TEAM Group has maintained its EcoVadis Gold rating for 2026, placing the company among the Top 5% of organizations assessed by EcoVadis worldwide. The 2026 result marks TEAM’s second consecutive Gold rating and fourth year participating in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment program.

But the stronger story is not simply that TEAM earned Gold again. It is that TEAM maintained Gold after moving into a larger company-size category, completing an expanded assessment, and responding to higher expectations around sustainability governance, documentation, procurement, reporting, and operational accountability.

For customers, that distinction matters. Sustainability is no longer a separate corporate statement. It is increasingly part of supplier reviews, procurement decisions, facility performance expectations, ESG questionnaires, and customer scorecards. TEAM’s continued EcoVadis recognition provides another proof point that responsible growth, operational discipline, and sustainability management are advancing together.

Four Years Of Measurable Sustainability Progress

TEAM’s EcoVadis progression demonstrates consistent and measurable improvement over four consecutive years:

• Bronze Rating – 2023
• Silver Rating – 2024
• Gold Rating – 2025
• Gold Rating – 2026

This progression highlights the ongoing development of TEAM’s sustainability management system rather than a one-time achievement.

EcoVadis assessments require organizations to demonstrate policies, actions, reporting practices, documentation, and evidence across multiple sustainability categories. Maintaining a strong EcoVadis sustainability rating requires continuous improvement, operational participation, and a structured approach to ESG governance.

The transition from Bronze to Silver and then to consecutive Gold ratings reflects years of investment in sustainability management, operational sustainability initiatives, supplier accountability programs, and ESG reporting processes.

For customers evaluating supplier sustainability performance, TEAM’s four-year participation history provides evidence of long-term commitment and measurable progress rather than isolated sustainability initiatives.

Why Maintaining EcoVadis Gold In 2026 Matters More

The significance of TEAM’s 2026 EcoVadis Gold rating extends beyond receiving another medal.

As organizations grow, sustainability expectations grow alongside them. In 2026, TEAM entered a larger company-size category within the EcoVadis assessment framework. This change introduced additional assessment questions and increased scrutiny across sustainability reporting, documentation, governance, and operational practices.

Maintaining Gold under these conditions required stronger evidence, broader organizational participation, and more mature sustainability management processes.

This distinction matters because sustainability expectations are becoming increasingly important in procurement decisions, supplier reviews, RFP evaluations, and customer scorecards. Customers want assurance that supplier sustainability programs can scale alongside business growth.

TEAM’s ability to maintain its Top 5% sustainability rating despite expanded assessment requirements demonstrates that its sustainability framework is not standing still. Instead, it continues becoming more structured, documented, and aligned with evolving customer expectations.

The real achievement is not simply earning Gold again. It is maintaining Gold while operating under higher standards.

What EcoVadis Evaluates

EcoVadis evaluates the strength of a company’s sustainability management practices across four core themes: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. These categories review policies, actions, documentation, reporting processes, governance practices, supplier engagement, and continuous improvement efforts.

EcoVadis recognition reflects the quality of a company’s sustainability management system at the time of assessment. It is not a product certification, service certification, or endorsement of specific services.

Environment

Environmental performance includes policies, initiatives, reporting, and actions related to energy management, greenhouse gas reduction, waste management, water stewardship, resource efficiency, and environmental compliance.

Labour And Human Rights

This category evaluates employee well-being, workplace safety, diversity, inclusion, training, employee engagement, human rights protections, and labour practices.

Ethics

The ethics component reviews business conduct, anti-corruption measures, governance structures, compliance practices, transparency, and accountability frameworks.

Sustainable Procurement

Sustainable procurement examines supplier sustainability practices, responsible sourcing policies, supplier engagement, procurement standards, and supplier risk management.

Importantly, EcoVadis recognition reflects the quality of a company’s sustainability management system at the time of assessment. It is not a product certification, service certification, or endorsement of specific services.

Why This Matters To Customers And Procurement Teams

Facility leaders, procurement professionals, and sustainability teams face growing pressure to evaluate supplier ESG performance.

In many industries, sustainability requirements for suppliers are no longer optional considerations. They are becoming part of procurement processes, supplier qualification reviews, contract requirements, and customer reporting obligations.

Organizations increasingly seek ESG-aligned suppliers that can demonstrate:

• Responsible business practices
• Sustainability reporting discipline
• Supplier accountability
• Sustainable procurement awareness
• Health and safety performance
• Governance maturity
• Operational sustainability initiatives

An EcoVadis Gold rating provides customers with an additional point of reference when evaluating supplier sustainability performance.

For TEAM’s customers, this is particularly relevant because facility services influence many operational sustainability outcomes. Daily activities such as cleaning programs, maintenance planning, waste management, procurement decisions, equipment usage, health and safety practices, and operational reporting can all contribute to broader ESG objectives.

As a result, responsible facility service partners play an increasingly important role in helping organizations align operational activities with corporate sustainability goals.

Sustainability In Facility Management Is Becoming Operational

One of the most significant trends shaping facility management sustainability in 2026 is the shift from annual reporting to everyday operational accountability.

Sustainability is no longer confined to corporate sustainability reports or annual ESG updates. It is becoming embedded in daily facility operations.

Facility leaders are increasingly evaluating:

• Energy consumption
• Water usage
• Waste diversion
• Responsible procurement
• Chemical management
• Health and safety performance
• Supplier sustainability practices
• Documentation and reporting processes
• Asset efficiency
• Preventive maintenance strategies

As these expectations grow, facility service providers must understand how their work contributes to broader sustainability objectives.

Whether supporting industrial facilities, manufacturing operations, commercial buildings, distribution centers, automotive facilities, or institutional environments, service delivery decisions can influence operational sustainability outcomes.

