Nelson-Jameson Announces New ESG Targets, Reports 34% Increase in EcoVadis Score

Mat Bartkowiak, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Development at Nelson-Jameson (Photo Credit: Nelson-Jameson, Inc.)

MARSHFIELD, Wis., September 19, 2023, (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Nelson-Jameson, a distributor in the food processing industry, has disclosed a 34% year-over-year increase in its EcoVadis sustainability assessment score. In addition to the improved rating, the company revealed new targets within its Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) framework.

According to Mat Bartkowiak, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Development at Nelson-Jameson, "ESG goals are embedded in every aspect of our operations." The statement aligns with the company's historical focus on maintaining a culture of ethical conduct and community stewardship.

EcoVadis is a global third-party assessment service specializing in measuring business sustainability. Nelson-Jameson's new score of 47 on the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Index compares to the global average rating of 50.3. "We're proud to see our progress in year-over-year results from the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Index," commented Bartkowiak. Notably, in the sub-categories of Ethics and Labor and Human Rights, the company scored 60, higher than the average.

Nelson-Jameson has also defined internal benchmarks related to greenhouse gas reduction, sustainable supplier sourcing, and community investment. The company intends to participate in the EcoVadis assessment on an annual basis.

An ESG annual report from Nelson-Jameson is anticipated to be published in January, aiming to provide more comprehensive details on their sustainability initiatives.

For further details about Nelson-Jameson and its efforts in corporate sustainability, visit www.nelsonjameson.com.

Source: Nelson-Jameson, Inc. via Newswire