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Independent recognition reinforces our proud reputation as a valuable partner in sustainability
For the fifth year in a row, BCD Travel received a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.
Thanks to this esteemed rating, BCD, the travel management company (TMC), maintains our leading position in the top one percent of the 130,000+ assessed companies in more than 180 countries across over 220 industries. To achieve five consecutive Platinum ratings is a key milestone that confirms our commitment to sustainability. In addition, it reinforces our reputation as a valuable, sustainability partner for our global clients.
A Leader that is raising the bar
On top of the Platinum rating, BCD Travel has also been recognized as a ‘Leader’, the highest category, for EcoVadis Carbon Management Level, which is part of the assessment. This is integrated with EcoVadis ratings to engage suppliers and drive decarbonization across the supply chain.
“With EcoVadis raising the bar higher than ever, we’re immensely proud to be recognized once again at the highest level,” said Olivia Ruggles-Brise, BCD’s Vice President of Sustainability. “This recognition reflects our efforts to keep advancing our sustainability performance and demonstrates our commitment to promoting transparency throughout our value chain.”
The EcoVadis assessment considers four key areas of growing importance for corporations, their employees, and the world as a whole. These are: sustainability practices in environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The assessment methodology is based on international standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000.
In today’s eco-conscious environment, taking the annual EcoVadis assessment helps companies stay ahead of the latest global ESG legislations. Key developments like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the Green Claims Directive, and the advancements in mandatory sustainability reporting requirements in the US, Australia, and Singapore continue to change the landscape for sustainability performance measurements, accountability, and disclosure.
“The renewed Platinum rating is a very meaningful recognition for us, demonstrating how committed our employees are,” said Stephan Baars, BCD Travel’s CEO. “Quite simply, taking consistent action on sustainability and achieving progress year after year is the right thing to do. At BCD, accountability for a more sustainable future runs across all functions of our organization. Our Sustainability Team works closely with legal, product development, finance, procurement, people and culture, and many other teams to drive the progress we seek.”
BCD’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights
Our report enhances transparency and the progress we’ve made over the past year, including:
- Obtaining EcoVadis Platinum each year since 2020
- Maintaining 100% coverage of the ISO-certified environmental health and safety management system across majority-owned markets
- Achieving a 74% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions between 2016 and 2023
- Measuring full Scope 3 emissions (including business travel, employee commutes, home working, and purchased goods and services)
- Investing in renewable electricity across majority-owned markets, aiming to be 100% renewable globally by 2030
Supporting 37 Making a Difference projects that directly benefit young people across the world regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 220 industries in 180 countries. Leaders like Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Unilever, Bridgestone, BASF, and JPMorgan are among 130,000+ businesses that use EcoVadis ratings, risk, and carbon management tools and e-learning platforms to accelerate their journey toward resilience, sustainable growth, and positive impact worldwide. For more information, visit www.ecovadis.com.
The Platinum rating from EcoVadis adds to a string of awards and recognitions for BCD’s sustainability achievements such as Most Admired TMC voted by readers of The Beat, BTN’s 2024 Business Travel Sustainability Award for “Achievement in Sustainability – TMC”, both in the Americas and Europe, Inclusive Talent & Recruitment Leader of the Year at the International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum Awards, Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces, Flexjobs’ Top 100 for Remote Work, Built In’s Best Places to Work, Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, ESR Empresa Socialmente Responsible® 2024 in Mexico, Great Place to Work in Brazil, and many more.[Id1]
Read more about BCD Travel’s sustainability initiatives.
About BCD Travel
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. They drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Their 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as they shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete their comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2023, BCD achieved US$20.3 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.
About EcoVadis
EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company dedicated to embedding sustainability intelligence into every business decision worldwide. With global, trusted, and actionable ratings, businesses of all sizes rely on EcoVadis’ detailed insights to comply with ESG regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 220 industries in 180 countries. Leaders like Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Unilever, Bridgestone, BASF, and JPMorgan are among 130,000+ businesses that use EcoVadis ratings, risk, and carbon management tools and e-learning platforms to accelerate their journey toward resilience, sustainable growth, and positive impact worldwide. For more information, visit www.ecovadis.com.
