Waldkirch/Germany – SICK, international provider of sensor-based automation solutions, has received a Platinum medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ranking. This places SICK among the top 1 percent of more than 130,000 companies worldwide that have been evaluated in the past 12 months. EcoVadis is a leading rating provider in the field of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and focusses on transparent and independent review and evaluation of the sustainability management of participating companies.
SICK achieved 86 out of 100 points in the EcoVadis sustainability rating and, with the Platinum award, is among the top 1 percent of all evaluated companies worldwide. Each year, a total of 21 sustainability criteria are assessed in four core areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. With an improvement of 36 percent, SICK significantly increases its score compared to the previous year, moving from Silver to Platinum. The categories “Environment” and “Labor & Human Rights” scored particularly well with 90 out of 100 possible points. SICK also improved to 80 points in the categories “Ethics” and “Sustainable Procurement”. SICK has taken part in the annual EcoVadis assessments since 2013 and the Platinum medal confirms that its commitment to a sustainable corporate strategy is effective and targeted.
For SICK, the continuous development in ecological sustainability, social sustainability, and governance is of high importance. Through internal audits, international environmental, climate, and occupational safety certifications, as well as the annual EcoVadis assessment, the company ensures that ambitious sustainability goals are set, calculations are verified, and risk assessments are conducted.
Customers worldwide benefit from ESG transparency
“We are very pleased with the Platinum award from EcoVadis. It is proof that we are committed to a transparent sustainability reporting, take responsibility for our corporate actions, and make significant progress in implementing our ESG strategy,” says Nicole Kurek, Member of the Executive Board responsible for People & Culture at SICK. “For our customers worldwide, the EcoVadis rating is an important factor in trusting the sustainability management of our company and automation solutions and using them to achieve their own sustainability goals.”
SICK aims for continuous development in the area of sustainability. Therefore, the results of the EcoVadis rating are used to identify and implement improvement potentials, thereby contributing to a sustainable future.
About EcoVadis
The EcoVadis sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the ten principles of the UN Global Compact, the conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and ISO 26000. The assessments provide a well-founded analysis of corporate performance and enable practical action plans for continuous improvements.
SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company with headquarters in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With 60 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. SICK has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of EUR 2.3 billion in the 2023 fiscal year. Additional information about SICK is available at www.sick.com