Kempower achieves high EcoVadis score, reinforcing commitment to sustainability
Lahti, Finland – Leading EV fast-charging solutions provider Kempower has been awarded a prestigious EcoVadis medal, reflecting its strong commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Kempower’s EcoVadis score of 69/100 places it in the 90th percentile, which means Kempower’s score is higher than or equal to the score of 90 percent of all companies rated by EcoVadis. Kempower’s score is better than last year, and it’s a continuation of the company’s sustainability work.
The assessment covers four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Scores range from 0 to 100, and companies can earn medals based on their performance: Platinum (top 1%), Gold (top 5%), Silver (top 15%), and Bronze (top 35%). Kempower earned the Silver medal.
Key Highlights from Kempower’s EcoVadis Scorecard:
- Environment (70/100): Kempower has implemented robust environmental policies, including those on energy consumption, greenhouse gases (GHGs), and product end-of-life management. The company has set quantitative objectives for reducing energy consumption and waste, and it actively engages in renewable energy initiatives and carbon offset programs.
- Labor & Human Rights (70/100): The company has comprehensive policies addressing labor and human rights issues, such as working conditions, health and safety, and diversity. Kempower conducts regular employee satisfaction surveys and provides extensive training and development programs.
- Ethics (70/100): Kempower maintains strong ethical standards with policies on information security, anti-corruption, and conflict of interest. The company ensures employee awareness through training and has procedures in place for handling sensitive transactions.
- Sustainable Procurement (60/100): Kempower integrates social and environmental clauses into supplier contracts and conducts regular assessments of supplier practices. The company also provides training for buyers on sustainability issues within the supply chain.
EcoVadis is a global provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence, and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Founded in 2007, EcoVadis has grown into one of the world’s most trusted sustainability rating platforms, with over 100,000 companies assessed across more than 160 countries.
EcoVadis’ mission is to provide reliable, globally recognized sustainability ratings and insights, enabling companies to reduce risk, drive improvement, and accelerate positive impact on our planet and society.
“We are incredibly proud of our EcoVadis score, which underlines our ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our business,” said Kempower’s Chief Operating Officer Sanna Otava. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and it motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable technology.”
Kempower’s high EcoVadis score not only enhances its reputation as a responsible and forward-thinking company but also strengthens its competitive edge in the rapidly growing EV charging market. As the demand for clean energy solutions continues to rise, Kempower remains committed to driving positive change and contributing to a more sustainable future.
For more information about Kempower’s sustainability initiatives, visit: https://kempower.com/sustainability/
Further information:
Paula Savonen, VP, Communications, Kempower
+358 400 343 851
About Kempower:
We design and manufacture reliable and user-friendly DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere. Our product development and production are based in Finland and in the U.S., with the majority of our materials and components sourced locally. We focus on all areas of e-mobility, from electric cars, trucks, and buses to machines and marine. Our modular and scalable charging system and world-class software are designed by EV drivers for EV drivers, enabling the best user experience for our customers around the world. Kempower is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange in Finland. www.kempower.com