The topic of sustainability is very important to KWR and for this reason we have intensified our activities in this area this year.
In this context, it is a particular pleasure for us that we were able to achieve bronze rank in EcoVadis.
EcoVadis has become the world's largest and most reliable provider of corporate sustainability ratings and has built up an international network of more than 100,000 rated companies.
EcoVadis aims to provide reliable, globally recognised sustainability ratings and insights that enable all companies to reduce risk, drive improvement and accelerate positive impacts on the planet and society.
The methodology is based on international standards for sustainability, including Global Reporting Initiative, United Nations Global Compact as well as ISO 26000, and takes into account over 200 purchasing categories and more than 175 countries. The sustainability scorecard presents performance in 21 indicators and four themes: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
However, we did not only focus on the EcoVadis assessment, but additionally took further steps or planned activities to do even more in this area and make KWR a "green law firm". For example, this year's lawyers' retreat was dedicated to the topic of "sustainability" and various internal working groups were formed.
We are aware that we bear responsibility for future generations and we want to live up to this responsibility.