Sep. 18, 2021 - The leading business sustainability rating company EcoVadis has awarded Vesuvius a Gold Medal for management of Sustainability.
Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown to become the world's largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 75,000 rated companies operating in more than 160 countries and 200 industries. Vesuvius is now in the top 8% of companies EcoVadis rates.
EcoVadis scores companies from 0-100 based on their overall approach to sustainability and their environmental, social and corporate governance. The assessment covers four pillars (Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, Sustainable Procurement) and 21 chapters.
VP Sustainability Alexander Laugier-Werth thanked everyone in Vesuvius for the huge range of sustainability initiatives being taken at all levels and in all parts of the company.
"Across Vesuvius, we are working to create a Better Tomorrow for our Planet, our Customers, Our People and our Communities. We can all be very proud that our sustainability efforts are being recognised."