EcoVadis: the PLATINUM Standard for Sustainability

Why using EcoVadis Rated suppliers support your corporate social responsibility

EcoVadis is fast becoming the master key to all other accreditations. By achieving an EcoVadis Rating, a supplier to grocery, foodservice or high street retailers is making a statement that they’re committed to more than just one area of sustainability.

Suppliers like EP Group are measured on how we perform across four areas:

Environment

We’re reducing emissions, cutting waste, and managing resources

Labour & Human Rights

We’re treating employees fairly and we uphold ethical labour practices

Ethics

We’re honest, transparent, and free of corruption

Sustainable Procurement

We source responsibly and ensure our suppliers meet high standards too

When applying to be rated by EcoVadis, they demand hard evidence, and lots of it. Our policies, data, and practices are scrutinized, rated, and compared to thousands of businesses globally.

EP Group have achieved EcoVadis Platinum Rating for 2024

EP Group is committed to doing things the right way - not just for our business, but for the world we live in. We have team members dedicated to sustainability, such as our Strategy Director and our Compliance & Sustainability Manager.

Achieving EcoVadis Platinum Rating is a big deal for the whole EP Group team. But more importantly, it’s a big deal for you.

Why?

• Because we understand the pressure you’re under from customers and the media to show that you’re meeting your sustainability goals.

• Because you need to protect your brand’s reputation.

• And because you need assurance that your goals are being supported by your suppliers.

Let’s break it down ⤵️

EcoVadis Platinum: why it matters

Only the top 1% of companies evaluated by EcoVadis achieve Platinum status. It’s a sign of a relentless effort to be as sustainable and ethical as possible. For EP Group, it means we’re the elite when it comes to doing business properly.

Your customers expect sustainability. Regulators demand it. The media is ready to call out businesses that fall short. So, how does our EcoVadis Platinum status help you?

1. It’s good for your brand

Much of your sustainability credentials depend on your supply chain. By choosing a Platinum-rated supplier, you’re partnering with a business that’s already done the heavy lifting. Our credentials become your credentials.

As our Compliance & Sustainability Manager puts it:

“Working with an EcoVadis Platinum supplier eases the pressure on our customers to conduct the extensive due diligence required to ensure the whole supply chain is meeting the environmental, social and governance requirements which are so important in this day in age. We have the proof that we’re doing things right—and that reflects positively on them.”

2. You stay ahead of the regulations

Retailers like M&S and Amazon already require their suppliers to be EcoVadis accredited. This trend isn’t slowing down—it’s gaining momentum. By choosing EP Group, you’re future-proofing your supply chain.

3. You reduce risk

Nobody wants a headline like “(Insert your brand here!) Retailer Linked to Supplier That Uses Child Labour.” With EcoVadis, you can trust that we’ve done the due diligence to ensure our supply chain is ethical, responsible, and risk-free.

Black marks on the scales indicates the benchmark, we’re proud to be much higher than this average score.

What EcoVadis Platinum says about us (and you)

Here’s what our EcoVadis Platinum rating tells you:

• We’re serious about sustainability—from reducing emissions to ethical sourcing.

• We’re leaders in social responsibility—treating employees right and ensuring fairness at every level.

• We’re built on integrity—backed by robust policies, transparent reporting, and independent validation.

In short: We make it easy for you to meet your sustainability goals because we’ve already met ours.

Sustainability and ethical requirements feels like a minefield - let’s make it simple.

We believe sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated. We’re not just a manufacturer and supplier of packaging and consumables. We’re a partner who shares your values and helps you stand out in a world where doing the right thing matters more than ever.

So when questioning your supply chain sustainability, you can easily say: “We work with EP Group - EcoVadis Platinum rated.”

It’s a powerful statement.