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Ecovadis awards
Founded in 2007, EcoVadis (Paris, France) assesses more than 130,000 companies across 180 countries and 220 industries, making it the largest and most trusted sustainability rating provider. It evaluates companies across four key themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
Armacell foam manufacturing achieves Silver Medal in 2024
Armacell’s (Brampton, Ontario, Canada) Thimister plant — producing PET foams, structural foam core and other related products for the composites industry — was awarded a Silver Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment in 2024, placing it among the top 15% of more than 130,000 companies assessed globally. This Silver Medal recognition places Thimister in the 91st percentile globally, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and its comprehensive management systems for policy formulation, implementation and results reporting.
Gurit earns Gold metal for sustainability, performance commitment
Gurit (Zurich, Switzerland), for the second time, was awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis earlier this year. Over the past 3 years, the company’s overall score has improved by 44%, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally.
Gurit’s success is a result of the collective efforts of dedicated colleagues. Across all functions, regions and levels, staff are engaged in sustainability initiatives, working together to make a positive impact on the planet and society. This collaborative approach is central to the company’s achievements and long-term strategy.
Diab Group’s Gold Medal supports sustainability excellence
Sandwich materials manufacturer Diab (Laholm, Sweden) has been awarded EcoVadis’ Gold Medal, the first time the company has reached this level, reflecting on the group’s strengthened sustainability performance across all core areas.
The strongest progress has been within the environmental area, where the science-based targets (SBTs) have now been validated and approved for a second time. The company’s progress is made possible through the dedication and collaboration of employees across all parts of the organization — from production teams to management.
Kordsa receives Gold metal for second consecutive year
Material technologies company Kordsa (Izmut, Turkey) was once again awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis in November 2024 for its successful performance in sustainability.
“To achieve our sustainability goals, we shape our strategic roadmap with a holistic approach that encompasses all elements of ESG,” explains Nevra Aydoğan Gürsoy, Kordsa’s director of sustainability and communications. “As an industrial company focused on advanced materials, we understand that the good practices we implement in key areas — such as environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement — are contributing to positive transformations in all areas we touch.”
CDP drives sustainability progress
CDP (London, U.K.) is a global non-profit organization recognized for its environmental benchmarking platform, scoring companies on their transparency and performance related to climate change, water risks and deforestation. This information is used by investors and other stakeholders to make informed decisions and drive progress toward a more sustainable economy.
Syensqo achieves CDP’s leadership tier in climate score, water stewardship
In September 2024, Syensqo (Brussels, Belgium) announced its first One Planet target for Nature, focusing on water stewardship. It reported a dedication to achieve a 20% average reduction in fresh water intake by 2030 compared to 2021 at sites exposed to water availability challenges. This ambitious goal translates to a reduction of more than 7 million cubic meters of fresh water intake. To meet this new goal and mitigate impact on water quality, the company concentrated efforts on 15 key sites, equipping them with comprehensive water stewardship plans to address water quantity and quality-related risks and impacts while aligning with the company’s growth ambitions.
As of September 2025, Syensqo has achieved an A-rating for Climate Change in the 2024 CDP assessment, a rating achieved by only around the top 5% of companies scored by CDP worldwide. In addition to its strong climate score, Syensqo received an A-rating for its Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA), earning a place on CDP’s “SEA A List.” Syensqo also earned a B-rating for water stewardship, reflecting robust management practices and its ongoing commitment to responsible water use, per its goal mentioned above.
Syensqo’s climate action is guided by its One Planet roadmap, with a goal of carbon-neutral operations (scope 1 and 2) by 2040. As of 2024, Syensqo has already achieved 50% of its 2030 GHG reduction targets, which cover scopes 1, 2 and 3 and have been validated by the science-based targets initiative (SBTi), through permanent structural changes.
By 2030, Syensqo aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its own operations by 42% compared to a 2021 baseline. Today, three out of every four Syensqo sites are powered by renewable electricity, including all sites in the U.S. and China. For scope 3 emissions, Syensqo targets a 25% reduction by 2030 in Focus 5 categories of its value chain, compared to a 2021 baseline. To achieve this, the group is collaborating closely with suppliers and customers, particularly through its Supplier Climate Pledge, which covers 80% of Syensqo GHG emissions linked to raw material sourcing.
