Ahlstrom Achieves Top One Percent Ranking with EcoVadis Platinum Sustainability Medal

Ahlstrom Achieves Top One Percent Ranking with EcoVadis Platinum Sustainability Medal

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed for sustainability over the past year. The recognition reflects Ahlstrom’s strong performance in four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. With validated Science-Based Targets and membership in the WBCSD, Ahlstrom continues to drive sustainable innovation and support its customers’ environmental goals. The EcoVadis rating underscores the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and leadership in corporate sustainability.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 22-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, placing the company in the top one percent of organizations assessed for sustainability over the past year. This recognition highlights Ahlstrom’s dedication to advancing sustainable practices across its operations.

The Platinum Medal was awarded based on Ahlstrom’s performance in four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and its efforts to align with international sustainability benchmarks.

“We are honored to receive this recognition, which validates our focus on delivering safe, sustainable solutions while striving for progress in all aspects of corporate sustainability,” said Johan Lunabba, Vice President of Sustainability and Public Affairs at Ahlstrom. “With our recently validated Science-Based Targets and membership in the WBCSD, we’re well-positioned to help our customers meet their own sustainability goals. The EcoVadis Platinum Medal reinforces our progress and commitment to these important initiatives.”

EcoVadis, a globally recognized sustainability rating platform, evaluates companies based on rigorous standards such as the UN Global Compact Principles, International Labour Organization conventions, GRI standards, and ISO 26000 guidelines. Its evidence-based ratings provide companies with detailed insights and actionable strategies for advancing sustainability performance.

This latest accolade underscores Ahlstrom’s leadership in integrating sustainability into its business operations, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in helping customers achieve their environmental and social objectives.

Ahlstrom in brief  
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. Read more www.ahlstrom.com

Media Contact:

Katja Ollila
Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications
+358 44 517 0891
katja.ollila@ahlstrom.com

SOURCE: Ahlstrom