Kim Lommaert
Archroma awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal for its CSR performance, joining top 1% best rated companies
Pratteln, Switzerland - 27/10/2021
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that it has been awarded the EcoVadis “Platinum” rating in corporate social responsibility (CSR), placing the company within the top 1% of the best rated companies in its industry.
Archroma was evaluated by EcoVadis, an organization specialized in assessing the CSR performance of companies on a global basis. The assessment focuses on 21 criteria which are grouped into 4 themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. EcoVadis assesses more than 75,000 companies in more than 160 countries and 200 industries.
Participating in the assessment for the fourth consecutive year, Archroma had set itself the target to reach the EcoVadis “Platinum” rating.
Archroma has built a strong reputation as a global leader in developing innovations and systems that help minimize resources, increase productivity and create value for its customers. The company refers to this commitment as “The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, efficient, enhanced, it’s our nature”.
"Sustainability is a process”, comments Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO at Archroma. “We started our journey with the EcoVadis assessments only 4 years ago. Our progress all the way to the Platinum rating is testament to our continuous efforts and hard work to improve our societal, environmental and economic performance, and that of our customers!"
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About Archroma
Archroma is a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals serving the branded and performance textiles, packaging and paper, and coatings, adhesives and sealants markets.
Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, Archroma operates with more than 4,500 employees located in 42 countries and with over 30 production sites.
Archroma is passionate about delivering leading and innovative solutions, enhancing people’s lives and respecting the planet. The company is committed to the principles of "The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, Efficient, Enhanced. It's our nature!"; an approach reflected in its innovations, world-class quality standards, high service levels and cost-efficiency.
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