score. Ratings are based solely on verified data.
Our team
Meet the Team
We are dedicated to providing tailored, transparent, and cost-effective ESG solutions, ensuring companies thrive in compliance with CSRD regulations while maximizing their financial health.
Michele Bonanno
CEO, Co-founder
Chaysen Rathert
CTO, Co-founder
Noah Urseanu
CSO, Co-founder
Elene Peradze
Head of Marketing
Claude Forthomme
Chief Sustainability Officer
Andrej Pavicevic
Editor
Selin Karagullu
Project Management | Frontend Developer
Kryštof Marcol
Frontend Developer - Intern
Governance & partners
Trusted by leading ESG frameworks
- Impakter News
- Klimado
- EU Green Deal
- CSRD Hub
- GRI Standards
- CDP Europe
- EFRAG
- SBTi
Open & Transparent
All scoring methodology is publicly documented. No black boxes.
Verified Data
Every entry is cross-referenced against official registries and third-party certification bodies.
Continuously Updated
The index refreshes as new certifications are issued and ESG reports are published.