Freefoam Building Products Ltd was recently assessed by EcoVadis, a globally recognised sustainability rating platform. Freefoam has not only retained the prestigious Silver medal, its sustainable business practices have been rated as better than 91% of companies assessed across the world in 2024.
EcoVadis is an evidence-based assessment that audits a company’s sustainability management system. It rates the maturity of your policies, commitments, actions, reporting and certifications across four key themes (Environment, Ethics, Labour and Human Rights, and Sustainable Procurement).
Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of fascias, soffits, rainwater systems and external cladding, exceeded the average industry score across all assessment themes. Freefoam’s overall performance improved by 13%, moving from ‘Good’ to ‘Advanced’.
Kevin Cronin, Chief Operating Officer at Freefoam, and part of its Sustainability Team (pictured above), comments: “Our new assessment is even more impressive because the criteria for the Silver EcoVadis rating was recently adjusted, so it’s much more challenging to achieve now.
“Previously, the top 25% of companies assessed were awarded Silver medals – now, you have to be in the top 15%. But Freefoam’s sustainability practices comfortably meet even these new requirements.”
Freefoam’s approach to sustainability (‘Building a Sustainable Future’) is rooted in the principles of the Circular Economy, carbon reduction, continuous improvement, good governance – and a focus on people.
When it comes to the Circular Economy, the company priorities the re-use and circulation of resources, retaining economic value, and eliminating waste – focusing on its own business and its supply chain.
Kevin continues: “At Freefoam, we have found EcoVadis a simple and effective way to communicate our sustainability commitments and performance to our value chain partners.”
Learn more about Freefoam’s sustainability initiatives and read case studies at freefoam.com/professional/sustainability-archive. For more on Freefoam’s products, service and support, visit www.freefoam.com or call 0800 002 9903.
Contact:
Freefoam Building Products,
77-83 St James Mill Road,
Northampton,
NN5 5JP
United Kingdom
Tel: 01604 591110
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