Detection Technology has been honoured with the EcoVadis Bronze Medal following its inaugural assessment, garnering a commendable score of 63 points. This noteworthy initial ranking underscores the company's dedication to sustainable and responsible business practices.
Bronze-level recognition
The bronze award highlights Detection Technology's outstanding ESG performance on its first assessment, positioning the company within the top 35% of all global firms evaluated over the past year.
This reflects a performance exceeding 63% of assessed companies, affirming their robust sustainability management system in environmental, ethical, and social areas.
Kai Utela, Vice President of Operations at Detection Technology, stated, “Most first-time companies score around 48 points, and only about 3% of them exceed the advanced 65-point level — a threshold we came very close to with our strong debut score of 63 points. On average, companies outperform the 63-point level on their fourth rating. Detection Technology’s Bronze Medal on its first attempt is truly exceptional.”
Ongoing development and improvement
Detecting Technology sees the EcoVadis rating as proof of its reliability as a trusted partner
Detecting Technology sees the EcoVadis rating as proof of its reliability as a trusted partner, offering reassurance to customers and stakeholders about its sustainable practices. The company aims to maintain its trajectory of improvement by benchmarking its performance against others in the industry.
“Our EcoVadis rating demonstrates that we are truly a trusted partner, ensuring that our customers and other stakeholders do not need to worry about sustainability risks. They can rely on our business operations meeting strong sustainability criteria, as this recognition shows our above-average commitment compared to our peers,” added Utela.
Corporate social responsibility
Detection Technology's collaboration with EcoVadis allows it to communicate its sustainability initiatives effectively. EcoVadis offers a globally recognised platform that helps the company share its ESG accomplishments with partners and investors.
This commitment aligns with the company’s ISO-certified management systems and conformity with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct. Detection Technology’s sustainability practices are deeply rooted in the company’s ethos, focusing on superior customer service and quality excellence.
Sustainability framework
The alignment between the principles of EcoVadis and RBA provides Detection Technology with a robust framework to ensure continuous growth and adherence to international standards.
“EcoVadis aligns seamlessly with our sustainability framework. The principles of both RBA and EcoVadis are founded on the same international standards. This alignment makes EcoVadis an effective tool for measuring and communicating Detection Technology’s compliance with RBA expectations and for ensuring the company continues to evolve in the right direction,” the company emphasised.
Detection Technology, a global pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal on its very first assessment — earning an impressive debut score of 63 points that reflects an exceptional initial ranking.
Achieving bronze on the first attempt marks above-average ESG performance and represents a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.
“Most first-time companies score around 48 points, and only about 3% of them exceed the advanced 65-point level — a threshold we came very close to with our strong debut score of 63 points. On average, companies outperform the 63-point level on their fourth rating. Detection Technology’s Bronze Medal on its first attempt is truly exceptional,” said Kai Utela, Vice President of Operations at Detection Technology.
Bronze-level recognition
The bronze-level recognition places Detection Technology among the top 35% of all companies assessed globally over the past twelve months and reflects a performance that exceeds that of 63% of companies rated during the same period.
This achievement confirms that the company has established a solid sustainability management system and is performing above average in key areas of environmental, ethical, and social responsibility.
Ongoing development and improvement
“Our EcoVadis rating demonstrates that we are truly a trusted partner, ensuring that our customers and other stakeholders do not need to worry about sustainability risks. They can rely on our business operations meeting strong sustainability criteria, as this recognition shows our above-average commitment compared to our peers.”
“The assessment also enables us to benchmark our performance against other companies and continue our sustainability journey in the right direction, with a clear focus on ongoing development and improvement.”
Corporate social responsibility
Detection Technology selected EcoVadis as its sustainability assessment partner due to the platform’s global recognition, and reliability. EcoVadis provides an easy-to-understand framework for measuring and communicating sustainability performance, enabling the company to transparently share its progress with business partners and the investor community.
Detection Technology’s approach to corporate social responsibility is firmly grounded in its vision, mission, and values. The company’s sustainability practices are business-driven and closely tied to its culture, which emphasizes exceptional customer experience and excellence in quality.
Sustainability framework
Its commitment to responsible conduct is reflected in its adherence to certified ISO management systems and compliance with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct.
“EcoVadis aligns seamlessly with our sustainability framework. The principles of both RBA and EcoVadis are founded on the same international standards. This alignment makes EcoVadis an effective tool for measuring and communicating Detection Technology’s compliance with RBA expectations and for ensuring the company continues to evolve in the right direction.”
