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Vital Energi score Silver rating with EcoVadis

Vital Energi recently completed their first EcoVadis assessment and are proud to have been awarded a Silver Medal Sustainability Rating, placing them within the top 15% of companies rated over the last year. 

EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, having created a global network of over 130,000 rated companies. Within the industry, it is also the most widely recognised sustainability benchmark.

Environmental performance was a scorecard highlight, along with Human Rights and Ethics, and EcoVadis commented that Vital Energi “demonstrate an advanced management system on environmental issues” compared to other companies in the industry.

One notable achievement is Vital Energi’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions. The company have set an ambitious target to become a net zero organisation by 2035. To reach this goal, they have implemented various initiatives, including appointing carbon management experts, Greenly, to help calculate their most detailed carbon footprint ever, investing in on-site renewables and electric vehicles, enhancing energy efficiency in operations and training/upskilling staff and supply chain.

Looking ahead, Vital Energi have ambitious plans to further enhance their sustainability performance. A key initiative is the development of their Supplier Engagement Portal. This innovative platform will facilitate better communication and collaboration with suppliers, ensuring that sustainability criteria are met throughout the supply chain. The portal will allow suppliers to share their sustainability practices, submit compliance documentation, and participate in joint initiatives to reduce environmental impact.

To be rated this highly in their first ever assessment really is testament to all staff throughout the company and their ongoing commitment to protecting our planet for future generations.

“Achieving a Silver rating in our first ever EcoVadis assessment is an impressive achievement, and we weren’t far off meeting the threshold for Gold. We will use our Corrective Action Plan to home in on key improvement areas and look to get that Gold rating next year. Ultimately our aim is to be in the top 1% of companies rated by EcoVadis, which we are aiming to do.”

Anne Johnstone, Vital Energi's Head of ESG

To demonstrate their ongoing commitment to sustainability, Vital Energi have identified key focus areas, and work is already underway internally to develop an Action Plan in preparation for their next assessment where they aim to be awarded a Gold Medal Sustainability Rating.