Top Employers Institute strengthens its commitment to sustainable workplaces as it becomes an approved certifier in the Ecovadis assessment.
In our current business landscape…
leaders are not only expected to deliver excellent people practices for their organisation but also, they are expected to be committed to socially responsible and sustainable business practices. We are excited to communicate a major milestone in empowering Certified Top Employers as we share our status as an approved certifier in the EcoVadis assessment. This recognition allows us to further support Certified organisations in developing workplaces that prioritise people and the planet.
Let’s explore what this announcement means for Certified Top Employers and how it aligns with our vision towards a more sustainable world.
EcoVadis is one of the world’s leading and most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings, assessing companies on their environmental, social, and ethical performance. EcoVadis assessments span key areas such as environmental impact, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. These sustainability ratings allow organisations of all sizes and industries to help organisations understand their sustainability performance.
Being an approved certifier with EcoVadis means that Top Employers Institute’s Certification Programme has met rigorous standards and can now support its Top Employers in achieving high-impact sustainability goals. When a Top Employer undergoes the EcoVadis assessment their status as a Top Employer will be accepted as a valid form for the Certification indicator in the labour and human rights topic. Essentially it means that the Top Employers Certification will be taken into consideration if it is submitted as evidence towards a company’s Ratings assessment.
Our inclusion in the assessment as an approved certifier allows Top Employers to streamline their commitment to social responsibility, making it easier for them to be recognised not only as having excellent people practices but also as positions them as leaders in corporate sustainability. For organisations that prioritise responsible business, this inclusion adds another layer of credibility, making them more attractive to sustainability-conscious consumers, partners, and top talent.
Organisations that have already been Certified as Top Employers; this announcement will open doors to new opportunities that include:
Streamlined reporting: As an approved certifier, Top Employers Institute can offer more efficient ways to meet sustainability benchmarks through the additional points it offers an organisation in their EcoVadis assessment, ultimately simplifying processes for Certified Top Employers and supporting their public ESG commitments.
Enhanced credibility: Certification from both Top Employers Institute and EcoVadis strengthens an organisation’s reputation as an ethical employer and trusted business partner.
Integrated sustainability and employee experience: Top Employers Institute’s position as a approved certifier offers Top Employers a holistic approach to workplace excellence, covering employee conditions and environmental impact in one unified certification framework.
At Top Employers Institute, our globally recognised accreditation programme and our data-driven insights and consulting expertise help Top Employers to advance their talent attraction, development, engagement and retention strategies. Becoming an approved certifier with EcoVadis shows how important these people practices are to sustainability, which complements our purpose of helping certified employers align with a higher standard of corporate responsibility. This recognition reflects our vision that building workplaces that are not only successful but also responsible, ethical, and impactful.
We are excited about this new chapter with EcoVadis and we look forward to seeing the positive effect this will have for our Top Employers community worldwide. As we continue to work toward a sustainable future, we invite all Certified Top Employers to join us in this commitment to better workplaces—and a better world of work.
Get more information on the programme and benefits of becoming a Top Employer now.