Earlier this year, Avallain published its Environmental Impact Statement, outlining the principles that guide its approach to responsible AI, renewable energy and sustainable operations. In May 2026, these efforts were independently assessed by EcoVadis, resulting in a Bronze Medal rating, placing Avallain among the top 35% of organisations evaluated globally.
Avallain Earns EcoVadis Bronze Rating, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Responsible Innovation and Sustainability
St. Gallen, June 2026 – Sustainability is often discussed in terms of targets, frameworks and reporting requirements. While these are important, they should not be the reason organisations invest time and resources in this work.
The environmental and social challenges facing the world require action from governments, communities and businesses alike. For technology companies and increasingly for organisations developing and deploying AI, there is a responsibility to understand the impact of business decisions, use resources thoughtfully and contribute positively wherever possible.
Against this backdrop, Avallain has been awarded a Bronze Medal by EcoVadis, one of the world’s leading providers of business sustainability ratings. The assessment places the company among the top 35% of organisations evaluated globally and provides independent recognition of its approach to environmental responsibility, ethical governance, workplace practices and sustainable procurement.
From Commitment to Independent Assessment
Earlier this year, Avallain published its Environmental Impact Statement, setting out its approach to responsible AI, renewable energy, emissions reporting and sustainable operations.
The EcoVadis assessment provides an external evaluation of how those commitments are reflected across the organisation. The review covers four key areas:
- Environment
- Labour & Human Rights
- Ethics
- Sustainable Procurement.
While the Bronze Medal rating achieved provides an important benchmark, it is not the destination. Sustainability is an ongoing process of learning, measuring, improving and taking responsibility for the impact organisations have on the world around them.
Why Sustainability Matters for Education Organisations
Educational institutions, publishers and learning providers are increasingly expected to demonstrate responsible business practices throughout their supply chains. Sustainability, governance and ethical standards have become important considerations alongside product quality, innovation and security.
For organisations working with Avallain, the EcoVadis assessment provides an independent evaluation of the policies, practices and reporting that support the company’s operations.
Rather than relying solely on internal commitments, clients and partners can reference a recognised third-party assessment that measures performance across the four key areas mentioned above.
The value of this approach is increasingly recognised across the education sector. Partners such as Cambridge University Press & Assessment have acknowledged Avallain’s efforts to achieve the EcoVadis Bronze Medal and to continue strengthening its sustainability practices. As sustainability becomes a more important consideration in supplier relationships, independent assessments help create greater transparency and support ongoing collaboration around shared environmental and social goals.
Responsibility Beyond Compliance
Sustainability is not simply about meeting requirements or responding to industry expectations.
For Avallain, it means making deliberate choices about how technology is developed, how AI is applied, how energy is consumed and how business relationships are managed. It means recognising that every organisation has a role to play in reducing negative impacts and contributing to a more sustainable future.
The EcoVadis assessment highlighted a range of initiatives already embedded across the business, including investments in renewable energy, employee wellbeing programmes, information security governance and supplier sustainability processes.
Together, these efforts help create a more resilient organisation and support the long-term relationships that Avallain builds with educational institutions, publishers and learning providers worldwide. More importantly, they reflect a commitment to ensuring that innovation and growth are pursued responsibly, with consideration for their wider environmental and social impact.
Responsible Innovation in the Age of AI
As digital technologies continue to evolve, organisations are increasingly looking beyond product functionality and considering the broader impact of the companies they choose to work with.
Avallain’s approach combines technological innovation with responsible business practices, including accessibility, information security, environmental stewardship and Avallain Intelligence, the company’s framework for the responsible use of AI in education. Through Avallain Intelligence, AI is applied where it delivers meaningful value for educators and learners while maintaining transparency, human oversight, pedagogical integrity and responsible governance.
This approach reflects a belief that educational technology should not only improve learning experiences but also be developed in ways that support trust, accountability and long-term sustainability.
Continuing the Journey
The EcoVadis assessment also identified opportunities for further development, including additional reporting, target setting and process improvements.
Avallain welcomes these findings as part of the continuous improvement process. Sustainability is not a one-time achievement but an ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability and meaningful action.
The insights provided through EcoVadis will help shape future priorities as the company continues to strengthen its environmental, social and governance practices.
About Avallain
For more than two decades, Avallain has enabled publishers, institutions and educators to create and deliver world-class digital education products and programmes. Our award-winning solutions include Avallain Author, an AI-powered authoring tool, Avallain Magnet, a peerless LMS with integrated AI, and TeacherMatic, a ready-to-use AI toolkit created for and refined by educators.
Our technology meets the highest standards with accessibility and human-centred design at its core. Through Avallain Intelligence, our framework for the responsible use of AI in education, we empower our clients to unlock AI’s full potential, applied ethically and safely. Avallain is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type 2 certified and a participant in the United Nations Global Compact.
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Daniel Seuling
VP Client Relations & Marketing
