Nowy Styl, a leading provider of comprehensive furniture solutions for offices and public spaces, has once again solidified its position as a sustainability leader, winning the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the fourth time. This prestigious recognition places the company among the top 1% of companies assessed globally in the furniture manufacturing industry.
The company also achieved two further accolades this year: the Ethical Company 2024 title and the ESG Rising Star distinction, both awarded by Puls Biznesu. These awards acknowledge Polish businesses that are exemplary in fostering a strong organisational culture based on ethics and corporate social responsibility.
Nowy Styl's score in this year's EcoVadis assessment improved to 86/100, up by 4 points compared to the previous year. The company recorded notable progress in all assessed categories:
- Environment: 93/100
- Labour and Human Rights: 84/100
- Ethics: 72/100
- Sustainable Procurement: 85/100
'The Platinum Medal clearly shows that the daily efforts of many people are appreciated, recognised, and reflected in the independent evaluation by EcoVadis. It also gives us a motivation for continued development in the spirit of sustainability,' said Rafał Chwast, Vice President of the Management Board for Nowy Styl and President of the Management Board for Nowy Styl International.
The highest score was achieved in the Environment category, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainable practices at every stage of the product life cycle. Nowy Styl has implemented an ecodesign system aligned with ISO 14006, allowing specific sustainability requirements to be applied organisation-wide. The company continues to advance circular economy principles and has set short-, medium-, and long-term goals for reducing its carbon footprint.
In the Labour and Human Rights area, the company was commended for its dedication to safe and fair working conditions, training and development, and its clear stance against child labour, discrimination, and other unethical practices.
Nowy Styl's efforts in Sustainable Procurement were praised for robust supplier engagement and the use of ESG monitoring tools, ensuring transparent reporting and continuous performance tracking. The company has effectively integrated sustainable goals into its supply chain, aligning with best practices and fostering a culture of accountability.
The company also showed strong development in Ethics, focusing on confidential whistleblower channels, raising compliance awareness, and introducing comprehensive business ethics training. It has enhanced risk mitigation mechanisms and improved resilience to sanctions risks. Furthermore, cybersecurity efforts have been strengthened by redefining responsibilities and improving incident response readiness.
EcoVadis provides the world's leading platform for assessing sustainability in supply chains, evaluating over 3 million companies across more than 250 industries. Assessments are based on policies, actions, and results in areas such as the environment, human rights, ethics, and procurement.
The Ethical Company 2024 competition, held by Puls Biznesu and supported by PwC Poland, involves a two-stage vetting process that reviews corporate practices, environmental efforts, and employee engagement. Nowy Styl passed both stages, confirming its position as a responsible and ethical business leader.
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