COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Averitt has received a Committed Badge from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments. Averitt scored a 52, placing the company well over half of assessed companies worldwide.
The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. More than 130,000 companies globally have been rated by EcoVadis.
"At Averitt, we recognize that our actions today shape the world of tomorrow,” said Barry Blakely, president and chief operating officer. “This recognition from EcoVadis reflects our commitment to integrating sustainability and social responsibility into every aspect of our business. We are always looking for ways to make a lasting, positive impact.”
Learn more at EcoVadis.com/suppliers. For more information about Averitt’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, visit Averitt.com/CSR.
About EcoVadis
EcoVadis’ business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidence-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.
About Averitt
Serving shippers for over 50 years, Averitt is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions with an international reach of over 100 countries. Averitt's “Power of One” service structure provides shippers access to LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, and Integrated services that cover every link in the supply chain. Averitt’s team has been awarded the highest honors in the industry in the past year, including three Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and a top ranking in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt's 8,500+ associates are dedicated to delivering the most reliable services within the industry and promoting a company culture centered around people, communities, sustainability, and giving back. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit Averitt.com.
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