We are proud to announce that, after two years of dedicated efforts as part of the EcoVadis accreditation program, we have achieved the Silver Medal, placing us within top 15% of companies assessed. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and continuous improvement in environmental, social, and responsible business practices.
EcoVadis, a globally recognised platform for sustainability ratings, evaluates companies based on their policies, actions, and results across four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Achieving the Silver rating is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of our teams, who have implemented impactful initiatives and strengthened our sustainability framework over the past two years.
– Beatriz Guevara, Head of People & Learning “Taking on the EcoVadis assessment as a small but agile team was a real challenge—it required significant time and resources. But seeing our hard work rewarded with a Silver Medal makes it all worthwhile. This achievement reflects our team’s commitment to making a difference, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished!“
Key Drivers of Our Improvement
Sustainability is not a one-time achievement—it’s a continuous journey. Over the past two years, we have refined policies, adopted best practices, and set ambitious targets to enhance our environmental and social impact.
As a service provider and trusted partner to global companies in the life sciences sector, we recognise the critical role that we can play in supporting our clients to achieve their corporate social responsibility objectives. Some of our key changes include:
- Stronger Management Systems: We enhanced sustainability practices in environmental impact, labour rights, and procurement.
- Ethical Business Practices: No compliance issues were found in third-party risk databases, reinforcing our commitment to integrity.
- Enhanced Social Dialogue: We addressed gaps and improved communication channels to foster better social dialogue within our organization.
- Carbon Management Strategies: We developed actionable plans to reduce emissions and minimize our environmental footprint.
- Anti-Corruption Measures: Our reinforced policies and controls ensure ethical business operations.
- Sustainability Risk Analysis: Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify and mitigate sustainability risks across our operations.
– Tanya van der Wall, Country Managing Director “While we’ve made great strides to achieve Silver status in our second year, we recognise there is still room for improvement. Certification and reporting will be a key focus in the coming period, and we’re committed to driving even greater progress.“
What’s Next?
This Silver rating is more than just an achievement—it’s a reflection of our values and our commitment to making a positive impact year in, year out. We extend our gratitude to our employees, partners, and customers who support our achievement of this accreditation, and our ongoing sustainability efforts. Together, we will continue striving for a more responsible and sustainable future – and going for Gold!