Foodservice supplier becomes first at New Covent Garden Market to be placed in top 15 per cent of the 150,000+ companies assessed globally
London foodservice supplier County Supplies has been awarded a Silver Medal sustainability rating in the internationally recognised EcoVadis assessment.
County Supplies is the first foodservice supplier at New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) to be placed in the top 15 per cent of all companies assessed globally and the top five per cent in the wholesale food and beverage sector.
Awarded under EcoVadis’ more rigorous 2025 criteria, this score places County Supplies in the 92nd percentile among the more than 150,000 companies to have been assessed in over 180 countries.
The certification recognises County Supplies’ commitment to sustainable operations – from compostable packaging and food waste reduction to smarter energy use, local sourcing and active community engagement.
The rating highlights the steps County Supplies has taken to support sustainable growth, reduce its environmental footprint, and promote ethical and inclusive practices.
Within the Wholesale of Food and Beverage sector, the supplier was in the top five per cent for ‘Industry Score’, top three per cent for ‘Sustainable Procurement’, top six per cent for ‘Environment’, and top six per cent for ‘Ethics’.
“To be rated this highly in our first ever assessment is a big step forward on our journey to making a positive impact – and it’s a testament to our amazing team and partners”, said Robert Hurren, founder and CEO of County Supplies.
“From working with the very best British growers and suppliers to minimising food miles and reducing our carbon emissions, we’re working together to build a future where fresh produce, and a greener planet go hand in hand”.
One notable County Supplies initiative is the company’s commitment to reducing near-term emissions of 50.4 per cent by 2032. This target is underpinned by the ongoing redevelopment of NCGM. Key features of the programme include:
- Buildings designed to meet BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) sustainability standards
- Zero-to-landfill waste operations, supported by enhanced recycling and waste management systems, including composting and anaerobic digestion
- Installing electric vehicle charging stations and creating rewilded green spaces
- Community-focused initiatives such as the newly launched Green Travel Plan
EcoVadis has a rigorous framework including 21 sustainability criteria. The organisation’s assessment methodology covers four key areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
The evaluation is based on international sustainability standards, including the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO 26000.
