WAAK assesses its sustainability efforts in its new sustainability report

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of WAAK’s operations and vision for the future. To assess our efforts and ambitions in a transparent and structured way, we have brought together our key actions, results, and objectives in a sustainability report.

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important

For WAAK, sustainability plays an increasingly important role in the choices that we make today and in the direction that we set for the future. Sustainability is also becoming increasingly important to our customers and partners. One of the key drivers of this trend is the growing focus on ESG reporting. As more companies become subject to sustainability reporting requirements, customers and partners increasingly expect their suppliers to demonstrate their sustainability efforts in a transparent way.

Read and download our sustainability report (Dutch only)

Sustainability extends throughout the entire value chain

As a social enterprise, sustainability is not limited to our own activities. It extends throughout the entire value chain. That is why we believe it is important to consider the origin of the materials, the business practices of our suppliers, and the broader impact of our activities.

For example, a product may be manufactured sustainably, but if the raw materials or components are not produced sustainably, it cannot be considered a sustainable product. That is why we want to further embed sustainability throughout our entire value chain.

WAAK is not the only company taking this approach. An increasing number of businesses are doing the same and are consciously looking for suppliers that operate in a sustainable manner. Discover ExtraPower’s approach.

Sustainability as an ongoing process

Our sustainability report not only provides insight into where we stand today, but also serves as a basis for defining future actions. By critically evaluating our processes, we can identify areas for improvement and take targeted action. In the coming years, we want to further improve the sustainability of our operations and continue to monitor our progress. Our sustainability report helps us to realise these ambitions.

EcoVadis as an independent assessment of our sustainability efforts

WAAK has also had its sustainability performance assessed by EcoVadis, an independent international platform that evaluates companies on their sustainability performance. EcoVadis assesses companies across four key areas: environment (CO₂ emissions and energy consumption), labour and human rights (including working conditions and fair treatment), ethics (anti-corruption and responsible business practices), and sustainable procurement (i.e.: how companies manage their suppliers and supply chains).

WAAK achieved a score of 64/100, with a percentile score of 63. This means that WAAK performed better than 63% of the companies assessed by EcoVadis. The assessment provides insight into our strengths while also highlighting areas for improvement. It provides a foundation for further sustainability efforts within our organisation.