Ahead of World Environment Day, BOTON received an A rating in CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment, the highest rating in the assessment. This marks BOTON’s first participation in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment and represents another important recognition of the company’s climate action and sustainable supply chain management.
The achievement follows BOTON’s B management-level rating in the 2025 CDP Climate Change questionnaire. More importantly, the A rating in supplier engagement reflects BOTON’s progress in working with suppliers to manage climate-related risks, promote emissions reduction and build a more transparent, low-carbon and resilient supply chain.
Recognized for Supplier Climate Engagement
CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment evaluates how effectively companies engage their suppliers on climate-related issues. The assessment focuses on areas such as governance, climate targets, Scope 3 emissions reporting and supplier engagement actions.
Receiving an A rating indicates that BOTON has made strong progress in supplier climate governance, Scope 3 emissions management, ESG supplier audits, low-carbon procurement and supplier capability building.
For global customers and partners, this rating provides an important signal: choosing BOTON means working with a company that is not only focused on reliable conveyor belt products, but also committed to building a more responsible and sustainable supply chain.
How BOTON Advanced Its Supplier Climate Action
BOTON’s A rating is supported by a series of practical actions across supplier management, low-carbon technology development and green procurement incentives.
In supplier governance, BOTON has integrated ESG requirements into its supplier access and management system. The company released its major supply chain strategy blueprint and promoted the signing of the BOTON Supplier Code of Conduct and Integrity Agreement across its supplier base.
In 2025, BOTON carried out 65 supplier ESG training and communication sessions, covering all core suppliers. The company also completed on-site ESG audits for 43 suppliers, with a corrective action closure rate of more than 95%.
Working with Suppliers on Low-Carbon Materials
BOTON continues to work with suppliers to develop lower-carbon materials and improve product sustainability.
The company has collaborated with suppliers on bio-based materials and high-performance reinforcement materials. It also requires major raw material suppliers to provide product carbon footprint data and has integrated this information into procurement evaluation.
To improve emissions data management, BOTON has developed its own carbon management platform to support supplier carbon data collection and climate-related performance tracking.
Making Green Performance a Supplier Advantage
BOTON has also established incentive mechanisms to encourage suppliers to improve environmental performance.
The company created a Green Supplier Award to recognize partners with strong performance in energy saving, emissions reduction and waste management. In 2025, six suppliers received this recognition.
BOTON also encourages suppliers to disclose carbon emissions data and develop emissions reduction plans. Suppliers that actively disclose climate data and implement reduction measures may receive stronger procurement support.
From Operational Emissions Reduction to Value Chain Decarbonization
BOTON’s supplier engagement work is part of a broader ESG governance system covering operations, products, recycling and value chain collaboration.
In its own operations, BOTON reduced carbon emissions by 39.8% compared with the baseline year, lowered carbon emission intensity by 43.3%, and increased the share of green electricity to 50.32% in 2025.
In product development, BOTON continues to launch energy-saving conveyor belt solutions, including ultra-low rolling resistance conveyor belts, high-wear-resistant conveyor belts, aramid conveyor belts and anti-adhesion conveyor belts. These products help customers improve conveyor system efficiency, reduce energy consumption and lower lifecycle environmental impact.
In circular economy practices, BOTON has put into operation a recycling facility for end-of-life rubber products in Perth, Australia. This supports a more complete product lifecycle management system and helps advance the transition from traditional disposal to material recovery and reuse.
Building a Lower-Carbon Global Supply Chain
Supply chains are one of the most important levers for industrial decarbonization. BOTON’s CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment A rating reflects the company’s continued efforts to extend climate action beyond its own operations and into the broader value chain.
World Environment Day is only one day each year, but BOTON’s green transformation is a long-term commitment.
Looking ahead, BOTON will continue to work with suppliers, customers and global partners to build a more transparent, low-carbon and resilient supply chain. Through responsible procurement, sustainable conveyor belt solutions, circular economy practices and ESG governance, BOTON aims to support greener industrial bulk material handling worldwide.
