Ahlstrom Earns Top-Tier EcoVadis Recognition with Platinum Medal for Excellence in Responsible Business Practices

Ahlstrom Earns Top-Tier EcoVadis Recognition with Platinum Medal for Excellence in Responsible Business Practices

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, achieving an improved score of 86 out of 100 and ranking within the top one percent of companies assessed globally. The recognition reflects the company’s strong sustainability performance across environmental, ethical, and social dimensions, as well as its responsible procurement practices. Executive Vice President Wouter Hut highlighted that sustainability remains central to Ahlstrom’s growth strategy, driving innovation and customer trust. The assessment, aligned with major international standards including the UN Global Compact and ISO 26000, validates Ahlstrom’s commitment to continuous improvement and leadership in sustainable materials manufacturing.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 28-Oct-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has earned a Platinum Medal from EcoVadis for its outstanding sustainability performance — placing the company among the top one percent of all rated organizations worldwide. With an improved overall score of 86 out of 100, Ahlstrom has reached the highest recognition level in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, underscoring its continued progress in responsible business practices and environmental stewardship.

The EcoVadis evaluation assesses companies across four key pillars: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Ahlstrom’s Platinum status highlights the effectiveness of its sustainability management systems and its success in embedding sustainable principles throughout its operations, supply chain, and product development.

“This EcoVadis Platinum rating reaffirms that responsible business is not a cost — it’s a catalyst for growth,” said Wouter Hut, Executive Vice President of Procurement and Sustainability at Ahlstrom. “By integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations, we not only drive innovation and build customer confidence but also create lasting value for our stakeholders.”

EcoVadis is one of the world’s most respected sustainability assessment platforms, providing evidence-based evaluations of corporate environmental, social, and ethical performance. Its methodology aligns with leading international frameworks such as the UN Global Compact Ten Principles, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO 26000. Through this comprehensive rating system, companies receive clear insights into their sustainability achievements and guidance for ongoing improvement.

Ahlstrom’s Platinum recognition reflects its unwavering dedication to sustainable growth, ethical governance, and responsible sourcing — reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for customers seeking high-performance materials with a positive environmental and social impact.

For more information, please contact: Annemiek Voorzee, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, annemiek.voorzee@ahlstrom.com  

To read more about our sustainability efforts, please visit: https://www.ahlstrom.com/sustainability/  

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. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com.

Media contact:

Annemiek Voorzee
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
annemiek.voorzee@ahlstrom.com

SOURCE: Ahlstrom