Hoyer collects sustainability, efficiency distinctions
The Hoyer Group recently earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its comprehensive commitment in the areas of sustainability and responsible corporate governance. At the same time, the global logistics provider received ISO 50001 certification for its energy management system.
The EcoVadis award confirms the performance of Hoyer in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement, the company reported. EcoVadis conducts its assessments as a neutral body with strict criteria, using a standardized assessment model based on international sustainability standards. EcoVadis medals are awarded according to a company’s percentage ranking.
With its gold medal, the Hoyer Group ranks among the best 5% of all companies evaluated worldwide.
Hoyer previously achieved Silver status in 2024. Compared to the previous year, the decisive factors were the increase of 22 assessment points in the Sustainable Procurement category and a further 15 points in the Environment category.
“This assessment officially confirms that we are in the best 5% of all the companies rated, and among the top 1% in the ‘Freight Transport by Road’ industry,” Thies Grage, Hoyer director of safety, health, environment, quality and sustainability, said in a news release.
Furthermore, the ISO 50001 certification, underscores Hoyer’s commitment to energy efficiency and continuous improvement. The certification was awarded by DQS based on ISO 50001:2018 and is considered the international standard for systematic energy management.
“This double award sends a strong signal—both internally and externally,” Hoyer CEO Björn Schniederkötter added. “It shows that we don’t just talk about sustainability, we actively live it. The EcoVadis Gold Medal and ISO 50001 certification are important milestones, and demonstrate our commitment to efficient, resource-conserving behavior. They are the results of consistent teamwork and our strategic aspiration, as a global family business, to implementing sustainability in a measurable and effective way.
“They confirm that we successfully combine ecological responsibility and economic efficiency, both for ourselves and for our customers.”
According to Grage, “ISO 50001 certification underscores our strategic commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable corporate governance. We see it as confirmation of our continuous improvement processes.”