Technimark, a manufacturing provider for the healthcare market, has announced that it has been awarded a Silver medal from EcoVadis in recognition of its sustainability performance. The rating places Technimark among the top 9% of assessed companies across all industries worldwide.
“Technimark has always been a technology leader. We are leveraging this heritage to support our commitment to sustainability,” said Brad Wellington, the company’s CEO. “Additionally, we are continuing to build on our corporate culture of responsibility while creating value for our customers. We are pleased to be recognised by EcoVadis for our efforts to reduce our environmental impact, support and empower our teammates, and hold ourselves to the highest standards of business conduct.”
Technimark’s performance was assessed across 21 indicators in four themes: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Sustainable Procurement and Ethics. EcoVadis’ assessment methodology is built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000. The leading business sustainability ratings organisation covers 200+ industry categories, 175 countries, and more than 100,000 companies worldwide.
“Partnership with EcoVadis helps build trust and transparency with our customers,” notes vice president, ESG, Katie Distler. “We consider our annual rating as a gauge of Technimark’s progress to act on the sustainability issues of greatest importance to our stakeholders and business. It is also a tangible symbol of the dedication of our teammates globally who show up daily with a responsible business mindset. Our EcoVadis rating continues to improve, and we will always strive for more.”
Technimark is a signatory to the UN Global Compact and an active member of the Association of Plastic Recyclers and the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council, where it leverages its expertise and partners across the value chain to advance sustainability and product circularity in the industry. As part of its Ambition 2030, Technimark will soon announce updated company-wide goals focused on climate, waste reduction, responsible sourcing and employee engagement.