Sustainability is rightly high on most business’ agendas these days. That’s excellent news in isolation, but has unfortunately led to an uptick in less scrupulous companies making big claims about their green credentials without evidence. To combat this, external, independent accreditations are more important than ever. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we’ve been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis as of November 2024. This places Traffi in the top 5% of all assessed companies worldwide by EcoVadis for our commitment to sustainability. But what does this recognition really mean? And more importantly, what does it mean for our clients?
What Is EcoVadis and Why Does It Matter?
EcoVadis is a globally recognised – and the world’s most trusted – provider of business sustainability ratings. Their rigorous evaluation covers four key areas:
- Environment
- Labour & Human Rights
- Ethics
- Sustainable Procurement
A Gold Medal from EcoVadis is testament to our dedication to sustainable practices and ethical business operations. It reflects our continuous efforts to minimise environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards across our supply chain.
What Gold Means for Traffi
This Gold rating is a significant milestone for us. It reinforces our position as a sustainability leader in the PPE industry and validates the steps we’ve taken to make a real difference, including:
- 85% Cradle-to-Grave Certification from our total product range: Ensuring the entire lifecycle of our gloves is managed sustainably.
- Carbon Neutrality: With the world’s first carbon neutral safety glove range, we’re leading the way in an industry where planetary cost is coming into sharper focus.
- Sustainable Innovation: From materials to manufacturing, we’re always looking for ways to reduce waste and energy use.
Why It Matters to Our Clients
For our clients and prospective clients, this medal offers peace of mind. Given how difficult it can be to assess the impact and ethics of supply chains, you get:
- Ethical Assurance: By choosing Traffi, you’re partnering with a company that prioritises ethical sourcing, fair labour practices, and responsible procurement.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: Our carbon-neutral products help you meet your own sustainability goals.
- Compliance and Leadership: Many industries are under increasing pressure to meet sustainability standards. Working with an EcoVadis Gold-rated supplier (such as Traffi, for instance) can help you stay ahead of regulatory requirements and position your own business as a leader in environmental responsibility.
Looking Ahead
This Gold Medal is by no means an end goal or a finish line - it’s another milestone on our journey. We remain committed to pushing boundaries, innovating sustainably, and helping our clients achieve their safety and environmental goals. In fact, we’ve already set our sights on a platinum medal, so keep an eye out for that announcement following our next evaluation – by no means guaranteed, but the team are working hard as you read this.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Together, we’re making workplaces safer, more sustainable, and ready for the future.
For Hands. For Life.
If you have any questions on this topic (or any other topic), send it across to [email protected] or, alternatively, you can pick up the phone and ask us on +44 1344 207090!
