Natural rubber assessment summary - March 2022

ZSL's (Zoological Society of London) SPOTT initiative assesses 30 natural rubber producers, processors and manufacturers on their public disclosure regarding their organisation, policies and practices related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. We encourage stakeholders to engage with companies, as policies and commitments may not always translate into effective implementation on the ground.
Indicator categories
SPOTT scores natural rubber producers, processors and manufacturers using up to 181 ESG indicators across 10 categories. View the categories below to find out more about key results, and visit company pages to view their full assessments.
Note: Indicators are disabled if they are not applicable to companies due to the nature or location of their operations.
Key findings
- The average score of companies is 39.3% in March 2022, compared to 41.2% during the last assessment of natural rubber companies in March 2021.
- 4/15 (26.7%) companies assessed in 2021 saw an increase in their scores in 2022 – the average change in score was +4.1 percentage points. N.B. the SPOTT indicator framework grew from 123 to 181 indicators in 2022.
- 11/15 (73.3%) companies assessed in 2021 saw a decrease in their scores in 2022 – the average change in score was -5.1 percentage points. N.B. the SPOTT indicator framework grew from 123 to 181 indicators in 2022.
- 15 companies were assessed for the first time in 2022, 13/15 were manufacturers of rubber products. The average score of manufacturers is 41.9% compared to 37.4% for producers and processors.
- The average score of Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) members (16 companies), including companies with subsidiary or parent company members, is 51.5% vs. 25.5% for non-GPSNR members (14 companies).
Average scores by type
About SPOTT
Developed by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), SPOTT is an online platform supporting sustainable commodity production and trade. By tracking transparency, SPOTT incentivises the implementation of corporate best practice. SPOTT assesses commodity producers, processors and traders on their public disclosure regarding their organisation, policies and practices related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. SPOTT scores companies annually against sector-specific indicators to benchmark their progress over time. Investors, buyers and other key influencers can use SPOTT assessments to inform stakeholder engagement, manage risk, and increase industry transparency. For more information, visit spott.org.
About ZSL
ZSL (Zoological Society of London) is an international conservation charity working to create a world where wildlife thrives. From investigating the health threats facing animals to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, ZSL is committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Our work is realised through our ground-breaking science, our field conservation around the world and engaging millions of people through our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. For more information, visit zsl.org.