How Brenntag Harnessed EcoVadis to Move Beyond Compliance and Drive Positive Change in the Chemicals Industry
As global supply chains evolve, Brenntag, a chemical distribution leader, is partnering with EcoVadis to assess and improve supplier sustainability performance and comply with Germany’s LkSG.
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Are Northern American Companies Competitive on Carbon?
It will take distinct steps for US and Canadian companies to deliver on the new imperative.
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Canada’s S-211 Modern Slavery Act: Transparency on Forced Labor in Supply Chains is Required
With the new S-211 law, many procurement teams must update policies and due diligence reporting on forced labor and child labor, supplier risk profiles, and measures taken to remediate violations.
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Activating Sustainability: Toyo Beauty's Journey with EcoVadis
Toyo Beauty, a Japanese cosmetics manufacturer, kick-started their sustainability journey with EcoVadis, earning a Silver Medal while enhancing environmental and human rights practices.
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Carbon Action Report Shows Supply Chain Emissions Reductions Accelerating as Companies Reassess in Year Two
An overview of key trends and insights from EcoVadis’ 2023 Carbon Action Report, including maturity assessments, and how we enable companies on their carbon reduction and sustainability journeys.
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Three Challenging Value Chain Requirements of the CSRD – And What They Mean For Your Sustainable Procurement Program
A look at three challenging value chain requirements of the EU's CSRD regulation, what they mean for procurement programs across Europe, the UK, US, Japan and Canada, and how companies can prepare
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Carbon Emerges as a Competitive Dimension
Across our network, many companies are just starting, and a select few are scaling. With carbon regulations and border taxes on the horizon, some geographies are more low-carbon ready than others.
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The Pressing Need for Climate Action and the Carbon Opportunity
Climate action urgency is highlighted as we near carbon budget limits. In NY Climate Week webinar Julia Salant of EcoVadis explains how collaboration can help decarbonize supply chains.
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How SkyCell is Driving Innovation and Sustainability in the Supply Chain
Michael Hegglin is head of the Sustainability Department at Swiss firm SkyCell. We interviewed him about the company’s sustainability journey and the collaboration with EcoVadis.
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The View at the Top: Sustainability Performance That Sets Companies in the Nordics Apart
We wanted to see what it takes for Finland, Norway and Sweden to be considered the leading countries in sustainability management.
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Polish Companies Past the Performance Midpoint but Lagging Behind Leaders in Europe
The region is a crowded and competitive market for sustainability. Polish companies rank “Good” yet far behind top competitors, our ratings data reveals.
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In a Time of Permacrisis, Amplified Supply Chain Risks Signal Shifts in Strategy
As companies navigate the evolving risk landscape, it’s vital they understand the critical risk areas within their supply chains and devise a robust strategy to mitigate them.
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Science-Based Targets: A Key Tool of Our Decarbonization Strategy
Setting science based targets is a vital step for companies in their decarbonization journey. Read about EcoVadis’ targets and our journey getting them validated by SBTi.
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How EcoVadis Assessments Provided Rajratan A Competitive Edge
We explore what the EcoVadis rating means for Rajratan, the sole producer of tire bead wires in Thailand, and the future of sustainability in the manufacturing industry.
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Half of Indian Companies Considered “Risky” When It Comes to Sustainability Management
On our scorecards, 54% of Indian companies in the network were rated either high- or medium-risk on sustainability factors.
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Are UK Companies Reducing Risk and Keeping Pace With Europe’s Sustainability Leaders? Here’s What Our Ratings Data Reveals
This blog highlights the key regional trends that emerged from our latest Business Sustainability Index and explores how UK companies are measuring up against their European peers.
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Australian Companies Lead Asia-Pacific on Sustainability – But Are They Keeping Pace With the Global Leaders?
This blog draws on ratings data from our latest Business Sustainability Index to explore how Australian companies are measuring up against high-performing peers in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
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Now is the Time for Sustainable Procurement: A Rosier Picture of Companies’ Performance
EcoVadis’ annual performance analysis finds companies advancing their sustainable procurement amid growing pressure on different fronts.
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Two-Thirds of Rated North American Companies Have Reduced Sustainability Risks – But Are They Competitive With European Peers?
This blog highlights the key regional trends that emerged from our latest Business Sustainability Index and explores how US and Canadian companies are measuring up against their European counterparts.
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Sapphire 2023: Unleashing the Power of Sustainable Procurement and Digital Integration for Buyers and Suppliers
Suppliers can showcase sustainability accomplishments to thousands of buyers with new SAP Business Network integration; Supply chain finance brings added mutual value
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