Endress+Hauser, a global leader in measurement and automation technology for process and laboratory applications, has maintained its Gold status, achieving 78 out of 100 points, in the EcoVadis sustainability rating.

 

This combined score puts Endress+Hauser among the top 5 percent of the approximately 150,000 rated companies. 

 

The EcoVadis assessment is based on several criteria relating to the environment, labour, human rights and ethics. For Endress+Hauser, the rating is a key metric for gauging its own sustainability performance. It is also a valuable tool for the group’s customers and suppliers, giving them transparency around whether Endress+Hauser is a reliable partner and meets international standards, the company said.

     

“Our aim is to help our customers be sustainable and efficient in their production, so we must set an example with our own business and production processes. Gold status demonstrates our commitment to being a trusted advisor and that we are moving forward successfully,” commented Dr Peter Selders, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group. 

 

Higher score despite more challenging requirements

Endress+Hauser has improved its sustainability performance in essentially all areas since last year, increasing its combined score from 71 to 78. EcoVadis rated the group particularly highly on its performance against environmental and labour standards. 

 

“We are very pleased with this result, especially considering that EcoVadis has tightened up its requirements over the same period,” said Julia Schempp, the head of the Endress+Hauser Group’s Corporate Sustainability Office. 

 

All measures disclosed in EcoVadis audits must be supported by detailed evidence of implementation, otherwise they are not taken into account. Here, Endress+Hauser benefits from a structured approach in that it maintains robust, comprehensive documentation of its measures and KPIs. This includes clear guidelines on matters such as work safety and the management of hazardous materials, it said.             

Group sets ambitious targets

The Endress+Hauser Group’s sustainability efforts are also reflected in its emission reduction targets. The group has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and thus supports the efforts of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. 

Dr Selders said: “Sustainability is very important to me personally. We need to protect the climate and the environment to ensure livability for future generations. When they grow up, our children should be able to enjoy the same quality of life as we do now. As a company, we can make an important contribution to shaping change for the better while still being successful financially.” -TradeArabia News Service