HeadFirst Group retains Gold EcoVadis rating and rises to top 3% worldwide
At HeadFirst Group, we believe that sustainability is not a trend, but a responsibility. Not only towards our clients and professionals, but also towards the world around us. Thanks to our structural ESG policy and concrete actions, we have retained our Gold EcoVadis rating and our score has even risen to 81 points this year. This puts us among the top 3% of companies worldwide.
EcoVadis, the global standard for sustainability assessments, applied stricter criteria this year. As a result, many companies saw their scores drop. Not us. On the contrary: our score rose from 74 to 81 points. This result shows that our ESG policy is not only solid, but also future-proof.
What is behind that score?
We score highly on the Environment theme: with 90 out of 100 points, we are the leader in carbon management. This is no coincidence: we have ambitious CO₂ reduction targets and a concrete action plan, ranging from energy audits to the reuse of IT hardware and the purchase of green electricity. We report transparently, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and have our figures verified externally. Measurable impact, not empty promises.
We also demonstrate our values in the area of social responsibility. We are a Great Place to Work, invest in diversity and well-being, and offer fair opportunities for everyone. Governance is firmly established, with clear frameworks for ethics, information security, and responsible supply chain management. Supported by international quality and safety standards. Our next challenge lies in our supply chain: further embedding sustainable procurement. The foundations have been laid, now we are going to take it to the next level.
B Corp certification
Earlier this year, we also became a B Corp, a milestone that confirms that our commitment to people, the environment, and transparency is deeply embedded in our organization. While EcoVadis measures our performance on four ESG themes, B Lab assesses organizations holistically on their overall social impact. The assessment is rigorous: organizations are extensively evaluated in five areas (governance, employees, environment, customers, and community) and must score at least 80 points in the B Impact Assessment. We succeeded. In fact, our certification shows that we are structurally working to make a positive impact and take responsibility for all stakeholders. For us, B Corp status is not an end goal, but an obligation to continue to improve.
Sustainability as a guiding principle
At HeadFirst Group, sustainability is not a separate project, but the common thread running through our strategy. We work with recognized standards and certifications, monitor our carbon footprint, and actively involve our suppliers in our sustainability goals. In this way, we build sustainable value for today and tomorrow.
And why are we doing this? Because we believe that a fair labor market, transparency, and a healthy planet go hand in hand. With our improved EcoVadis score and B Corp status, we are setting a course for a future in which sustainable choices and social responsibility are a matter of course. We invite everyone to join us.
Do you have questions about this post? Feel free to contact us through one of our colleagues.
Natasja Spooren-Wassenaar
Manager Communications
natasja.spooren-wassenaar@headfirst.nl
Thomas ten Veldhuijs
Senior Legal Counsel
thomas.tenVeldhuijs@headfirst.nl
Gemma Keijzer
Head of Quality & Compliance
gemma.Keijzer@headfirst.nl
Skip Saegaert
SROI Coordinator
skip.Saegaert@headfirst.nl
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