EcoVadis is a global sustainability rating platform that evaluates how well companies manage environmental, social, and ethical practices across their operations and supply chains. Core Health & Fitness is proud to have earned this recognition for the second consecutive year, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to responsible business practices. The platform provides an independent, standardized assessment that many procurement teams rely on to compare corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance using a consistent, globally recognized framework.
EcoVadis assesses companies across four key themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Each theme is scored on a scale from 0–100, based on documented policies, measurable actions, and reported results. These theme scores are then combined into an overall rating, which determines whether a company receives a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum medal.
The EcoVadis Bronze Medal represents strong foundational CSR practices, verified by a trusted third party, and places organizations above a significant portion of companies assessed worldwide. For customers and partners, this means Core Health & Fitness’ sustainability efforts are not just self-declared—they are independently benchmarked and comparable against thousands of suppliers globally.
distributors, and procurement teams who are under increasing pressure to select responsible, future-ready partners. It confirms that Core has established credible systems, governance, and reporting around key ESG (environmental, social, governance) topics, and that these practices have been rigorously reviewed.
Because EcoVadis is used across industries worldwide, procurement teams can easily map Core’s scores into their own supplier scorecards, RFP criteria, and ESG reporting requirements. This streamlines vendor evaluation and gives stakeholders confidence that working with Core supports their own sustainability objectives and commitments.
In the most recent EcoVadis assessment, Core Health & Fitness built on last year’s first Bronze recognition with a strong set of scores across all four themes. These scores highlight both consistent strengths and clear progress in areas previously identified for improvement.
Environment: 71/100 (unchanged)
Core maintained a high environmental score of 71/100, demonstrating mature, ongoing efforts to reduce operational impact. This reflects:
Energy efficiency initiatives across North American distribution centers, with KPIs tracking electricity use and supporting targeted reductions.
Packaging reuse and waste reduction strategies that minimize materials, improve recyclability, and optimize logistics.
Water conservation and formal environmental goal setting that tie directly into measurable performance.
For customers, these actions translate into a lower embedded footprint in the products and services they purchase, and a partner whose environmental performance can support their own climate and resource-efficiency goals.
Labor & Human Rights: 59/100
Core’s latest score in Labor & Human Rights is 59/100, down modestly from 64/100 in the previous year. Even with this movement, the company continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals in workforce well-being and responsible employment practices, underpinned by:
Clearly defined policies on fair labor practices and non-discrimination.
A focus on diversity, inclusion, and employee safety across facilities and roles.
Supporting documents such as Core’s Fair Labor Statement, Employee Handbook, and Human Rights Commitment that formalize expectations and accountability.
This theme remains a strategic focus area, and the year-over-year change underscores the importance of continuous improvement in documentation, training, and global implementation as EcoVadis’ methodology and expectations evolve.
Ethics: 78/100 (up from 67/100)
Core’s Ethics score rose significantly to 78/100, reflecting strengthened governance and compliance practices that matter deeply to customers with strict risk and integrity standards. Key elements include:
Robust anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies embedded into company operations and supplier interactions.
Regular employee conduct and ethics training to reinforce expectations and maintain a culture of integrity.
A strong Code of Ethics aligned with internationally recognized frameworks such as the UN Global Compact and ISO 26000.
For procurement teams, this improvement signals reduced ethical risk in partnering with Core, better alignment with internal compliance programs, and a partner that takes governance as seriously as product performance.
Sustainable Procurement: 63/100 (up from 49/100)
Perhaps the most meaningful progress came in Sustainable Procurement, where Core’s score increased from 49/100 to 63/100. Previously identified as an area for growth, sustainable sourcing is rapidly becoming a differentiator for customers who need assurance that their entire value chain, upstream and downstream, reflects their ESG commitments.
Core’s advancement in this theme is driven by:
A Supplier Code of Conduct that clearly defines environmental, social, and ethical expectations for vendors.
The integration of social and environmental clauses into supplier agreements, embedding sustainability into commercial relationships.
Early-stage efforts to deepen supplier assessments and engagement, ensuring that Core’s standards are reflected across the broader supply chain.
This trajectory demonstrates to partners that Core is not only managing its own footprint, but also actively working to elevate sustainability standards across its ecosystem.
Receiving the EcoVadis Bronze Medal for a second consecutive year reinforces the progress Core Health & Fitness has made, while also highlighting the work still ahead. Sustainability is not treated as a milestone to reach, but as an ongoing discipline that strengthens how the company operates, builds partnerships, and supports the fitness industry.
Looking forward, Core’s efforts are centered on expanding and deepening these initiatives across the business. Key priorities include:
Extending EcoVadis participation across additional global regions so partners and customers can reference consistent ESG benchmarks across markets.
Expanding ESG education across teams, ensuring environmental and social responsibility are embedded into everyday decisions and operational practices.
Increasing supplier collaboration and accountability, aligning vendor relationships with Core’s environmental, ethical, and labor standards.
Advancing digital fitness solutions, including virtual and hybrid experiences that can reduce travel requirements while expanding access to fitness programming.
For operators and procurement teams, this continued investment means partnering with Core supports both today’s operational goals and the rising expectations around sustainability and transparency.
Just as important, Core remains focused on advancing key EcoVadis scoring areas, including Labor and Human Rights performance, as part of its long-term objective to reach higher levels of ESG recognition.
EcoVadis provides an important external benchmark for evaluating sustainability progress, but it represents only part of Core’s broader environmental commitments. Core Health & Fitness has also achieved Carbon Neutral Britain Certification™, reinforcing the company’s ongoing efforts to measure and manage its environmental impact.
This certification reflects several foundational commitments:
A long-term pathway toward net-zero carbon emissions
The implementation of climate-conscious operational practices
Alignment with Core’s mission to promote health, well-being, and environmental responsibility
Together, EcoVadis recognition and Carbon Neutral Britain Certification™ demonstrate that Core combines independent verification with measurable climate action—an increasingly important factor for organizations evaluating responsible suppliers.
Core’s sustainability initiatives ultimately connect back to its role in shaping the future of fitness facilities around the world. As operators respond to growing demand for responsible products and practices, Core’s portfolio is designed to support both performance and sustainability outcomes.
This includes:
Energy-conscious cardio and strength equipment designed to operate efficiently without compromising durability or training experience
Digital fitness platforms through Wexer, enabling hybrid programming and broader access to coaching and instruction
Improved shipping and packaging practices that reduce waste and increase recyclability
Long-term service and support programs that extend equipment life and protect facility investments
For operators and procurement teams, these initiatives help support broader ESG objectives while maintaining the performance standards modern fitness spaces demand.
Earning EcoVadis recognition for a second year is an encouraging step forward, but it also reinforces the importance of continued progress. Core Health & Fitness remains committed to strengthening sustainability practices across its operations, partnerships, and global network.
This work depends on collaboration—across employees, distributors, facility operators, and industry partners. By combining innovation, transparency, and measurable action, Core aims to help move the fitness industry toward a more responsible and resilient future.
Together, those efforts support the same outcome Core has always believed in: healthier people, stronger communities, and a fitness industry built to last.