Continental has received the highest possible platinum rating for sustainability from EcoVadis, one of the world’s leading sustainability rating providers.
Scoring 84 out of 100 points, the company, with its focus on the tyre and supplier industry, is ranked within the top 1 percent of companies in this industry assessed by EcoVadis in terms of sustainability. The platinum medal from EcoVadis reflects Continental’s continuous improvement in sustainability, with the company climbing by 10 points compared with last year’s score of 74 points.
EcoVadis evaluated Continental’s performance based on environment, ethics, labour and human rights, and sustainable procurement, with the company scoring particularly highly in the latter two categories.
Continental is working continuously to advance innovative technologies as well as sustainable products and services from procuring sustainable materials to recycling end-of-life tyres. “This year’s platinum rating reflects our multifaceted commitment to sustainability. It shows that sustainability is embedded in all our business processes across the globe and throughout the entire value chain,” says Jorge Almeida, Head of Sustainability for Continental Tires. He adds: “Every day and in all areas, we are working intensively on our sustainability ambitions.”
Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown into a globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings with a network of more than 150,000 companies. As well as issuing an overall sustainability rating, it awards medals to the top performers: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. The EcoVadis collaborative platform allows buyers and suppliers around the world to assess, monitor and benchmark their business partners’ supply chains as transparently as possible.
For further information, please visit: www.continental-tyres.co.uk.
Source: Tyretradenews
