“We had many things to do, such as prepare data, travel for the briefings, and negotiate face-to-face. It was impossible to handle all these tasks in such a short amount of time within the limited resources of the global procurement department alone."

"Adopting an inclusive mindset is not only desired but required while working within or with our company. Just as we apply our DEI standards in our procurement policy, we expect our suppliers to do the same."

"We encourage clients across all sectors to improve their sustainability performance and offer them incentives to do so. Companies can benefit from a sustainability rating and an improved rating can result in a lower cost of funding."

"Much remains to be done to achieve the goals of the UN Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). Working with EcoVadis, we want to help, motivate and reward our business customers to advance and validate their sustainability agenda. We are convinced that companies that deliver ambitious sustainability performance are the winners …

“Human rights issues and risks are discussed at the highest levels of our company and are taken into account when making strategic decisions.”

"By acting responsibly, we wanted to create long-term value for all of our stakeholders. In 2012, we decided to spread our beliefs and values across the supply chain. We decided to look for a third-party company, an expert in sustainability, to support us in this task."

“By leveraging EcoVadis’ comprehensive assessment methodology, we can ensure that our sustainability initiatives are aligned with global standards and continuously improve our practices to meet our ambitious goals."

“We will not decarbonize alone in our sector. We will decarbonize together by modifying our habits, by changing the way we consume, and by changing the way we transport.”

"Our EcoVadis rating helps validate our position as a credible partner in sustainability in the eyes of our customers."

"Our sustainable procurement program is driving business value through the help of EcoVadis Solutions."

"We use EcoVadis Ratings to drive improvement in sustainability performance, gain insight into processes, celebrate successes and mitigate risk.”

"Working towards sustainability goals with EcoVadis drives business performance."

“EcoVadis serves as a gateway to more in-depth dialogues with suppliers, paving the path for collaborative endeavors that drive mutual prosperity for both people and planet."

"EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager has brought efficiency so we can do more with less. Every insight we get is used in a smart way to support decision-making."

"Staying on top of more than 30,000 external suppliers as well as the upcoming and existing legislation is a real challenge. EcoVadis is a great help in managing this topic."