3R President Jana Lake alongside Accelerate Members
Pittsburgh, PA – June 18th, 2025 – 3R Sustainability is proud to announce its formal partnership with EcoVadis as a Learning Partner for the Accelerate Sector Initiative (SI). This collaboration marks a significant step forward in promoting sustainable practices across the automotive and mobility supply chain.
The Accelerate Initiative, co-founded by industry leaders including General Motors, John Deere, Stellantis, and Tenneco, is designed to drive sustainability performance at scale through supplier engagement, capability building, and shared goals. 3R will support the initiative by delivering targeted training and consulting services to members and suppliers, helping them navigate the EcoVadis assessment process and implement meaningful improvements to achieve their goals.
“We are thrilled to strengthen our relationship with EcoVadis through the Accelerate Initiative,” said Jana Lake, President of 3R Sustainability. “Our team brings decades of experience in sustainability strategy, decarbonization, and supply chain risk management. Given 3R’s experience with sustainability management systems and the automotive industry, this partnership allows us to help suppliers not only meet compliance standards but unlock the full business value of sustainability.”
3R will develop and deliver capability-building programs tailored to the needs of Accelerate SI members, focusing on areas such as greenhouse gas accounting, decarbonization, and human rights.
“3R’s expertise and commitment to supplier enablement make them an ideal partner for the Accelerate Initiative,” said Rashmi Tandon, Senior Sector Initiatives Program Manager at EcoVadis. “We look forward to working together to scale impact across the sector.”
This partnership builds on 3R’s long-standing role as an EcoVadis Training Partner and a leader in advancing responsible business practices globally.
About 3R Sustainability
3R Sustainability is a woman-owned, B Corp-certified consultancy headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. With a team of accredited professionals, 3R integrates corporate sustainability strategy, climate action, and built-environment solutions to help clients achieve measurable outcomes.