Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has been awarded a silver medal by EcoVardis in recognition of its commitment to improving sustainability across its operations.

EcoVadis is a provider of business sustainability ratings with a network of over 100,000 rated companies. It awards silver medals to the top 25 quartile of companies participating in its programme worldwide.

Over the past 12 months, CSS has implemented processes and practices to improve sustainability levels across the business, enhancements which have subsequently led to this recognition.

Kharla Mullen (pictured), chief operating officer, Countrywide Surveying Services, said: “Being awarded a silver medal is testament to how we have embraced sustainability throughout the business and its marks a significant achievement for all the people involved in the transformation of our day-to-day operations and for all our lender clients who have embraced this journey with us.

“As a business, we have an ongoing responsibly to support the environment, social elements – such as our charity work and diversity approach – and in our governance. We are dedicated to building a sustainable future which is good for our people, planet and business. As part of this, we have also begun an exciting drive to take major action on climate change with help from our partner, Energy Saving Trust who have and will continue to help us measure the impact we have on the world around us. And this is just the beginning of our sustainability journey.”

Inga Jirgensone, Energy Saving Trust’s group head of business development, added: “We are delighted to be using our Measure Plan Act service to help CSS understand the environmental impact of their business and to develop strategies to reduce this. It is great to see the commitment to sustainability through the appointment of a dedicated ESG programme manager.”