Sammode wins medal for first EcoVadis assessment
Sammode, a family-owned industrial company for four generations, has been a designer and manufacturer of lighting solutions in France since 1927. Sammode offers technical, durable and reliable lighting solutions for the most demanding environments. Appreciated for their aesthetic appeal and sturdiness, Sammode's luminaires appeal to manufacturers, architects and local authorities alike.
Workforce
25-100
Industry
Country
France
Background and challenges
Sammode's DNA is rooted in sustainable practices, opposing throw-away and programmed obsolescence. Sammode is committed to designing sustainable lighting fixtures using environmentally-friendly materials, favoring local production and adopting a circular approach.
Beyond its deeply rooted DNA around sustainability issues, Sammode wants to demonstrate its commitment to its stakeholders through a proven and recognized system.
Have a framework for their CSR approach and make progress on a number of dimensions - notably commitments and objectives, and the monitoring of results.
Solution
Sammode's teams decided to work with Beavr to structure their CSR management system and prepare for an initial EcoVadis assessment. The work lasted approximately 3 months and enabled Sammode to professionalize its approach to the 4 themes addressed by EcoVadis: Environment, Social, Ethics and Responsible Purchasing.
Impact and results
The rigorous work of the Sammode teams, supported by the Beavr methodology and structure, enabled them to win the Gold Medal with a score of 74/100 - an impressive result for a first assessment, rewarding an approach that had been underway for some time. By working with Beavr, Sammode's teams were able to quickly identify the most important areas for improvement and focus their efforts on the key issues - saving time and money in the process.
The medal
Gold
The Score
74
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