Building Our ESG Foundation: Source Logistics Earns EcoVadis Committed Badge

Sustainability benchmarking has become a standard part of how large retailers and CPG brands evaluate logistics partners. EcoVadis is one of the most widely used frameworks for doing that – and Source Logistics has now earned a place on it.

Source earned an EcoVadis Committed Badge, reflecting a score of 50/100 in our first formal benchmarking cycle. And that’s only the beginning, reflecting how we’re building toward a more structured, transparent approach to ESG across our operations and network.

Why EcoVadis Matters in Logistics

EcoVadis is used by more than 100,000 companies worldwide to evaluate supplier performance across four key areas:

• Environment
• Labor & Human Rights
• Ethics
• Sustainable Procurement

For companies managing complex supply chains, it creates a shared framework. It allows procurement teams to benchmark partners more consistently and incorporate ESG considerations into supplier selection – not as a separate initiative, but as part of how logistics performance is measured overall.

What This Means for Source Logistics Customers

The current recognition for Source Logistics includes:

• Score: 50/100
• Recognition: Committed Badge

That places the organization in an early but credible stage of ESG maturity – one where foundational elements are in place and improvement is actively underway. For a first cycle, a Committed Badge reflects what it should: a company with operational discipline and governance in place, beginning to build the measurement infrastructure that higher scores require.

For customers, that translates to a partner that is:

• Structured and consistent in how it operates
• Aligned with procurement expectations increasingly required by large retailers and CPG organizations
• Actively engaged in improving sustainability performance over time

The shift away from propane-powered equipment is one visible example – more than half of the Source Logistics forklift fleet has already converted to electric, with broader material handling equipment (MHE) conversion continuing across facilities.

A Strong Foundation Where it Matters Most

Within the EcoVadis framework, Source Logistics performs strongest in areas that directly impact day-to-day operations.

That starts with workforce and operational practices. Clear hiring standards, established safety protocols, and defined workforce management processes create consistency across facilities. For customers, that consistency shows up in execution – reliable operations, predictable outcomes, and fewer disruptions.

It also extends into ethics and governance. Formal policies and accountability structures provide a framework for how decisions are made and how standards are upheld across locations. In a multi-site logistics environment, that level of structure is essential for maintaining alignment as operations scale.

Where ESG is Moving in Logistics

The next phase of ESG in logistics moves beyond the four walls of the warehouse.

The biggest opportunities and expectations are tied to areas like supplier networks and environmental visibility. That includes:

• Better understanding emissions across partner networks, which often represent the majority of supply chain impact for many logistics networks
• Creating more transparency across logistics partners and suppliers
• Developing structured environmental programs around energy, waste, and resource usage.

These are increasingly central to how companies evaluate supply chain partners and measure long-term performance.

Operational Progress Already Underway

The transition to an electric forklift fleet is one of the most visible steps, but broader investments in governance and operational standardization are already strengthening consistency across the network. As these efforts become more structured and measurable, they will play a larger role in ESG reporting and benchmarking.

What Comes Next for Source

For Source Logistics, the next phase is focused on building structure around these priorities.

Rather than broad commitments, the emphasis is on measurable progress and operational integration. Current focus areas include:

• Standardizing environmental programs across facilities
• Expanding collaboration with carriers and supplier partners
• Creating more transparency across logistics partners and suppliers

Each of these steps contributes to a more complete and transparent view of supply chain performance – one that customers can align with their own ESG goals.

Looking for a Logistics Partner Aligned with Where Supply Chains are Headed?

Sustainability in logistics is evolving quickly, and expectations will continue to rise.

Companies need partners who are not only operationally reliable, but also aligned with where supply chains are going: partners investing in transparency, structure, and measurable progress.

EcoVadis recognition provides one signal of that alignment.

More importantly, it reflects a direction and a commitment to continuous improvement and to building toward what modern supply chains require.

For customers navigating their own ESG commitments, a logistics partner’s transparency and trajectory matter as much as their current score. That’s the standard we’re holding ourselves to.