Kordsa recognized on CDP 2024 Global A List
Kordsa reported earlier this year that the company was recognized on the CDP’s 2024 Global A List for both Climate Change and Water themes. This marks the first time Kordsa has achieved an A-rating in both categories.
Kordsa previously secured a place on the Global A List for Water theme in 2021 and 2022. According to the CDP 2024 results, Kordsa has been evaluated among more than 22,000 corporate companies.
Daher implements concrete ESG action
Daher’s (Nantes, France) ESG performance have been recognized by two globally renowned organizations. The Daher Group received a B-rating from the CDP for its contribution to fighting climate change, as well as the EcoVadis Bronze Medal for its work in environmental matters, human rights, ethics and responsible purchasing.
These evaluations — combined with the renewal of the Supplier Relations and Responsible Purchasing (RFAR) and the Top Employer France labels for the third consecutive year — highlight Daher’s ambition to implement ESG practices and deliver tangible results.
With the EcoVadis bronze medal and a score of 64/100, Daher ranks among the top 20% of companies in the sustainability field. Daher particularly stands out in the area of responsible purchasing, where it earned a score of 70/100 (compared to an industry average of 40/100).
Additional sustainability strategies
Envalior aims for 100% GHG emission reduction by 2040, 100% renewable electricity by 2030
To fulfill Envalior’s (Düsseldorf, Germany) sustainability aim, the company has formed several sustainability ambitions and joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact. Envalior’s goals focus on reducing its GHG emissions and extending its circular portfolio by:
- Achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reducing GHG emissions by 75% by 2030
- Reducing GHG emissions by 100% by 2040
- Offering an entire portfolio of bio-based and/or recycled based alternatives by 2030.
based on 10 universal principles, the UN Global Compact pursues the vision of an inclusive and sustainable global economy and focuses on topics such as human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. Envalior commits to operating in accordance with these fundamental rights and will report annually on its progress, particularly in:
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Envalior’s goal to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030 has a positive impact on SDG 7. The company has implemented various initiatives, including renewable power purchase agreement and solar panel installations that make electricity consumption cleaner. At the same time, these measures relate to SDG 13 as GHG emissions are decreasing. Other measure that enhances Envalior’s emissions consumption is its nitrous oxide reduction plant in Antwerp, Belgium, that saves roughly 450,000 tons of CO2equivalent on a yearly basis. These are only some of several steps that Envalior is taking to become a frontrunner in sustainability.
Henkel makes further progress across all areas of its sustainability strategy
In March 2025, Henkel (Düsseldorf, Germany) published its 2024 sustainability report, noting progress in its climate change and circular economy goals.
By the end of 2024, Henkel had reduced CO2 emissions in its production per ton of product by 64% compared to the base year 2017 and increased the energy purchased from renewable sources to 47%.
Henkel also set net-zero targets, which cover a larger part of the value chain than its climate targets before. By 2045, Henkel aims to reduce its absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 90%. As short-term climate targets, Henkel plans to reduce its absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% and its absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2021). The new targets have been validated by the SBTi. By the end of 2024, Henkel had reduced its scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 20% (compared to 2021).
To further decarbonize the value chain and better capture CO2 emissions in the supply chain (scope 3), Henkel accelerated its engagement program for its global suppliers in 2024. It collects emissions data and defines specific measures to reduce emissions.
Other measures include more sustainable packaging solutions. Henkel further increased the share of recycled plastic in its consumer goods packaging to 25%, expecting to reach 30% by end of 2025. Henkel also aims to design all consumer packaging for recycling; end of 2024, this share had reached 89%. In addition, a new hot melt adhesive (Technomelt brand), used for food packaging, among other things, now consists of at least 49% bio-based raw materials, and less energy is required for customers during the application phase of the product.
Externally, EcoVadis awarded Henkel the Gold Medal. In addition, Henkel was recognized as a Top-Rated Company by Morningstar Sustainalytics for its sustainability performance, and the company received another award from Corporate Knights in its 2025 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ranking. Henkel was also honored with the Sustainable Future Award 2024 by the F.A.Z. Institute and Cision Germany for its many years of credible sustainability communication.
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