Friday, November 22, 2024
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has been awarded the Platinum Medal, the highest recognition level, in EcoVadis’ sustainability assessment. This achievement places Ahlstrom among the top one percent of companies evaluated over the past year.
The Platinum score reflects the company’s sustainability performance across four key categories: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
“We are very proud of this recognition. Through our safe and sustainable solutions and commitment to continuous improvement—highlighted by our newly validated Science-Based Targets and membership in the WBCSD—we are well-positioned to support our customers in achieving their sustainability ambitions. The Platinum Medal from EcoVadis further reinforces that we are on the right track and making meaningful progress in all core areas of corporate sustainability,” said Johan Lunabba, Vice President of Sustainability and Public Affairs at Ahlstrom.
EcoVadis is a globally recognized rating system that provides visibility into companies’ sustainability performance. The platform’s ratings are based on international standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO 26000. EcoVadis’ evidence-based analysis offers companies an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement in their sustainability efforts.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.
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