Ovia Lighting Catalogue Issue 7

ECOVADIS BRONZE SUSTAINABILITY MEDAL

ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION FOR SCOLMORE GROUP COMPANIES Scolmore® Group has earned ISO 141001 certification for group companies Scolmore® International, ESP®, Ovia® and Unicrimp®. ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), aiding organisations in enhancing environmental performance. Scolmore® Group's attainment of this certification reflects its dedication to integrating sustainability into its culture, strategy and day-to-day operation across the Scolmore® Group of companies. Scolmore® Group's adherence to ISO 14001 showcases its proactive approach to reducing environmental impact, meeting legal requirements, and fulfilling environmental goals. This framework addresses resource usage, waste management, environmental performance monitoring and involving stakeholders in environmental commitments. ISO 14001 offers a structured approach for businesses to address global challenges and environmental concerns. As well as signalling a commitment to compliance and ongoing environmental improvement, the adoption of this standard also serves to enhance an organisation's reputation, demonstrating a commitment to a sustainable future.

AWARDED TO SCOLMORE GROUP

“We have been in a fortunate position over the past few years that both revenue and market share have increased, despite the many macroeconomic challenges that we have encountered along the way. We are keen to continue to grow our business sustainably in line with company growth and contribute positively to society whilst we are on our journey. The latest EcoVadis medal endorses the work we have done so far in making our business offer sustainable. It bolsters our commitment to making a positive impact and embedding corporate sustainability into our culture, strategy and day-to-day operations across the Group. As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we aim to build upon this recognition by further enhancing our CSR initiatives and strive for higher levels of EcoVadis certification in the future.” - Manuela Rubino Courtney, Group Legal and Compliance Manager with Scolmore® Group.

“We will continue to maintain and improve our environmental management systems in order to continue meeting the rigorous ISO14001 criteria for years to come.” - Manuela Rubino Courtney, Group Legal and Compliance Manager with Scolmore ® Group.

Scolmore® Group’s sustainability efforts have been awarded with a Bronze medal by EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments, placing the company in the top 35% globally. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. In each of the four themes, Scolmore® Group saw its scores rise significantly from 2022 when it was first awarded its Bronze medal. More than 130,000 companies globally have been rated by EcoVadis. EcoVadis’ business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidenced-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.

ISO 9001, awarded by certification body NQA, is a globally recognized standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS), with over 1.1 million certificates issued worldwide. It ensures a common-sense approach to the management of an organisation to consistently satisfy customers and other stakeholders. ISO 9001 ACCREDITATION

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