Press release
Abcam Partners with EcoVadis to Support Sustainability across its Supply Chain
Together, the two companies will support sustainability across Abcam’s supply chain through proactive monitoring and assessment of supplier performance and risk. This collaboration follows the launch of Abcam’s sustainability framework in 2020, comprising ten commitments across four key areas: Product, People, Partner and Planet, and a commitment to uphold its ethical standards across its supply chain. This follows from Abcam’s original supplier and distributor Codes of Conduct that were published in 2017.
Nick Skinner,
SVP Human Resources and Global Sponsor for Corporate & Social Responsibility at Abcam
Diane Bolton,
Global Procurement Director at Abcam
EcoVadis’ platform and ratings will allow Abcam to proactively monitor, assess and benchmark supplier performance across key sustainability themes and collaborate with partners across the industry, while ensuring that sustainable practices are maintained and improved. EcoVadis’ methodology covers seven management system indicators and 21 sustainability criteria in four themes: environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement – a vital set of business values that strongly align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
David McClintock,
Marketing Director at EcoVadis
Whistle-blower protection
Abcam follows the letter and the spirit of all laws and regulations that apply to its business, this includes recognizing and complying with all legal protections offered to whistle-blowers in the UK, the US and other relevant jurisdictions.
More about Abcam’s sustainability initiatives in ‘Our Impact 2020’ report.