Case Study: Lonza upscales responsible sourcing and supply chain due diligence with EcoVadis

How EcoVadis helped Lonza upscale and accelerate its Responsible Sourcing Program

Lonza, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Switzerland, faced the challenge of integrating responsible business practices into its vast supply chain to meet new Swiss due diligence legislation and its own sustainability goals. To identify and mitigate ESG risks, including those related to conflict minerals and child labor, the company partnered with EcoVadis to conduct supplier sustainability assessments.

By implementing the EcoVadis assessment program, Lonza gained greater supply chain transparency and a mechanism for driving improvement. The results were significant: Lonza overachieved its 2023 target by assessing 65% of relevant supplier spend, increased its own EcoVadis sustainable procurement score by 30 points, and established a clear framework for corrective actions. EcoVadis provided the tools for Lonza to monitor performance, integrate data into its SAP system, and ultimately build a robust Responsible Sourcing Program.

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