Case Study: Small Bakery Supplier Achieves EcoVadis Bronze In The First Attempt

Client Profile:
A New York-based bakery supplier (~30 employees), serving airline and hospitality catering companies.

Challenge:
The client’s major customers requested EcoVadis certification. Although they had some sustainability practices, few were documented, and the EcoVadis questionnaire was overwhelming. They also needed a GHG emissions calculation.

Our Approach:

• Provided end-to-end support on EcoVadis documentation.

• Structured existing sustainability processes into compliance-ready policies.

• Delivered GHG emissions reporting.

• Ran the entire project remotely using an efficient methodology.

Result:
The client earned a Bronze Medal on their first EcoVadis attempt, exceeding their expectations by 14 points and scoring well in all four categories: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

Key Takeaway:
Small businesses with limited capacity can successfully achieve EcoVadis certification when guided by the right experts.