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In 2024, Hager Group has achieved the gold rating of EcoVadis…but what is EcoVadis? EcoVadis is an international social and environmental sustainability assessment, that focuses on 21 sustainability criteria. These criteria are grouped into four themes: environment, labors & human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. So this great score is a result of all the efforts made by all our different Hager departments 🥇👏!

Having recently completed the EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, Hambleside Danelaw can now share that they scored in the top 5% of companies completing this process in the last 12 months! Please read more in our news story: https://tr.ee/EcoVadis

Elevate Your Sustainability Journey with Measure What Matters NH Measure What Matters NH offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources to help your business assess, improve, and track your sustainability performance. By participating in our program, you can: Gain valuable insights: Our assessments provide a clear picture of your current sustainability standing with an opportunity to benchmark results against similar-sized organizations. Identify key areas for improvement: Pinpoint opportunities to reduce your environmental impact and enhance your social responsibility. Set meaningful goals: Develop targeted sustainability goals aligned with your business objectives. Track your progress: Monitor your achievements and celebrate your successes. Qualify for the NHBSR Sustainability Awards: High performers will be recognized at our annual Sustainability Award Don't miss out on the chance to make a positive impact on the planet and your bottom line. Submit your survey by Dec 31 and enter a raffle for a FREE customized report valued at $500-$750! Take the Survey: https://lnkd.in/ePDp_yv2 The deadline for taking the MWM is Jan 20. 

🌱 EcoVadis – The Sustainability Standard for Companies Choosing the right sustainability rating can drive change and boost credibility! Discover why EcoVadis is a leading choice and how it can enhance your company’s environmental and social impact. Read the full guide to EcoVadis here 👉 https://lnkd.in/esYAE2JC Do not forget to secure your spot for our EcoVadis webinar next week Thursday here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYHX-iWt #SustainabilityAssessment #EcoVadis #ESG

🌏 Empowering Manufacturing Businesses to Lead in Sustainability 🌏 I'm excited to deliver an accredited short course on measuring and reporting carbon footprint for manufacturing businesses in New South Wales for Australian College of Business Intelligence. This training is part of the Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Program, a collaboration with the NSW Department of Education, Training Services NSW, Investment NSW, and the AI Group, funded by the NSW Government for eligible businesses. Participants who successfully complete the course will earn a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the units: 🎓 BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 🎓 NAT11130002 Develop a strategy to minimise carbon emissions 🎓 MSS015042 Measure and report carbon footprint Here’s what you’ll learn: 🌿 Understand compliance requirements, including legislation, regulations, and sustainability standards. 🌿 Analyse resource usage, set efficiency targets, and resolve sustainability challenges. 🌿 Engage stakeholders to drive sustainability improvements and communicate progress. 🌿 Develop strategies for continuous improvement and apply change management techniques. 🌿 Identify emission sources, calculate carbon footprints, and align with global warming insights. 🌿 Design and implement a carbon management strategy and explore renewable energy options. 🌿 Evaluate supply chain impacts, perform audits, and prepare actionable reports for carbon reduction. 🌿 Master tools like root cause analysis and design thinking to tackle sustainability problems. This training offers practical skills to measure, monitor, and manage your carbon footprint while aligning with compliance requirements and corporate sustainability goals. 📍 If your manufacturing business is in NSW and eligible, don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your operations and lead in sustainability. #SustainableManufacturing #CarbonFootprint #ClimateAction

Sustainability continues to be so much more than a buzzword for many clients. Kurt Steigerwald walks through the current dynamics of Sustainability initiatives and the role Insights can play in supporting and leading them in this blog. https://lnkd.in/gHBWRweU sustainability-targets

Which sustainability scheme is best for companies? Check out this article in GettingEcological & see what the research has to say. James D. Munich Business School

Joining the dots on our sustainability journey     Today bp publishes our 2023 Sustainability Report. I am proud of the hard work we have put in across our net zero, people and planet aims. 2023 was all about integration on our journey to make bp a more sustainable business - joining the dots between our businesses, the environment we operate in, our customers, communities and our suppliers.     Embedding sustainability into the way we work is one of our goals. As this year’s report shows, we are in action. When I look at the steps taken this past year what energizes me is seeing that the aims we set in 2020 are becoming a key element in our everyday decision making. There is still a long way to go but I’m encouraged and proud of the teams for another positive year.     I want to say a big thank you to all our teams in bp and partners who are supporting us on this journey. For me, the report highlights impactful work that brilliant and passionate people across our organization are doing to strive for a more sustainable future for bp and the communities we operate in. Special recognition to all involved in compiling this report and in driving the work forward. Read the full report: https://on.bp.com/49SSLlb 

Last year, we held ourselves accountable for our effect on the environment. How did we do this? We became aware of an organisation named EcoVadis. Their job is to externally audit your practices and provide a rating in relation to any other businesses they have previously worked with. On our first attempt we were able to achieve a silver rating, meaning that we were rated in the top 15% of all EcoVadis accredited businesses. With the constant growth of EcoVadis as a platform we knew we would have our work cut out to remain near the top of the ratings. One helpful feature of the EcoVadis platform is that it provides suggestions on how to improve our sustainability practices. And here we are, 1 year later. Techbuyer is consistently working to improve sustainability performance. This year we made significant strides in supply chain and modern slavery, which the guidance from EcoVadis and the Modern Slavery Assessment Tool from UK government have helped achieve! This does not mean that the work is done. We are always looking to improve and next year we will be hoping to continue our positive momentum with EcoVadis, with the aim of not just retaining silver, but pushing towards the Gold medal that would position us in the top 5% of all businesses with the organisation. Has your business undergone a sustainability assessment? You can also read more about EcoVadis through our article below.

Applying these principles can lend more authenticity to sustainability decisions and strengthen understanding among key audiences.