UPM scores platinum in EcoVadis assessment

EcoVadis has recognized UPM with a platinum score based on the company’s sustainability performance in the following four categories: Environment, Labour and human rights, Ethics and Sustainable procurement.  

Only one per cent of the 100,000 global companies assessed received platinum. UPM’s score 87/100 was one of the highest in the manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard industry. 

‘Compared to last year, our carbon score improved most,’ said Sami Lundgren, vice president, responsibility, UPM. ‘We are extremely proud that our climate change related management and strong decarbonization ambition with approved Science Based Targets were recognized with the highest possible Leader status. UPM’s top rating recognizes the work we have done to promote sustainability in the whole value chain and embraces our work towards the future beyond fossils.’