Case Study: Brenntag Drives Supplier Sustainability and LkSG Compliance with EcoVadis

How Brenntag Harnessed EcoVadis to Move Beyond Compliance and Drive Positive Change in the Chemicals Industry

Brenntag, a global leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, faced the challenge of ensuring compliance with new regulations like the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and driving sustainability improvements across its complex global supply chain. To navigate this new ESG terrain, the company partnered with the vendor EcoVadis to harness its sustainability ratings and monitoring services.

The solution implemented with EcoVadis involved assessing and monitoring suppliers to identify risks and drive improvement. Brenntag used EcoVadis scorecards and the EcoVadis Academy for e-learning to support its suppliers. This collaboration yielded significant results: 75% of Brenntag's chemical purchasing volume is now covered by EcoVadis, with 70% of those suppliers improving their sustainability scores. Additionally, nearly 95% of suppliers signed Brenntag's Supplier Code of Conduct, enhancing transparency and ethical practices throughout its value chain.

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