How did Sammode formalize its CSR approach with the EcoVadis assessment?

Sammode, a family-owned industrial company for four generations, has been a designer and manufacturer of lighting solutions in France since 1927. Sammode offers technical, durable and reliable lighting solutions for the most demanding environments. Appreciated for their aesthetic appeal and sturdiness, Sammode's luminaires appeal to manufacturers, architects and local authorities alike.

Sammode's DNA is rooted in sustainable practices, opposing throw-away and programmed obsolescence. Sammode is committed to designing sustainable lighting fixtures using environmentally-friendly materials, favoring local production and adopting a circular approach.

• Beyond its deeply rooted DNA around sustainability issues, Sammode wants to demonstrate its commitment to its stakeholders through a proven and recognized system.
• Have a framework for their CSR approach and make progress on a number of dimensions - notably commitments and objectives, and the monitoring of results.

The Sammode teams decided to work with Beavr to structure their CSR management system and prepare an initial EcoVadis assessment. The rigorous work of the Sammode teams, supported by Beavr's methodology and structure, enabled them to win the Gold Medal with a score of 74/100 - an impressive result for a first assessment, rewarding an approach that had been underway for some time.

By working with Beavr, Sammode's teams were able to quickly identify the most important areas for improvement and focus their efforts on the key issues - saving time and money in the process.