Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in high-quality, sustainable ingredients from natural sources, today announced it has been awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, one of the world’s most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings. This distinction places Jungbunzlauer in the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis globally for their environmental, social and ethical practices.
The EcoVadis Platinum Medal recognises Jungbunzlauer’s outstanding performance across all four key sustainability areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
“We are proud of this recognition which reflects our steadfast commitment to sustainability”, said Michael Pohlscheidt, Executive Vice President of Operations at Jungbunzlauer. “For many years, we’ve considered sustainability a driver of innovation and long-term value for Jungbunzlauer, our customers, colleagues and partners. This reinforces our role as a trusted partner for responsibly produced, naturally derived, high-performance ingredients, helping customers achieve their product and sustainability goals.”
Jungbunzlauer’s comprehensive approach to sustainability is aligned with internationally recognised standards and frameworks such as UNGC and SBTi. The company consistently integrates sustainable practices throughout its value chain, from sourcing raw materials to product development and manufacturing and distribution processes. This includes efforts in areas such as circularity, renewable energy, water savings, product safety, and responsible supply chains, as well as a strong focus on employee well-being and diversity.
Through these actions, Jungbunzlauer advances its purpose of leading the way in developing naturally better ingredients that enhance everyday life, ensuring that sustainability is at the heart of how it innovates, operates, and serves its customers and communities worldwide.