The independent analysis company EcoVadis has awarded Sonepar Group their bronze rating, for its developments in sustainability.
Sonepar is in the top 15% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the Wholesale of machinery and equipment industry.
EcoVadis' mission is to provide the world’s most-trusted sustainability ratings, enabling all businesses to reduce risk, drive performance, and improve environmental and social outcomes.
EcoVadis' assessment focuses on four areas:
- Environment
- Labor and human rights
- Ethics
- Sustainable procurement
It is the first Ecovadis’ recognition for the Group; however, the company has already rated several Sonepar countries in the past:
- Brazil and Canada were awarded the bronze rating;
- Switzerland, France Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic and the UK the silver rating;
- Finland and Belgium the gold rating;
- Sweden the platinum rating.
Sonepar is uniquely positioned at the heart of the electrical ecosystem. As the world leader in the B2B distribution of electrical products, solutions and services, we champion a more responsible future, nurture best environmental practices, and encourage the transition to low waste, clean energy solutions.