Independent auditors recognise Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta has been independently recognised by two organisations for its dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. The company has been awarded a Gold Level Recognition Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ratings for 2022 as well as being named a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP, an international non-profit organisation working to achieve a sustainable economy.

The former accolade means that Konica Minolta has been judged to be among the top 5% of companies audited by EcoVadis, which judges a global network of more than 90,000 organisations. Its rating process assesses corporate social responsibility (CSR) using four key indices (the environment, labour practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement) and covers 21 CSR indicators, 190 commodities and 150 countries. This is the seventh consecutive year that Konica Minolta has been audited.

Meanwhile CDP’s Supplier Engagement Rating evaluates companies’ commitment to climate change throughout their supply chain. Being named a Supplier Engagement Leader means that Konica Minolta has been judged to be amongst the top 8% out of the more than 8000 companies surveyed in the 2021 fiscal year.

Rob Ferris, CEO of Konica Minolta Business Solutions UK commented, ‘I’m extremely proud of Konica Minolta for being recognised, independently, as a company which demonstrates commitment to sustainable and socially responsible business practices. As innovators in our field, we must lead by example, and continue to operate in a way that not only sees us give back to our community and environment today, but for the future.’

Olaf Lorenz, head of international marketing for Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, added, ‘We are delighted to once again receive independent recognition of our deep commitment to environmental and corporate social responsibility from these expert international organisations. As a company we are dedicated to solving real world challenges faced by our customers and the communities in which we operate and that we are part of. Within our DNA is the belief that we must be the change that we wish to see, operate in a way that enhances our environmental and social impact, and work to support healthier ways to work and live.’