Odido firmly believes that everyone should be able to participate in society. As such, the company is dedicated to making technology more human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive. To achieve this, Odido continuously invests in initiatives that positively impact both society and the planet. Its efforts have paid off: after securing Gold status last year, Odido has now earned the prestigious Platinum medal.

Exceptional Performance in Environmental Sustainability
EcoVadis evaluates companies based on four key themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Odido has demonstrated significant improvement across all these areas compared to the previous year. The organization was particularly commended for its decision to have its greenhouse gas emissions calculations externally audited, its robust ethical policies, initiatives to safeguard employee health and safety, and its initiatives to encourage more sustainable phone usage among its customers.

Odido’s environmental performance, in particular, stands out. The company received an exceptional score of 94 points out of 100 points in total in this category. This achievement is largely driven by its ambitious sustainability goals, including a commitment to reducing its direct greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2028.

A Testament to Odido’s Commitment
“As an organization, we continuously strive to make more sustainable choices for both people and the planet. We are committed to making our technology more sustainable while keeping people at the heart of everything we do. This Platinum rating demonstrates that we take our ambitions seriously,” says Søren Abildgaard, CEO of Odido. “We aim to improve every day, which is why EcoVadis’ assessment is so valuable to us. Their reporting provides crucial insights into the effectiveness of our initiatives and helps us identify areas for further improvement.”

Odido is taking several concrete steps toward achieving its sustainability ambitions. The company operates entirely on 100% renewable electricity, has fully electrified its fleet of vehicles, and has eliminated the use of virgin plastic packaging in its logistics chain. Recently, Odido also announced a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to purchase green electricity from a new wind farm in Zeeland for the next ten years.

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EcoVadis’ business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the ‘Ten Principles’ of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidenced-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.

Odido will further enhance the sustainability of its energy consumption through the production of green electricity by the wind turbines at Wind Farm Willem Annapolder II. While Odido already sources 100% green electricity this collaboration marks a new step in the sustainability of its energy needs by committing to purchase all the electricity generated by the four wind turbines.

The Next Step in Reducing Odido’s Carbon Footprint
The agreement aligns well with Odido’s broader sustainability goals. The telecom provider has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2028. This will be achieved by measures such as using fewer materials and extending the lifespan of its products. Previously, Odido has already taken several concrete steps to realize its sustainability ambitions, including exclusively using 100% renewable electricity, fully electrifying its vehicle fleet, and eliminating the use of new plastic packaging materials in its logistics chain.

With this collaboration, Odido enables the financing of Wind Farm Willem Annapolder II and guarantees the purchase of green electricity for at least ten years. “By committing to long-term projects such as Wind Farm Willem Annapolder II, we ensure that sustainable energy initiatives truly get off the ground,” says Gero Niemeyer, CFO of Odido. “With this initiative, we are making a tangible contribution to the sustainability of the Netherlands while taking the next step in reducing our carbon footprint.”

The four wind turbines at Willem Annapolder II are four times more efficient than older generations of wind turbines, contributing to higher production with a smaller footprint. As a result, the wind farm generates approximately 58,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of green electricity annually.

The four wind turbines are expected to be operational by the end of 2025.