{"id":53014,"date":"2025-11-04T16:50:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T16:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=legal_developments&#038;p=53014"},"modified":"2025-11-04T16:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T16:50:13","slug":"kochanski-partners-receives-third-ecovadis-medal","status":"publish","type":"legal_developments","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/thought-leadership\/kochanski-partners-receives-third-ecovadis-medal\/","title":{"rendered":"Kocha\u0144ski &amp; Partners Receives Third EcoVadis Medal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The first silver medal might be beginner\u2019s luck, but winning a second one in a row under even more stringent criteria and against stronger and more numerous competitors is clear confirmation that our approach works and delivers solid results. And this means the bar is now set really high.<\/p>\n<p>We also know that our systems and procedures are effective, our values are genuine, and our commitment yields measurable outcomes. Furthermore, we have demonstrated that a law firm can be both competitive and pioneering, particularly with regard to setting ESG standards.<\/p>\n<p>We are therefore building a legacy that is as valuable to us as Olympic gold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Operating an Ethical, Transparent and Responsible Business<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An EcoVadis medal is one of the most prestigious global recognitions for sustainability performance. The assessment evaluates the following five key areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethics<\/li>\n<li>Labor &amp; Human Rights<\/li>\n<li>Environment<\/li>\n<li>Cybersecurity<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Procurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>and focuses on real actions, procedures, and management systems, rather than\u00a0 declarations.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, an EcoVadis rating is not so much an award as a testament to a company\u2019s consistent dedication to its values, which are reflected in its day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is the next \u00a0Silver Medal More Meaningful?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just as the criteria for evaluating sustainable business grow and become more rigorous, the award itself is also evolving. This is why this year\u2019s EcoVadis silver medal is not the same trophy that we received three years ago.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019ve consistently performed in the top 15% of all companies during this period, rising client awareness and new requirements and opportunities have led EcoVadis to tighten its own standards. From 2024, the threshold for a silver medal has been narrowed from the top 25% to the top 15% of all businesses. Furthermore, the number of organizations we are benchmarked against has grown from 5,300 in 2004 to over 150,000 in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>However, all this makes our latest success feel even more rewarding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Power of Sustainability at Kocha\u0144ski &amp; Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis recognition is not just a testament to our organizational maturity, but also the result of the consistent work of our ESG Committee, which has been driving our sustainable transformation for several years. Every aspect of this evaluation is backed by specific decisions, people, and the values we have chosen as the foundation of our firm,\u201d says Piotr Kocha\u0144ski, Managing Partner.<\/p>\n<p>What does this mean for our clients?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We are a trusted partner in corporate responsibility matters<\/li>\n<li>We operate in accordance with the highest global sustainability standards<\/li>\n<li>We are committed to continuous development, building trust with all our stakeholders\u2014clients, employees, suppliers, and business partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We firmly believe that a law firm can drive change\u2014not only in courtrooms, but also in the business world. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve implemented a series of internal procedures, including a Sustainable Business Policy. We are committed to transparency and social and environmental responsibility, and to ensuring that our decisions \u2013 both strategic and operational \u2013 have a lasting, positive impact.<\/p>\n<p>We therefore see another EcoVadis silver medal not as a laurel wreath, but as a milestone in a journey we intend to continue with even greater attention, ambition and responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>This award is not the end of our story. It\u2019s an invitation to continue our work \u2014 boldly, responsibly, and with a long-term perspective. We know that true leadership isn\u2019t about being first, it\u2019s about being credible. Every single day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-53014","legal_developments","type-legal_developments","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/legal_developments\/53014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/legal_developments"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/legal_developments"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}