The Finnish crane and lifting equipment manufacturer has received its first Gold rating from business sustainability rating provider EcoVadis.
Konecranes’ rating improved from 2020 thanks to the implementation of additional policies, increased transparency and additional certifications. EcoVadis said the company’s overall sustainability performance is advanced in activities related to the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
“Sustainability is at the core of our business. We strive to make a positive impact on society and the environment, and are making excellent progress on a number of fronts: EcoVadis Gold follows the CDP climate change performance leadership rating we received last year, and we plan to publish our science-based carbon reduction targets by end of the 2021. We will not stop in our drive to improve our performance even further,” said Konecranes president and CEO, Rob Smith.
Science-based climate targets
Since the 2020 survey, Konecranes has committed to setting science-based climate targets. Its digital services received information security certification (ISO 27001), it started third-party supplier sustainability audits and it reported on its human rights risks and ways to mitigate them.
The company’s actions, policies and reporting put it in the top 4% of all rated companies globally by EcoVadis, and it is in the top 1% of its general-purpose machinery peers.
Konecranes has five sustainability cornerstones: climate action and resource efficiency; eco-optimized offering and circularity; a safe workplace and products; a diverse, inclusive and engaging workplace; and responsible business conduct.