Renault Trucks wins EcoVadis Platinum medal for sustainability
Renault Trucks has achieved the highest EcoVadis sustainability rating for the first time, earning a Platinum medal in 2026. After seven consecutive years at Gold level, the manufacturer scored 88/100, placing it among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.
The award recognises Renault Trucks’ progress across four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The latest result reflects continued investment in sustainability policies and practical measures across its business.
Renault Trucks improved its overall score by five points in a year and by 25 points since 2019. It also achieved the maximum score of 100/100 for both its sustainability policies and the actions it has implemented.
Renault Trucks maintains environmental leadership
Renault Trucks secured 100/100 in the Environment category for the fifth consecutive year. This reflects its work to cut emissions from road freight transport and reduce the environmental impact of its own industrial operations.
In 2026, the manufacturer expanded its electric vehicle range to cover more transport applications, from long-haul operations to urban deliveries. New models include the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780, which offers a range of up to 660km.
The company also introduced the compact Renault Trucks E-Tech D 12 and D 14T for urban transport. Its latest light commercial vehicle offering includes the Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic, developed on an all-electric platform.
Alongside its electric vehicle programme, Renault Trucks continues to improve the energy efficiency of its diesel models. These developments aim to reduce CO₂ emissions per kilometre, including in applications where operators cannot yet switch to electric vehicles.
The manufacturer is also tackling emissions from its own logistics operations. During 2026, it continued to replace diesel trucks with electric vehicles for transporting components and assemblies between its industrial sites.
Cutting energy use at manufacturing sites
Renault Trucks is also working to reduce energy consumption at its factories and increase its use of lower-carbon energy sources.
At its Lyon-Vénissieux site, the manufacturer began recovering heat from industrial processes in 2026. The system captures energy that would otherwise go to waste and uses it to heat buildings and support certain manufacturing processes.
The initiative builds on the site’s recent connection to the Lyon metropolitan district heating network. Together, these measures are expected to prevent more than 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.
Renault Trucks also expects the improvements to reduce the site’s overall energy consumption by around 10%. The project highlights how manufacturers can cut their industrial emissions alongside developing lower-emission vehicles for customers.
Renault Trucks improves ethics and working conditions scores
The 2026 EcoVadis assessment also recognised progress in ethics and labour practices.
The company scored 90/100 in Ethics, up from 80/100 in 2025. The improvement reflects stronger policies and measures governing business conduct.
Its score for Labour and Human Rights rose from 65 to 74/100 over the same period. The increase reflects improvements in policies and practices covering employee health and safety, working conditions and career development.
These areas form an important part of the company’s wider sustainability strategy. The assessment considers not only environmental performance but also how businesses manage their responsibilities towards employees and other stakeholders.
Sustainable procurement remains a priority
Renault Trucks achieved 90/100 in Sustainable Procurement, highlighting its approach to environmental and social responsibility across its supply chain.
Working alongside the Volvo Group, the manufacturer continues to monitor the environmental and social practices of its suppliers. This work helps assess sustainability risks beyond Renault Trucks’ own operations and supports more responsible purchasing decisions.
Supply chains play a significant role in the wider environmental and social impact of vehicle manufacturing. Assessing suppliers therefore forms an important part of the industry’s efforts to improve sustainability across the entire production process.
Platinum award marks continued progress
Renault Trucks’ EcoVadis Platinum medal marks a significant step forward after years of improvement in its sustainability assessment. Its 88/100 score places the manufacturer among the highest-performing companies evaluated by the organisation.
The results cover a broad range of business activities, from electric vehicle development and factory energy use to employee welfare, business ethics and supplier management.
For fleet operators, the progress also provides insight into how commercial vehicle manufacturers are addressing sustainability beyond vehicle emissions alone. Industrial energy consumption, working conditions and supply chain practices all contribute to a manufacturer’s overall environmental and social performance.
Renault Trucks’ latest rating reflects its continued efforts to strengthen these areas while expanding its range of electric commercial vehicles and reducing the impact of its manufacturing operations.
