GKN Automotive, the global leader in drive systems, has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability, highlighting the continuous progress the organisation has made since it was awarded a Silver rating in 2023 and a Bronze rating in 2022.
This achievement places GKN Automotive in the top 1% of participants in its category, and the top 5% of participants overall. It recognises a number of actions taken by GKN Automotive towards its sustainability goals in 2024, including the:
- Announcement of SBTi-approved net-zero roadmap
- Commitment to renewable electricity strategy, signing its first VPPA with Recurrent Energy
- Strengthened sustainable procurement practices, introducing Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) platform
- Strengthened reporting processes in its annual sustainability report
EcoVadis is a global sustainability assessor that enables organisations to benchmark their sustainability performance through a rigorous assessment of 21 sustainability criteria. The assessment is split into four main categories, with each category receiving an overall score out of 100: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
GKN Automotive’s overall score increased by 6% since 2023 – from 68% to 74%. The category showing the most improvement was the organisation’s impact on its environment, with a 20% overall score increase.
Dr. Clare Wyatt, Chief People, Communications & Sustainability Officer at GKN Automotive, comments: “This recognition is a great validation of all the work we are doing across our sustainability strategy and the collective effort from colleagues across our organisation to ensure sustainability is embedded throughout the business.
“Being a sustainable business is critical to our long-term future, and this improved rating reflects our work to position our business – as well as our customers’ – for this future. Importantly, this assessment further enables us to identify areas for improvement and ensure we’re clear on the steps in reaching our long-term goals.”
