Supply Chain Sustainability:

Continuous Improvement Builds Customer Trust

13/07/2026

Today, sustainability is more than a corporate catchphrase; it’s a decisive factor in earning customer trust and winning procurement opportunities. In the energy sector, across both offshore and onshore operations, major companies demand full transparency over their supplier’s ESG credentials as part of a drive to make the entire supply chain more responsible.

At Cargostore Worldwide, we have experienced this shift firsthand. When a global offshore EPC customer of ours recently requested an updated EcoVadis ESG scorecard, it underscored a truth every supplier must face: environmental, social and governance performance is a shared priority, not just an internal benchmark.

Independent Verification Matters

Two years ago we began our EcoVadis journey to benchmark our sustainability credentials. The process is rigorous; covering environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and data security, and importantly, it is a fully independent process.

In our first assessment, we earned a bronze medal, landing in the 84th percentile of companies assessed. Crucially, EcoVadis provides a corrective action plan that highlights gaps and spurs continuous improvement.

Rather than resting on our laurels, we have embraced the challenge and are striving for continuous improvement. We are currently targeting silver status in our upcoming reassessment this year, which will create a roadmap for reaching the gold standard. For us, this is not just about badges; it is about embedding sustainability in every decision and proving it through third-party validation.

From Policies to Practice

Continuous improvement means moving beyond written policies. For example, rather than simply stating anti-discrimination measures in our employee conduct policies, we actively monitor and report on workplace inclusion. We also strengthened data protection to shore up security through staff training and third-party security audits.

And, we invested in HSE training, with four operations team members recently completing the internationally recognised IOSH Managing Safely course, enhancing our ability to safeguard colleagues and partners.