Customers increasingly want sustainable facility services that combine operational excellence with responsible business practices. They also want service partners capable of supporting supplier sustainability reviews, ESG questionnaires, procurement evaluations, and reporting requirements. This is where sustainability management becomes directly connected to operational performance.

What Customers Gain From Working With An EcoVadis-Recognized Company

Working with an EcoVadis-recognized company provides customers with additional confidence that sustainability is being managed through a structured and externally assessed framework.

Potential benefits include:

Greater Supplier Transparency

Customers gain visibility into a supplier that has undergone a recognized ESG assessment process and demonstrated structured sustainability management practices.

Stronger Sustainability Governance

EcoVadis assessments evaluate policies, documentation, reporting processes, and continuous improvement efforts, providing insight into governance maturity.

Better Alignment With ESG Requirements

Organizations facing increasing ESG reporting obligations often prefer suppliers that understand sustainability expectations and responsible procurement practices.

Improved Supplier Review Readiness

EcoVadis recognition can support procurement discussions, supplier questionnaires, RFP submissions, and supplier sustainability evaluations.

Evidence Of Continuous Improvement

TEAM’s progression from Bronze to Silver to Gold demonstrates measurable sustainability progress over multiple years.

For customers pursuing their own ESG objectives, supplier sustainability ratings provide another layer of confidence during vendor selection and ongoing supplier management processes.

Sustainability Requires Cross-Functional Participation

Maintaining an EcoVadis Gold rating is not the result of one department working independently.

It requires participation across leadership, operations, procurement, administration, health and safety, sustainability teams, and external advisors.

TEAM’s 2026 EcoVadis Gold rating reflects contributions from:

• TEAM Green Committee
• Operational teams
• Leadership group
• Administrative support teams
• Sustainability stakeholders
• External sustainability consulting partner

Sustainability management depends on ongoing reporting, policy development, employee engagement, supplier awareness, documentation practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This collaborative approach helps ensure sustainability considerations remain connected to operational decision-making and customer expectations rather than existing as a standalone corporate initiative.

Responsible Growth And Supplier Accountability

One of the most important themes behind TEAM’s 2026 EcoVadis Gold rating is responsible growth.

As organizations expand, the systems supporting sustainability must evolve alongside them.

Moving into a larger company-size category demonstrates that TEAM’s sustainability management framework is growing with the business. Maintaining Gold under expanded assessment requirements shows that sustainability governance, reporting discipline, supplier accountability, and operational sustainability practices continue strengthening over time.

Customers increasingly expect suppliers to demonstrate:

• ESG governance
• Responsible procurement practices
• Supplier accountability
• Sustainability reporting maturity
• Operational transparency
• Risk management awareness

TEAM’s continued EcoVadis success supports these expectations while reinforcing a broader message of responsible growth.

The focus is not on claiming leadership over competitors. Instead, it is on demonstrating measurable progress, stronger sustainability management, and continued alignment with customer sustainability requirements.

What Facility Leaders Should Look For In A Service Partner

Selecting the right partner for hydro excavation and industrial vacuum services requires more than evaluating equipment or availability.

Facility leaders should consider:

• Experience in industrial and operating facilities
• Capability in non-destructive digging and daylighting services
• Access to reliable vacuum truck services and equipment
• Understanding of underground infrastructure and utility risks
• Ability to coordinate with trades and project teams
• Support for maintenance, shutdowns, and emergency response
• Clear communication before, during, and after work

The strongest industrial excavation contractors understand both the technical requirements of excavation and the operational context in which the work takes place.

Connecting Sustainability To Responsible Facility Service Delivery

For TEAM, sustainability is closely connected to facility service delivery.

Facility services influence many areas that contribute to ESG performance, including:

• Waste streams
• Water use
• Energy awareness
• Equipment utilization
• Cleaning materials
• Supplier selection
• Fleet decisions
• Health and safety practices
• Compliance activities
• Site documentation
• Operational reporting

Responsible facility services require operational discipline, safety awareness, supplier responsibility, and continuous improvement.

By integrating sustainability considerations into everyday service delivery, facility management providers can help support customer goals while maintaining safe, efficient, and accountable operations.

This practical connection between sustainability management and daily operations is becoming increasingly important as customer expectations continue to evolve.

From Recognition To Real Facility Impact

EcoVadis recognition is important because it reflects the strength of a company’s sustainability framework. For TEAM, the greater value is how that framework connects to daily facility service delivery.

In industrial and manufacturing environments, sustainability shows up in practical ways: how waste is handled, how water and energy use are managed, how suppliers are evaluated, how chemicals and materials are selected, how safety practices are documented, and how operational improvements are reported back to customers.

This is where facility service providers can make a measurable difference. Responsible service delivery is not only about completing the task. It is about helping customers protect uptime, improve visibility, support ESG expectations, and maintain confidence in the systems operating behind the scenes.

Looking Ahead

TEAM’s 2026 EcoVadis Gold rating reflects more than recognition. It reflects progress under higher expectations.

As ESG requirements continue moving into procurement, supplier reviews, facility operations, and customer scorecards, organizations need partners that can demonstrate responsible practices with evidence – not just intent.

TEAM’s progression from Bronze to Silver to consecutive Gold ratings shows a sustainability framework that is becoming more mature, more documented, and more closely aligned with customer expectations. Maintaining Gold after moving into a larger company-size category further reinforces the strength of that progress.

For customers, the message is clear: sustainability performance is no longer separate from operational performance. The right facility service partner should support both.

TEAM will continue strengthening its sustainability practices, supplier accountability, reporting discipline, and operational ESG alignment -helping customers move forward with greater confidence, clearer documentation, and a more responsible approach to facility service delivery.

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