Scott Bader Awarded EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating

Scott Bader announced that it has been awarded a Gold sustainability rating by EcoVadis, ranking it in the top 4% for sustainability of all companies evaluated globally.

Previously awarded Silver, Scott Bader reports that their sustainability rating has increased to Gold thanks to the implementation of additional measures to report on environmental management, the introduction of an annual Sustainability Report, the companies commitment to implementing green energy at its sites and its commitment to reducing emissions by 60% by 2025 and to be completely carbon neutral by 2028.

According to Scott Bader, it also offset its scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2020 in partnership with the World Land Trust. It has committed to doing this every year until it is carbon neutral.

EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 100,000 rated companies in over 175 countries across 200 industries.

Scott Bader's performance was rated against 21 indicators grouped into four themes; Environment, Ethics, Labour & Human Rights and Sustainable Procurement.
The company reports that it is delighted EcoVadis has recognised its new sustainability initiatives and increased its rating to Gold and that it is committed to becoming a fully sustainable company by 2036 which means it will have a net positive impact on the environment from all operations globally.