Cheeky Panda Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating, Ranking in the Top 1% of Companies Worldwide

Cheeky Panda has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest level of recognition from EcoVadis, one of the world's leading business sustainability rating platforms.

With an overall score of 87 out of 100, we have improved from Gold (78/100) in 2025 to Platinum in 2026, placing us in the 99th percentile—the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies assessed globally across all industries.

For our customers, retail partners and suppliers, this recognition provides independent verification that Cheeky Panda doesn't just talk about sustainability—we have robust systems, measurable performance and continuous improvement across every area of our business.

What Is EcoVadis?

EcoVadis is one of the world's most widely recognised corporate sustainability assessment platforms. Thousands of global organisations—including major retailers, manufacturers and procurement teams—use EcoVadis ratings to evaluate the sustainability performance of their suppliers.

The assessment reviews evidence across four key areas:

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

Unlike many certifications, EcoVadis requires businesses to provide documented evidence demonstrating that policies are actively implemented, measured and continually improved.

Receiving a Platinum Medal means Cheeky Panda's sustainability management system ranks among the highest-performing companies assessed by EcoVadis globally.

Our EcoVadis Journey

Over the past three years, we've continuously strengthened our sustainability programme.

This progression reflects years of investment, continuous improvement and a commitment to embedding sustainability into how we operate—not simply what we say.

Our Performance Across Every Assessment Area

The biggest improvements came in Environment and Labour & Human Rights, where we significantly strengthened our governance, measures, reporting, risk management and engagement.

What Drove Our Platinum Rating?

Achieving Platinum wasn't the result of one initiative—it came from building a much stronger sustainability management system across the business.

Over the past year we have:

• Developed a new Environmental Policy
• Introduced an Integrated Procurement Policy
• Completed our first comprehensive environmental and human rights supply chain risk assessment
• Completed VSME reporting
• Conducted stakeholder engagement across employees, suppliers and key partners to identify our most material sustainability priorities
• Completed independently verified Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting with Neutral Carbon Zone
• Commissioned new product-level Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) with Carbon Footprint Ltd to better understand the environmental impact of our products
• Launched company-wide sustainability training for employees
• Strengthened supplier engagement and responsible sourcing processes
• Enhanced governance around responsible marketing, climate action planning and business ethics

These improvements were independently assessed and contributed directly to our increased EcoVadis score.

Why This Matters

At Cheeky Panda, sustainability isn't a standalone project—it is integrated into how we design products, work with suppliers and operate our business.

Independent assessments like EcoVadis help demonstrate to retailers, procurement teams and consumers that our sustainability commitments are supported by robust evidence and internationally recognised best practices.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains on delivering products that combine:

• High quality
• Great value
• Responsible sourcing
• Greater transparency

Looking Ahead

Moving from Bronze to Gold, and now Platinum, represents a significant milestone in our journey.

But sustainability is about continuous improvement, not standing still.

We'll continue investing in better environmental performance, responsible sourcing, ethical business practices and transparency—helping families make everyday choices they can feel good about while supporting the highest standards expected by our retail partners and customers.

Receiving an EcoVadis Platinum Medal is a proud achievement, but for us it's also motivation to keep raising the bar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EcoVadis Platinum Medal?

The EcoVadis Platinum Medal is the highest level of recognition awarded by EcoVadis. It is given to companies that rank in the top 1% of businesses assessed globally for sustainability performance.

What does EcoVadis assess?

EcoVadis evaluates businesses across four pillars:

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

The assessment is based on documented evidence and measurable performance.

What was Cheeky Panda's EcoVadis score?

Cheeky Panda achieved an overall score of 87 out of 100 in 2026, earning a Platinum Medal and placing us in the 99th percentile worldwide.

Why is EcoVadis important?

Many global retailers and procurement teams use EcoVadis ratings when selecting suppliers because it provides an independent assessment of a company's sustainability management and business practices.