EcoVadis Rating Validates FPS Flexible Packaging Solutions Business Sustainability Commitments and Performance
[Amstelveen, Netherlands – November 20, 2024] — FPS Flexible Packaging Solutions announced today that it has achieved a Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments. The result follows last year’s Gold Medal and places the company among the top 1% of companies assessed globally.
In response to this achievement the company’s customers commented:
Nicolas Monard, Senior Central Category Manager, Packaging Material EU at YARA
“FPS has obtained an excellent score with Eco Vadis, a result of their focus and dedicated work on sustainability matters. We are very proud of our collaboration, and such focus and continuous improvement on sustainability is what we seek in all our business partners.
We are especially happy with their very high score on ‘Sustainable Procurement’ as this provides confidence that their upstream supply chain is well managed, which is an important element in the recently adopted CSDDD regulations.”
Ana McAdoo, Global Category Manager at Tronox
“The EcoVadis Platinum rating reinforces our confidence in partnering with a supplier that aligns with our commitment to sustainability, especially for our FIBC life-cycle. This recognition highlights the value of our collaboration in achieving our environmental goals, and it directly supports our dedication to delivering responsibly produced, high-quality products to our customers. Knowing we work with a supplier of such high standards strengthens our position and progress in our own sustainability journey.”
The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. More than 130,000 companies globally have been rated by EcoVadis.
“It is a testament to our sustainability commitments, practices and performance, and a validation of our roadmap for continuous improvement.” – Hari Kumar, CEO
“The EcoVadis assessment motivates us to uphold transparency, build trust with stakeholders, and align with the highest standards, allowing us to deliver greater value and make a positive impact.” – Çağla Aksoy, FPS Global Sustainability Director
To find the FPS Platinum – EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, please follow this link.
About EcoVadis
EcoVadis’ business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidenced-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.
Learn more at EcoVadis.com/suppliers
About FPS Flexible Packaging Solutions
FPS Flexible Packaging Solutions is a leading provider of flexible packaging, specializing in FIBCs, container liners, and more for diverse industries including chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and agriculture. Renowned for ensuring the safe transit of critical products worldwide, FPS is committed to enhancing supply chain efficiency through its innovative product portfolio. A testament to our dedication to sustainability is the establishment of the world’s largest FIBC recycling hub in Romania, a groundbreaking facility designed for the recovery and reprocessing of used FIBCs into high-quality, usable Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin, a key component in our eco-friendly FlexiGreen range.
With a team of over 3,700 colleagues, 13 production plants, and 22 sales locations throughout 19 countries, FPS maintains an expansive global manufacturing and distribution network, providing unparalleled technical expertise and dedicated local customer service. Committed to a sustainable, inclusive future, FPS consistently prioritizes people, embraces diversity, and pursues continuous improvement in all environmental efforts.
For a deeper insight into FPS’s sustainability commitments and initiatives, including our pioneering recycling hub, we invite you to visit our Sustainability page.
For further information or press inquiries, please contact:
Paris Tsouroukidis
Marketing Manager
Email: paraskevas.tsouroukidis@fps.com