Geotab Inc, a leading connected transportation solutions company, has announced that it has been awarded a Bronze Medal by EcoVadis, a global corporate sustainability assessment organization.
This recognition adds to the achievements of Geotab, which has registered an increase in its overall score compared to the previous year, reaching a percentage of 66%.
This progress has been reflected in the four areas evaluated: Environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement, examined by EcoVadis, the global standard in corporate sustainability assessment.
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“Measuring our sustainability performance is one of the ways Geotab ensures that we operate ethically, responsibly and with integrity. This EcoVadis rating validates Geotab’s commitment to continually improve our sustainability practices and transparently report on our progress,” says Chuck Van Kempen, Associate Vice President of Corporate Sustainability.
Geotab Leading the Way in Sustainability
This year, Geotab actively participated in the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary leadership platform designed to promote the establishment, adoption and communication of business practices in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
With the aim of reaching the goal of achieving the goal of neutrality of emissions in Scope 1, 2 and 3 by 2040, Geotab is in the process of collaborating with its supply chain to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
As part of this initiative, it is looking for its top 10 suppliers, in terms of spend, to publicly commit to reducing their GHG emissions. By the end of 2022, they are halfway to that target.
Geotab is thus taking an innovative approach to addressing its GHG emissions by implementing programs aimed at reducing its employees’ commuting (incentives for electric vehicles, offsetting public transport and adopting a flexible hybrid work policy).
Transportation Sector
Geotab’s major contribution in the field of sustainability is materialized through data and knowledge-based tools that support fleets around the world.
In a context where the transportation sector accounts for a notable percentage of greenhouse gas emissions, (28% in the US and 15% globally), the importance is evident.
Considering that global transportation activity is expected to double by 2050, and that this increase could continue without ambitious action, commercial transportation stands as a key player in reducing emissions, given its shorter life cycle in terms of vehicle replacement.
Geotab, as a leader in commercial telematics platforms that connects to 3.7 million vehicles, is accelerating and expanding decarbonization in the transportation industry through the provision of data that enables fleets to assess their environmental impact and adopt sustainable operating practices.
Ultimately, the company is helping to reduce emissions, promote electrification, optimize electric vehicle operations, and continuously move towards a more sustainable approach in the transportation industry.
