Birla Carbon Awarded Gold Rating by EcoVadis for Sustainability
MUMBAI, India – Carbon back producer Birla Carbon has been awarded a Gold Recognition Level in sustainability performance pursuant to a survey conducted by EcoVadis. The survey also places Birla Carbon among the top 2% of all performers in the survey.
EcoVadis based its findings on Birla Carbon’s fourth sustainability report, titled “Maximizing our Potential Through Sustainable Operational Excellence,” for its analysis. The report focuses on Birla Carbon’s Sustainable Operational Excellence strategy, which is driving sustainable business growth. EcoVadis recognized Birla Carbon as being part of the top 3% in its industry sector (manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products) and has also placed the company in the top 4% in the same category for its fair and effective labor practices.
Commenting on this achievement, Dr. Santrupt Misra, Chief Executive Officer, Birla Carbon, said, “At Birla Carbon, we look at sustainability as a means of maximizing potential more than minimizing risks. It is a proud moment for us to be recognized by EcoVadis for the results that we have achieved. This recognition is a further validation for the direction that we are taking as a company and the collective commitment of all our employees towards sustainability.” He added, “This Gold Rating from EcoVadis will further strengthen the conviction of our partners and customers about our long-term sustainability and commitment.”
EcoVadis is a collaborative platform enabling companies to monitor the sustainable performance of their suppliers. EcoVadis uses its unique CSR assessment system with a methodology covering 150 purchasing categories, 110 countries and 21 CSR indicators. The system analyses and evaluates company performance over four major categories: Environment, Labor Practices and Human Rights, Fair Business Practices, and Sustainable Procurement.
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