With a score of 83 out of 100, Lindström is a worldwide leader in sustainable innovation, making regional progress in India.
Finland, Helsinki, December 17, 2024: With the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the international textile rental service provider Lindström Group is now ranked in the top 1% of more than 130,000 businesses globally for sustainability. The honour is a testament to Lindström’s dedication to incorporating sustainable practices into its supply chain and worldwide operations.
Leading sustainability rating company EcoVadis evaluated Lindström based on 21 standards in four domains: sustainable procurement, ethics, labour and human rights, and the environment. With exceptional performance in Environmental Practices (90/100) and solid outcomes in the other areas, Lindström achieved an outstanding score of 83/100.
“This accomplishment is the outcome of a team effort,” stated Inari Laveri, Lindström’s Climate an Compliance Manager. “Our staff members have enthusiastically engaged in training sessions, and our project team has put forth endless effort to improve our rules, procedures, and reporting. Over the past five years, EcoVadis’ input has been extremely helpful in identifying areas that require improvement and creating development plans that work.
Recent improvements to Lindström’s HR systems have increased staff training and monitoring. In 2024, over 10,000 hours were devoted to health and safety workshops, and 92% of staff members finished Code of Conduct training.
While tackling regional issues, Lindström India coordinates its efforts with the organization’s worldwide sustainability objectives.
The Managing Director of Lindström India, Jayant Roy, stated, “This international recognition strengthens our resolve to advance sustainable solutions in India.” “We are actively supporting regional and global environmental goals by collaborating with local recyclers and streamlining washing procedures. Our goal is to continue recycling all textile waste in the upcoming years.
“India offers unique opportunities for innovation,” he continued. We hope to raise the bar for ethical business practices by combining local tactics with global experience.
The goals of Lindström’s circular economy strategy are waste reduction and resource optimisation. In India, the firm has accomplished the remarkable feat of recycling all textile waste. Its commitment to environmental management is further demonstrated by certifications such as ISO 14001.
Concerning the Platinum Medal and EcoVadis
A well-known worldwide supplier of corporate sustainability ratings, EcoVadis provides useful information to improve supply chains’ and organisations’ sustainability performance. In addition to recognising outstanding achievement, Lindström’s Platinum Medal sets an industry standard and encourages others to work towards a sustainable future.
To learn more about Lindström’s path towards sustainability, go to https://lindstromgroup.com/sustainability/
Concerning Lindström India
The Finnish workwear services provider Lindström Group owns 100% of Lindström India. The firm, which was founded in 2007, provides clothing for 1.3 million individuals worldwide (including in India?). Headquartered in Mumbai, Lindström India has more than three million garments in circulation with its service centres in 11 cities including Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Panchkula, Vadodara, Vizag, Tinsukia & Pune. For further details, please visit https://lindstromgroup.com/in/
The Lindström Group
The business strategy of the family-run textile services provider Lindström is based on the ideas of the circular economy. With more than 4,700 committed workers, Lindström provides clients in a variety of sectors with ethical and user-friendly textile services. Its offerings include workwear, cleanroom textiles, mats, industrial wipers and lavatory goods, as well as textiles for hotels, restaurants and healthcare facilities. Its global reach spans 23 countries in Europe and Asia. The Lindström Group made EUR 506 million in 2023. For further information, please go to https://lindstromgroup.com/