Medal Flender ranks among the many one p.c of probably the most sustainable corporations globally

This locations Flender among the many prime one p.c of corporations evaluated by EcoVadis. Having already been awarded the gold medal in its first utility in 2022, Flender has now acquired the very best potential award: the platinum medal. The EcoVadis score follows the German Sustainability Award, which Flender acquired in November 2023.

 

EcoVadis units the worldwide financial customary for company sustainability scores. Over 100,000 corporations in over 200 industries and 175 nations worldwide have acquired an EcoVadis score. EcoVadis charges corporations in 4 principal areas: Setting, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. The evaluation gives an in-depth evaluation of the efficiency and an motion plan for steady enchancment.

 

Superb ends in all 4 evaluation areas

In all 4 principal areas, EcoVadis rated Flender with very excessive scores in its analysis. The premise for that is a sophisticated sustainability administration system and a technique with a holistic dedication to ecological, social, and moral issues. Particularly the actions initiated by Flender as a part of its sustainability technique have been awarded the very best rating, ‘Excellent,’ in lots of situations by EcoVadis. Flender has additional elevated its transparency and accountability by way of the publication of sustainability studies.

 

The outcomes converse for themselves: Flender has already diminished its Scope 1 and a pair of CO₂ emissions (direct and oblique emissions) by 79 p.c and goals to be utterly carbon-neutral by 2030. That is achieved primarily by way of using inexperienced power and quite a lot of measures to reinforce power effectivity in any respect areas.

 

Vitality effectivity and sustainability are key components within the design of Flender’s merchandise. Product designs are particularly aligned to this focus, and options such because the digital intelligence AIQ permit for financial savings throughout day-to-day operation. Suppliers are evaluated and chosen in keeping with their social and ecological practices, and are, for instance, analyzed by way of sustainability audits.

 

Sustainability is greater than environmental and local weather safety

Sustainability goes past environmental and local weather safety, as demonstrated by each the EcoVadis analysis standards and Flender’s efforts in areas equivalent to working circumstances, ethics, and human rights. The corporate takes varied measures to make sure the well being, security, and safety of its staff, together with broad campaigns that elevate consciousness of moral conduct. Particular whistleblowing channels stop inadvertent violations at an early stage. A particular focus is globally positioned on the subject of schooling and coaching. Supporting college students in India or financing new research applications in “Information Science” and “Sustainable Engineering and Administration” in Germany are simply two examples.

 

“With our dedication to sustainability and social duty, now we have already achieved vital milestones. This glorious score confirms our excellent progress in the precise route. We’re happy with this however are additionally conscious that there’s nonetheless an extended technique to go. We intention to be pioneers in sustainability and encourage others – with full dedication and alongside our robust companions,” says Flender CEO Andreas Evertz.

 

“The Platinum Medal is the results of the wonderful collaboration and dedication of our world group. It’s gratifying and fulfilling to work for Flender. That is our understanding of sustainability – an organization that acts ethically, values and cares for its staff, and collaboratively develops more and more higher merchandise and options for the world and our local weather,” says Flender’s Head of CSR, Kimberley ten Broeke.

For extra details about Flender’s CSR actions, you’ll be able to confer with the 2022 CSR Report: Flender Sustainability Report