Nelson-Jameson, a top distributor in the food processing industry, has announced its commitment to enhancing its sustainability practices. To achieve this goal, the company has established targets for its Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) framework. Progress is tracked using a comprehensive, cross-category internal scorecard. In addition, Nelson-Jameson has undergone a third-party sustainability assessment by EcoVadis for the past two years. The company is proud to report a 34% increase in its total year-over-year sustainability score.
For many years, Nelson-Jameson has operated according to the golden rule, which emphasizes honesty, integrity, and kindness. The company has always been committed to conducting business in an ethical manner that respects people, the community, and the environment. Its investment in ESG goals is a natural extension of its long-standing cultural ethos.
“Nelson-Jameson has a long history of industry leadership in stewardship and community best practices,” says Mat Bartkowiak, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Development at Nelson-Jameson. “ESG goals are embedded in every aspect of our operations, and we’re proud to see our progress in year-over-year results from the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Index.”
EcoVadis is a well-known global provider of business sustainability ratings with a network of over 100,000 rated companies of all sizes. These companies choose to participate in EcoVadis’ Business Sustainability Index and receive a total score based on their sustainability practices compared to all rated organizations. Additionally, they receive individual sub-scores that compare their ratings against their peers and competitors. Nelson-Jameson was rated 47, which is similar to the global average rating of all measured companies at 50.3. However, Nelson-Jameson scored higher than average in Ethics and Labor and Human Rights (a score of 60 for each).
Nelson-Jameson has set specific goals for greenhouse gas reduction, sustainable supplier sourcing, and community investment. The company intends to participate in the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Index assessment annually. In January, Nelson-Jameson will release its ESG annual report, showcasing its progress towards its ESG goals – from food safety and quality to sustainable supplier practices. By sharing its achievements annually, Nelson-Jameson underscores its commitment to advancing its ESG goals.
