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Business sustainability ratings and solutions provider EcoVadis and Amazon announced a new feature on the Amazon Business B2B marketplace, allowing sellers to display their EcoVadis medals or badges on their profiles as a key search criteria for buyers.

According to the companies, the new feature is being launched in response to growing buyer demand for supply chain transparency and to simplify sustainable procurement as companies face increasing pressure from regulators and stakeholders driven by strengthened supply chain due diligence requirements and mandatory environmental reporting.

Jennifer Carroll, Senior Certifications Manager at Amazon Business, said:

“The integration of EcoVadis recognition on Amazon Business product pages is a direct response to our customers’ growing focus on sustainable purchasing. Amazon Business Sellers in the EU can now showcase their verified sustainability credentials through EcoVadis medals and badges, making it easier for business customers to make informed procurement decisions.”

EcoVadis provides sustainability ratings for over 150,000 companies, enabling businesses to monitor and improve the sustainability performance of their value chains, including their own businesses as well as their trading partners and suppliers. The company assesses a score reflecting the quality of a company’s sustainability management system across themes including Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, and awards medals and badges recognizing companies that have completed the EcoVadis sustainability ratings assessment and demonstrated a strong sustainability management system relative to other assessed companies.

Under the new feature, sellers who have reached Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Medals, or a Committed Badge through EcoVadis can display their achievement on Amazon Business, while buyers are able to filter results and prioritize sellers with independently verified sustainability profiles. The feature is currently available in the EU Amazon Business stores, which include the UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany.

Pierre-François Thaler, co-CEO and cofounder of EcoVadis, said:

“The market is demanding radical transparency. Buyers want to align their procurement strategies with their corporate values, and EcoVadis is the global standard for making that alignment possible.”

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