After four years on the Executive Board, Dr. Peter Hill has decided to leave SARIA on May 29, 2024, to seek new opportunities outside the Group.
EcoVadis's insight:
Tim Schwencke highlights: „Being awarded the EcoVadis gold medal is a great achievement for everyone involved in implementing our sustainability agenda and an important recognition of SARIA’s commitment to a sustainable world and healthier living. The successive increase in our score over the last 8 years and this year’s leap to gold reflects the continuous development of our Group-wide sustainability management and is a valuable credential for our various business partners.”
Laura Willemsen, Group Director Sustainability and Marketing at Stahl, said: “The continuous improvement in our EcoVadis score is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our global teams. Achieving a Platinum rating for three consecutive years in such a competitive landscape is no small feat.
“While we are honoured to have achieved a Platinum rating again, we recognise that there is still room for improvement for both Stahl and the wider market. We remain committed to driving further improvements in sustainability, transparency, and responsible practices.”
“Reaching a gold level in this year’s assessment is a result of continuous improvement of our sustainability work and an example of great collaboration between functions. Sustainability really is at the core of both our strategy and all daily operations. We use these results to further improve our corporate social responsibility and sustainability work,” says Tommi Björnman, president and CEO of Suominen.
“We are pursuing a rigorous strategy in all three dimensions of ESG, each with precisely formulated medium and long-term targets. In that respect, the EcoVadis rating objectively reflects our own understanding of our group’s continuing evolution.”
Jean-Philippe Cosson, General Manager in charge of CSR at SILAB, comments: “We are very pleased to have been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal again this year. This recognition reflects our constant commitment to responsible business practices that respect people and the environment. Indeed, beyond our legal obligations, we take initiatives to improve our CSR practices throughout the entire value chain.”
“We’ve been using the EcoVadis platform since 2019 as a roadmap for continuous improvement and that commitment is translating into ever more equitable, efficient and innovative operations,” says Scott Bader CEO, Kevin Matthews. “Our focus moving forwards is to apply our learnings across the value chain. We’ve already driven a 50 % increase in the number of EcoVadis scored suppliers we’re working with and envisage onboarding all of our global strategic and critical raw material suppliers to EcoVadis by the end of this year.”
"We are incredibly proud to have attained the EcoVadis Platinum rating. This recognition is a testament to our maturity, steadfast commitment to sustainability and ethical practices throughout our operations," said Rogier Roelen, Kraton's Chief Sustainability Officer & General Counsel. "The Platinum rating confirms our leadership in sustainability, reflecting an unwavering passion for making a positive difference through sound business principles."
"We are proud of the silver medal we have just won. Sustainability is very important to us and is firmly anchored in our vision and corporate policy. We see the protection of the environment and climate protection, as well as the protection of people, as important cornerstones of our business. We will continue to build on this to develop even further in the coming years," said Renzo Davatz, CEO of the Netstal Group.
After four years on the Executive Board, Dr. Peter Hill has decided to leave SARIA on May 29, 2024, to seek new opportunities outside the Group.
EcoVadis's insight:
Tim Schwencke highlights: „Being awarded the EcoVadis gold medal is a great achievement for everyone involved in implementing our sustainability agenda and an important recognition of SARIA’s commitment to a sustainable world and healthier living. The successive increase in our score over the last 8 years and this year’s leap to gold reflects the continuous development of our Group-wide sustainability management and is a valuable credential for our various business partners.”
UPM, a provider of renewable and responsible solutions, has been awarded a platinum score in the EcoVadis responsibility assessment.
This rating places the company among the top 1% of the 130,000 companies evaluated worldwide, showcasing its commitment to sustainability across various operational facets.
UPM scored 81 out of 100 in the Manufacture of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard industry.
London, United Kingdom & New York, United States & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a leading provider of global digital-led Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a Platinum medal rating from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments.
Pfeiffer Vacuum, a member of the global Busch Group, has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its site in Asslar. This places the company among the top 2% of organizations evaluated over the past twelve months by the world’s largest sustainability rating provider.
Global chemistry business, Scott Bader, has been awarded EcoVadis Gold certification for the second year in a row. The company’s improved overall score means the group maintains its standing as one of the top 5 % EcoVadis-rated organizations, around the world, for sustainability leadership.
Siemens received 80 points in the latest EcoVadis Sustainability Rating and was awarded the highest recognition—the Platinum medal. With this score, the technology company ranks in the top one percent of about 73,000 companies assessed worldwide by EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings.
