Connect Group announces the publication of its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and social impact across its global operations. The report details key achievements, initiatives, and future goals, while also celebrating recognition from EcoVadis, which awarded Connect Group a Bronze rating.
EcoVadis Bronze: A Mark of Leadership
The EcoVadis Bronze rating places Connect Group in the top 35% of all companies assessed and the top 6% of companies evaluated for environmental performance. This recognition reflects the company’s dedication to continuous improvement in sustainable practices, particularly in reducing environmental impact, ensuring ethical business conduct, and promoting social responsibility.
Significant Progress in Sustainability
Connect Group has made substantial strides in reducing its environmental footprint. Between 2022 and 2024, the company achieved a 54% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity, demonstrating measurable impact. Alongside this, the organization has set a clear roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, with interim targets to track progress year by year.
Sustainability is integrated into governance and operations across all regions, supported by comprehensive policies covering climate action, social equity, and ethical business practices. These policies ensure that environmental responsibility is not just a goal, but a core part of daily operations and decision-making.
Driving Change Across Priorities
Connect Group focuses on four key sustainability priorities:
- Climate action: Implementing energy efficiency measures, increasing the use of renewable energy, and pursuing carbon reduction initiatives.
- Circular economy: Reducing waste, promoting recycling, and offering repair services to extend product life.
- People & culture: Enhancing employee health and safety, providing training and development opportunities, and fostering diversity and inclusion.
- Transparency and reporting: Engaging stakeholders and aligning reporting with international standards, including GRI, ESRS, and SASB.
Why It Matters
“Embedding sustainability in every aspect of our business strengthens resilience, drives innovation, and creates long-term value for our customers, employees, and communities,” said Stefanie Caenen, Corporate Sustainability Manager.
“Recognition like the EcoVadis Bronze rating shows that our efforts are being noticed externally, and motivates us to continue raising the bar.”
Looking Ahead
Connect Group’s sustainability journey is ongoing. The company is committed to not only meeting its targets but also inspiring collaboration among employees, partners, and stakeholders to embed sustainable practices across all operations. By taking measurable steps today, Connect Group aims to ensure a greener, fairer, and more responsible future for all.