AAKO gets Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis
AAKO has been awarded a Platinum Medal in recognition of our achievements with regards to Corporate Social Responsibility. We received this highest recognition from EcoVadis; the world’s largest and most trusted provider of corporate sustainability assessments. You will understand; this medal makes us immensely proud and is a reward for our hard work!
EcoVadis envisions a global marketplace where sustainability information influences every business decision, improving economies, people’s lives and the planet we all depend on. We can safely say that we agree 100% and that this sustainability ambition also runs through the veins of AAKO.
Sustainability of AAKO
For example, quality management and responsible care are an important part of Chemical Excellence for us. Our thorough and meticulous way of working is evident when it comes to legal requirements, risk management, policies and documentation, information provision, employee training, emergency response, continuous improvement and community interaction. We ensure that all quality is rock solid; we strive for perfection. We are also continuously focused on improving performance in the field of safety, health and environmental sustainability. Would you like to read more about AAKO’s sustainability ambition? Read all about it on our website.
Our score
It is therefore a great honor that EcoVadis rewards our efforts. Our overall score is 77 (the lower limit for a Platinum medal is 73). This score is subdivided into:
- Environment: 80
- Labor & Human Rights: 80
- Ethics: 80
- Sustainable Procurement: 70
What does this score mean for our customers?
We take the report seriously, it keeps us sharp. We do not sit still, we continuously improve our services to our customers on the above points and more. In short: a better world starts with yourself. And together we can go a little further!