EcoVadis: Enforcing Corporate Accountability Worldwide
EcoVadis, a platform that rates companies on their environmental, labor, human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices, is helping global corporations align their business goals with sustainability. With over 125,000 companies being rated or rating themselves, including Johnson & Johnson, L'Oréal, Unilever, and Salesforce, EcoVadis provides valuable insights to help businesses reduce risks and navigate the complexities of sustainable practices. Valérie Busser-Touchon, the chief impact officer of EcoVadis, emphasizes the importance of corporate social responsibility and the need for leaders to consider sustainability as a mandatory aspect for a company's health and the health of the world. She also highlights the challenges leaders face in balancing corporate sustainability goals with financial targets and offers guidance on managing this complex issue.