Unite achieves EcoVadis Gold rating
In 2024, Unite was awarded the EcoVadis Gold rating for the first time, recognising its significant sustainability efforts. In this latest evaluation, Unite improved its overall score by 21 points compared to 2023, reaching a total of 74 points. This achievement places Unite among the top 5 % of companies assessed during the period and within the top 3 % in its industry.
Unite significantly boosted its score
A key factor in this recognition was the company’s initiatives in the environmental sector, where Unite improved its score to 70 points. Additionally, Unite significantly boosted its score in the sustainable procurement category, increasing from 40 points in 2023 to 70 points in 2024. Furthermore, the score in the labour and human rights category rose by 20 points to 80, while the ethics score improved by 10 points to 70.
The EcoVadis Gold rating demonstrates that our sustainability efforts are being positively recognised. We are continuously working to further improve our standing in all four categories
Peter Ledermann, Board Member and Managing Director at Unite
We act with integrity and transparency
We believe that every individual should be treated with respect and dignity, and that fair labour practices and human rights are essential components of a sustainable and just society.
Our scores in the categories of ‘environment’, ‘labour and human rights’ and ‘ethics’ remain above average and consistent with the previous assessment.
This indicates that Unite is committed to upholding labour and human rights, as well as taking its ethical responsibilities seriously. Our customers can rest assured that we are committed to operating with integrity and transparency.
How does it benefit our customers?
Buyers have long stopped buying or negotiating based on price alone. The true cost to business continuity is wrapped up in vulnerable global supply chains that extend beyond monetary value.
As a result, many companies today demand transparency beyond tier-one suppliers and aim to deliver on their sustainability and CSR efforts.
The EcoVadis certification helps Unite customers meet their sustainable procurement requirements and offers the reassurance of their supply chain through a recognised label.
What is EcoVadis?
EcoVadis is a worldwide provider of sustainability ratings and intelligent, collaborative performance tools for global supply chains. EcoVadis’ sustainability scorecards provide detailed insights into environmental, social and ethical risks.
Over 130,000 subscribers, spread across 180 countries and 220 industries use EcoVadis to reduce risk, promote innovation and create trust and transparency between business partners.
You can learn about their efforts on the EcoVadis website.
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