PANCO member Baxter Freight in the UK has received a Committed Badge from EcoVadis, following an assessment of 21 sustainability criteria covering environmental performance, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The EcoVadis framework will support Baxter Freight’s environmental, social and governance improvement plans and its B Corp recertification journey.
Baxter Freight, the Nottingham based B Corp™ Certified logistics specialist, has announced that it has achieved a Committed Badge from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments.
The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four key themes: Environmental, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. They provide independent and evidence-based analysis of environmental performance, and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement aligned with international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000.
Baxter Freight's Associate Director of Innovation and Sustainability, Tom Isler, said: "We’re incredibly proud to have achieved the EcoVadis Committed badge which recognises our ongoing commitment to sustainability, responsible business practices, and continuous improvement.
"Using the EcoVadis framework as a roadmap, we’ll continue to drive measurable progress across our environmental, social and governance initiatives. Our ambition is to improve year on year and work towards achieving the EcoVadis Platinum medal within the next three years, alongside our B Corp recertification journey. Together, these frameworks will help hold us accountable, drive continuous improvement, and ensure we create meaningful value for our people, customers, suppliers and wider community in line with our mission and future business plans."
Baxter Freight is committed to their mission to help make the logistics industry more ethical, people-orientated, and planet-focused. Through tailored freight, customs clearance and carbon smart logistics solutions, they help organisations achieve their commercial objectives while meeting environmental responsibilities.
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- Company
- Baxter Freight
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Network
- PANCO
- Recognition
- EcoVadis Committed Badge
- Assessment scope
- 21 criteria across environmental performance, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement
- Certification
- B Corp Certified
Fast facts
What recognition has Baxter Freight received?
Baxter Freight has received a Committed Badge from EcoVadis.
What does the EcoVadis assessment cover?
The assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across environmental performance, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
How will Baxter Freight use the EcoVadis framework?
Baxter Freight will use the framework to support measurable progress across its environmental, social and governance initiatives.
What is Baxter Freight’s EcoVadis objective?
Baxter Freight aims to work towards an EcoVadis Platinum medal within the next three years, alongside its B Corp recertification journey.
