Boon Edam Achieves EcoVadis Fast Mover Badge in 2025 Sustainability Assessment.
Setting a clear path toward global best practice in environmental, social and ethical standards.
We are proud to share that Royal Boon Edam International B.V. has received a Fast Mover Badge from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.
This recognition affirms our tangible progress in embedding environmental stewardship, responsible labour practices and ethical governance across our global operations.
Sowing the Seeds of Long-Term Change
EcoVadis is a voluntary sustainability assessment, measuring maturity across four pillars: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
In 2025, Boon Edam received a total score of 42/100, outperforming 19% of companies in our sector globally. While we are early in our formal ESG reporting journey, this Fast Mover recognition affirms that our foundations are strong, and our direction is clear.
Our key strengths:
- Environment: ISO 14001 certified; 75/100 score; strong initiatives in energy efficiency, renewable sourcing, and waste reduction.
- Labour & Human Rights: Commendable performance in workplace safety, flexible work, and engagement.
- Ethics: Well-defined anti-corruption and data security conditions in our Supply Chain, and internal audit procedures.
"This recognition is a meaningful milestone for Boon Edam. It validates the work we’ve done in building a structured, people-first approach to sustainability, and it also inspires us to elevate our efforts further. Our next steps focus on strengthening our global consistency, deepening our reporting capabilities, and alignment with leading sustainability frameworks."
Building Our Sustainability Rhythm
We see our 2025 results as a launchpad for improvement. Building on operational and policy strengths, we’re now prioritising:
- Broader documentation of ESG reporting
- Greater alignment with global sustainability standards
- Expanding certifications across our international sites
"This Fast Mover Badge is a foundation we’re proud of - but we’re not standing still. It’s the first step on a path to achieving gold, and beyond., Ms Koert-Bakker said.
Responsible Procurement: Creating a Sustainable Ecosystem
True sustainability goes beyond internal efforts—it’s also about how we work with our partners and suppliers. We take a proactive, partnership-driven approach to responsible procurement by collaborating closely with suppliers to educate, evolve and advance sustainable practices together.
"We build long-term relationships based on trust and shared values, not just price or scale advantage."
Our Supplier Code of Conduct is a cornerstone of this approach. It sets clear standards for ethical behaviour, respect for human rights, environmentally responsible sourcing, and the use of conflict-free materials. This ensures all partners align with both our values and international regulations.
These trusted partnerships create a ripple effect, empowering suppliers to strengthen their own sustainability practices and helping us move forward together for the benefit of people and the planet.
"We embed ethical and sustainable values deeply across the supply chain—never as a box-ticking exercise, but as a shared commitment."
What is EcoVadis?
EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence, and performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Backed by advanced technology and a team of experts, it offers clear scorecards that highlight environmental, social, and ethical risks across 250+ purchasing categories and 185+ countries.
The assessment is voluntary and enables companies to benchmark their performance, identify improvements, and compare progress with industry standards. Over 150,000+ organisations globally use EcoVadis to strengthen their sustainability approach.
What does the EcoVadis Assessment Cover?
Every assessment is tailored to a company’s size, sector, and location, and follows international standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative, the UN Global Compact, and ISO 26000. It reviews four areas:
- Environment – Actions to reduce impact and adopt sustainable practices.
- Labour & Human Rights – Respect for people and fair working conditions.
- Ethics – Integrity in business conduct and anti-corruption.
- Sustainable Procurement – Responsible and ethical supply chain management.