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Recognised in the Top 15% Globally: EcoVadis Silver Status
Richard Haworth Ltd is proud to have achieved the EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing us in the top 15% of companies assessed globally for sustainability performance. This recognition reflects the strength and consistency of our environmental, social and ethical standards across the business.
EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating organisations against four key pillars: environment, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Its rigorous, evidence-based methodology benchmarks companies against international standards and peer performance, providing a credible and transparent measure of sustainability maturity.
Holding Silver status represents a significant milestone in our ongoing journey to embed responsible practices throughout our operations — from fibre sourcing and manufacturing to partnerships across the hospitality supply chain.
Our Silver Medal reflects strong performance across four core areas:
Environment
We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint through renewable energy usage, carbon reduction initiatives, and continuous investment in more efficient, lower-impact operations. By actively monitoring energy consumption, emissions, and waste, we ensure measurable progress towards long-term sustainability goals.
Labour & Human Rights
We uphold high standards of fairness, equality and safety throughout our workforce and supply chain. Robust due diligence processes, clear supplier codes of conduct and a culture that prioritises wellbeing help ensure ethical treatment and safe working conditions for all.
Ethics
Integrity underpins every aspect of our business. Comprehensive policies covering transparency, anti-corruption, whistleblowing and modern slavery are supported by ongoing training and strong governance frameworks, ensuring accountability at every level.
Sustainable Procurement
Responsible sourcing is central to our procurement strategy. This includes our commitment to the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and working with suppliers who share our focus on sustainability, traceability and ethical manufacturing standards.
Reflecting our long-term approach, Raj Ruia, Managing Director of Richard Haworth commented: “Sustainability is embedded in how we operate as a business. Holding the EcoVadis Silver Medal reinforces our commitment to responsible manufacturing and transparent supply chains, and it drives us to continue raising standards across the hospitality sector.”
While Silver status marks meaningful progress, it is part of a continuous journey. We remain focused on advancing sustainable sourcing, improving circularity, and strengthening responsible manufacturing practices to support a more sustainable future for our industry.
