All Nippon Airways (ANA) has entered into a landmark partnership with EcoVadis, a Paris-based global sustainability ratings provider. The collaboration will see ANA adopt the EcoVadis Sustainability Intelligence Suite, marking the first time an Asian airline has formally deployed the platform to evaluate and support suppliers on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
The move underscores ANA’s commitment to strengthening sustainable procurement practices while advancing its broader environmental and corporate responsibility goals. By leveraging EcoVadis’ comprehensive assessment system, ANA will be able to conduct in-depth ESG risk evaluations across its supply chain and work directly with suppliers to improve their sustainability standards.
ANA executives stressed that the initiative is not only about compliance but also about building long-term resilience in the aviation sector. The program is designed to enhance transparency, reinforce accountability, and establish responsible procurement as a key pillar of the ANA Group’s global operations.
The EcoVadis platform provides actionable insights that allow businesses to identify risks, benchmark performance, and collaborate with partners to drive improvements. By adopting this system, ANA aims to align its suppliers with international sustainability standards, reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain, and ensure that its procurement practices reflect global best practices.
EcoVadis welcomed ANA into its growing network, which already serves thousands of companies across 250 industries in 185 countries. Pierre-François Thaler, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of EcoVadis, expressed optimism about the collaboration’s impact.
EcoVadis specializes in embedding sustainability intelligence into business decision-making processes. Its trusted ratings and detailed ESG evaluations enable companies to comply with tightening global regulations while continuously improving their sustainability performance.
ANA’s decision to partner with EcoVadis reflects growing pressure within the aviation industry to address climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and embrace responsible business practices. As international regulators, investors, and passengers demand more accountability, ANA is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable aviation in Asia.
The airline’s commitment to sustainable procurement builds on its broader environmental strategy, which includes carbon reduction targets, fuel efficiency initiatives, and investment in next-generation technologies. By integrating EcoVadis assessments into supplier management, ANA aims to ensure that sustainability is embedded throughout its entire value chain.
With this partnership, ANA not only raises the bar for aviation in Asia but also sets a precedent for how airlines worldwide can integrate ESG principles into their operations and supply chain management.