The audit by the sustainability expert is carried out annually and is mandatory for some of Palatia Malz GmbH’s major customers, including the Dr. Oetker Group with the Radeberger Brewery as well as Groupe Soufflet with AIT Ingredients.
Four topics are examined and assessed: Environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Internal company improvements in the areas of environment and sustainable procurement were rewarded with an ascent in the EcoVadis ranking. And that has international appeal. After all, everyone participating in EcoVadis is able to view the result. In addition, the audited companies can share their result with all their business partners.
“We are firmly convinced that important levers for the future lie in sustainability. By regularly participating in this sustainability ranking, we promote adherence to our compliance guidelines, particularly if it is this successful,” explains Dirk Schneider.