"Being recognized among the top five percent of companies in the EcoVadis assessment continues Valmet's strong track record in sustainability ratings. Over the past few years, the importance of EcoVadis has grown because an increasing number of our customers worldwide use it to evaluate their suppliers' sustainability performance. This accomplishment is the result of a collective effort of Valmeteers around the world in implementing our Sustainability 360° Agenda," says Anu Salonsaari-Posti, SVP, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability and Corporate Relations, Valmet.
"This accomplishment reflects the tremendous effort by our cross-functional team, and our commitment to deliver on our 'Science for Goodness' sustainability platform as we drive long-term value for all Avantor stakeholders," said Rachel Kaufman, VP of Global Sustainability and Impact at Avantor. "As sustainability evolves and new solutions are identified, we look forward to continuing our work with customers and suppliers to create a better, more sustainable world."
In particular, CPL Aromas saw a notable increase in its Ethics score, reaching an impressive 90/100—a significant enhancement from last year’s rating. The company’s overall score remains strong at 85, up from 83 in 2023, underscoring the sustained efforts made across its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
CPL Aromas’ sustainability performance was assessed in four key categories: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. This demonstrates CPL Aromas’ continuous drive to lead the fragrance industry in responsible business practices, fostering sustainable growth and innovation.
Banbury, UK: Culina-owned IPS, has retained the EcoVadis Silver award ranking it within the top 15% of companies that completed the assessment.
“Our success is not just a standalone effort but a result of integrating sustainable practices across all areas of our operation”, Phil Walker, technical director, IPS, said.
“From account management to logistics, customer collaboration just keeps accelerating, and we’re able to integrate our Climate Transition Action Plan whilst aligning both IPS and our customers’ vision and targets. This collaborative approach ensures we continue to deliver and improve, securing a sustainable future.”
ALPLA sustainability head Miklos Toth said: “This is the clear result of structured and continuous cross-functional collaboration within ALPLA, driving the sustainability agenda in terms of policy development, target setting, implementation of relevant actions and reporting.”
"Our sustainability standards are high, and our goals are ambitious," explains Dietmar Siemssen, CEO of Gerresheimer. "Independent external assessments such as the one from EcoVadis confirm the maturity of our management system, which we use to consistently embed sustainability in our company. EcoVadis Gold is both an award and an incentive for us to continuously improve our sustainability performance."
SW Sustainability Solutions has been honored with an EcoVadis Bronze Medal, a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. The recognition placed us among the top 35% of participating companies, as evaluated by EcoVadis, the world’s leading provider of business sustainability ratings. #SWSS #SWSustainabiity
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis, the global rating agency for sustainability performance.
Microland, celebrating its 35th anniversary, has achieved a gold rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 5% of over 125,000 assessed companies. This milestone underscores Microland's exceptional performance in Environment and Sustainable Procurement, reflecting its commitment to high Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards.
Ansell Limited announced that it has received a Gold medal from EcoVadis, a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. The award reflects Ansell’s ongoing progress advancing initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable future and the strength of the company’s environmental, social, and governance practices. The Gold award builds on previous EcoVadis Silver awards Ansell earned in 2022 and 2023.
The company has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it in the top 1% of businesses globally for sustainable practices.
EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings, assesses companies across four key categories: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
James Jones & Sons excelled in all areas, earning the highest possible score in environmental management and labour and human rights.
“We are incredibly proud to be the first and only pallet and packaging business in the UK to receive Platinum status from EcoVadis,” said Peter McKenzie, managing director of James Jones & Sons’ Pallets & Packaging Division.
At Lenzing Group, we are constantly striving to do better for people and the planet through our products and practices.
These efforts have been recognized by EcoVadis, which awarded Lenzing with platinum status for the fourth time in a row in its CSR rating that encompasses environment, fair working conditions and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. The assessment studied organizations’ policies, measures, activities and published reports. With its platinum result, Lenzing is among the top 1 percent of the 130,000 companies worldwide that have been rated by EcoVadis.
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Tim Schwencke highlights: „Being awarded the EcoVadis gold medal is a great achievement for everyone involved in implementing our sustainability agenda and an important recognition of SARIA’s commitment to a sustainable world and healthier living. The successive increase in our score over the last 8 years and this year’s leap to gold reflects the continuous development of our Group-wide sustainability management and is a valuable credential for our various business partners.”