CSR: Zehnder Group France wins the EcoVadis 2026 gold medal and ranks in the top 5% of the most virtuous companies in its sector

Progress in the four pillars of CSR assessment

An international benchmark in assessing corporate social responsibility, EcoVadis analyzes organizations according to 21 criteria divided into four areas: the environment, ethics, responsible purchasing and human and social rights.

For Zehnder Group France, the 2026 edition marks progress in all of these categories. The company is now listed in:

• le Top 1% of companies assessed on social and human rights criteria,

• le Top 2% in environment, 

• le Top 3% in responsible purchasing

• le Top 13% in ethics.

This recognition is an indicator closely monitored by many clients, project owners and industrial partners who are now integrating ESG criteria into their supplier selection and evaluation processes.

A structured approach focused on governance and climate

Achieving this distinction is based on several measures implemented across the group. Zehnder notably publishes an annual report accessible to the public and integrates its climate strategy within the framework of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)The company also states that it is aligned with the principles of United Nations Global Compact.

In terms of governance, the group relies on a Code of ConductAn anonymous alert system called "Integrity Line" and mechanisms dedicated to monitoring compliance issues. These tools aim to strengthen the transparency of practices and risk management within the organization.

Responsible purchasing integrated into the supply chain

The policy of responsible purchasing This constitutes one of the key areas highlighted in the EcoVadis assessment. Zehnder Group France indicates that it integrates environmental, social and ethical criteria into the management of its supply chain.

This approach is based on requirements aligned with international standards, particularly those of the United Nations and the International Labour Organization (ILO). For suppliers and subcontractors, these criteria are gradually becoming structuring elements in business relationships and evaluation processes.

A reduction in CO₂ emissions already underway

Among the environmental indicators reported by the group, Zehnder indicates a decrease in 16,4% of CO₂ emissions from scopes 1 and 2 since 2023The company also highlights the rise of renewable energies, which now represent 45,6% of the electricity consumed by the group.

These results are part of an objective to carbon neutrality by 2050, with commitments monitored, measured and audited annually according to ESG standards.

“This Gold medal, awarded by an internationally recognized independent body, attests to our CSR commitment and reflects the constant progress made thanks to the mobilization of all Zehnder Group France employees,” says Karine Pruneau, Managing Director.

A criterion increasingly observed by the markets

Beyond the distinction itself, this assessment illustrates the growing importance of CSR criteria in the relationships between manufacturers, distributors, partners, and customers. Independent ratings such as EcoVadis are now used to assess companies' maturity on environmental, social, and governance issues.

For players in the building and technical equipment sectors, these approaches are gradually becoming a differentiating factor in tenders, supplier referencing and responsible purchasing strategies.