We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the EcoVadis Gold rating, lifting our accreditation from last year’s Bronze award. This places us in the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally (specifically the 96th percentile) and stands as a testament to our ongoing commitment to more sustainable practices across the business. We achieved scores of 70% or above in all four key assessment areas (Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, Sustainable Procurement), with particularly strong performances in the Environment and Sustainable Procurement sections.
Our journey to EcoVadis Gold has been driven by a steadfast commitment to sustainability and accountability over the past few years. Our approach is anchored in clear, quantitative objectives aimed at reducing resource consumption across our operations, supported by a comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan covering all scopes. We have ensured that our policies reflect a robust commitment to responsible business practices, and beyond demonstrating our intent to minimise impact and mitigate risk, we take corresponding measures to drive continual progress year on year.
At SLS, we work hard to be as transparent as possible, publishing two detailed sustainability reports that openly share our journey, keeping both customers and suppliers in the loop about our goals, progress, and also our challenges. These reports are available online via our dedicated Sustainability subsite. Joining the United Nations Global Compact and aligning our efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals have been key steps in strengthening this commitment to transparency. We do not see these initiatives as box-ticking exercises; they’re there to hold us accountable, help us to educate and instil values around sustainability, and push us out of that ‘business-as-usual’ comfort zone in order to make real, measurable progress.
Achieving EcoVadis Gold is a testament to the progress we have made over the past year – strengthening our policies, developing a robust plan of action for carbon reduction, and fostering a culture that embraces progress. This recognition not only validates our dedication to responsible and transparent business practices but also secures our place on the path towards becoming an industry leader in sustainability…and we couldn’t be more proud.