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Since February 2026, Sommer GmbH’s CSR system has been awarded EcoVadis Silver status – placing it among the top 15% worldwide.
For prospective clients, this is more than just a ‘nice badge’: it is robust, external proof that sustainability, compliance and responsible supply chains are managed in a structured manner at Sommer. For existing clients, it is a further signal: we are consistently evolving – in a measurable and transparent way.
Why EcoVadis is relevant to your supply chain
In many industries, sustainability has long been part of supplier assessment: questionnaires, audits, code-of-conduct surveys and ESG criteria have become the norm. EcoVadis status provides clarity here because it systematically assesses sustainability performance and makes it comparable. At Sommer, this system has now been confirmed with a Silver rating.
Your benefits when working with Sommer
Fewer bottlenecks in supplier qualification
Anyone who develops or approves suppliers knows the effort involved: documents, self-declarations, evidence, follow-up queries. A recognised sustainability rating reduces precisely these bottlenecks, as key issues are already addressed in a structured manner and documented externally.
Binding guidelines instead of declarations of intent
Sustainability becomes robust when it is translated into rules, responsibilities and standards. Sommer has published clear guidelines for this:
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Human Rights Policy: Commitment to respecting fundamental human rights based on the UN Declaration of Human Rights and ILO core labour standards.
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Code of Conduct: A binding framework for legally compliant and ethical conduct as part of the management system.
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Code of Conduct for Suppliers: Expectations of suppliers and partners regarding, among other things, the environment, labour and human rights, health & safety, and business ethics.
This is relevant to you because it makes collaboration more predictable – particularly when it comes to audits, compliance requirements and international supply chains.
Sustainability as part of corporate governance
Sommer explicitly describes sustainability as an integral part of corporate governance and business processes and refers to binding guidelines that also apply to business partners, where applicable.
Alignment with international standards
Sommer is also a participant in the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption.
For many companies, it is precisely this compatibility that is crucial – because it facilitates the integration into their own compliance and ESG systems.
What this means in practice – particularly for technical projects
Whether it’s product labelling, input systems or customised solutions: in technical projects, proof of responsible corporate governance is becoming increasingly important alongside quality and on-time delivery. EcoVadis Silver status is therefore not a “side issue”, but an advantage in day-to-day collaboration: faster assessment, clearer expectations, a more stable supply chain.
Our commitment: transparency that can be verified
Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. For us, Silver status is a milestone – and at the same time an incentive to further improve processes and make progress visible.
Further information and the relevant documents can be found on our“Sustainability & Responsibility” page.
EcoVadis Sustainability Rating recognition page (external link; opens in a new window)
