Case study
Burando Atlantic Group
The Challenge
With a strong sustainability vision and operations around the world, maritime services provider Burando Atlantic Group was looking for expert guidance to develop an integrated sustainability management system. This needed to address multiple frameworks – from GHG inventories to EcoVadis assessments and double materiality analysis while navigating the unique challenges of operating in a ‘hard-to-abate’ sector.
Project Objectives
01
Establish comprehensive sustainability management capabilities across multiple frameworks.
02
Achieve an improved EcoVadis rating to reflect strong sustainability vision.
03
Streamline ESG assessment and reporting processes to maximise operational efficiency
04
Drive organisational buy-in through cross-functional training and strategic alignment
Company facts
Burando Atlantic Group
Founded in 1985, Burando Atlantic Group is a global maritime company specialising in shipping and logistics, as well as energy solutions. The company serves diverse clients in a growing range of territories, with an increasing focus on addressing the environmental impact of maritime transport through innovative sustainability solutions.
Industry
Maritime & Shipping
Founded
1985
Head office
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Awards
EcoVadis Gold medal
Nexio Projects’ Solution
01
EcoVadis insights report and roadmap
In-depth gap analysis and strategic roadmap development to identify areas of strength and improvement opportunities, with industry-specific guidance tailored to the regulatory requirements and operational realities of the maritime sector.
02
EcoVadis assessment completion
End-to-end support through the entire EcoVadis assessment process, from questionnaire completion to document submission and scorecard optimisation, making complex sustainability frameworks accessible for cross-functional teams.
03
Corporate GHG emissions inventory
Greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory development covering Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, with expert guidance on data collection methodologies, organisational boundaries and framework alignment to support accurate assessment across global operations.
04
Double materiality assessment (DMA)
Preparation for holistic sustainability reporting through in-depth research and stakeholder engagement – determining material by identifying and scoring impacts, risks and opportunities (IROs), across short, medium and long-term horizons.
Key Outcomes
Our comprehensive support across EcoVadis assessment, GHG inventory and double materiality analysis helped Burando Atlantic Group build a strategic sustainability management system. Through streamlined data integration, cross-functional training and capability building, we helped Burando establish robust foundations for continuous improvement and competitive advantage in the maritime sector.
EcoVadis Gold medal
We supported Burando Atlantic to achieve EcoVadis Gold medal recognition, positioning the company in the top 5% of all assessed companies across all industries.
Integrated sustainability management system
An interconnected sustainability management system integrating multiple frameworks supports Burando to deliver strategic coherence across all sustainability initiatives.
Organisation-wide adaptation
Through cross-departmental training and strategic alignment, we catalysed collaboration to enhance mutual support and streamline future assessments.
Enhanced stakeholder engagement
With robust, reliable and comparable sustainability assessments available, Burando is empowered to communicate sustainability progress effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
Testimonials
What our client says
“Nexio’s understanding of how different sustainability assessment and management systems interconnect is invaluable – it’s enabled us to streamline our organisation-wide reporting activities to maximise efficiency.”
Max Roodbol
Team Lead Risk, Compliance & Sustainability at Burando Atlantic Group
