EcoVadis has recognized UPM with a platinum score based on the company's sustainability performance in the following four categories: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Only one percent of the 100.000 global companies assessed received platinum. UPM's score of 87/100 was one of the highest in the Pulp, Paper and Board Manufacturing industry.
“Compared to last year, our carbon score improved the best,” he says. sami lundgren, Vice President of Responsibility at UPM. “We are very proud that our climate change stewardship and strong decarbonization ambition with approved science-based targets have been recognized with the highest possible leadership status. UPM's top rating recognizes the work we have done to promote sustainability throughout the value chain and embraces our work towards the future beyond fossils.”
EcoVadis evaluates the performance of companies operating globally in more than 200 purchasing categories and in more than 175 countries. The rating is based on a comprehensive assessment of the companies' sustainability operations, including verified public information on supply chain practices. Read more about EcoVadis www.ecovadis.com.
