Südpack achieves platinum status with EcoVadis

Germany-based film manufacturer Südpack, has been awarded platinum status EcoVadis, moving up from the silver status in the previous year and ranking amongst the top 1 percent of companies rated by the sustainability intelligence platform.

Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis assessed more than 150,000 companies across 250 industries and 185 countries in terms of sustainability. Only the top 35 percent receive medals, ranging from bronze to platinum.

The EcoVadis methodology is based on internationally recognized sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the UN Global Compact and ISO 26000.

In the 2025 rating, Südpack improved its performance by approximately 30 percent compared to 2023. Its score of over 90 out of 100 points in the environment category was particularly impressive, reflecting the company’s comprehensive environmental policies and external certifications.

EcoVadis also awarded Südpack an exceptionally high score for its effective implementation of sustainability measures derived from policies and certifications. It also excelled in the labor and human rights category, earning a rating of well over 80 percent.

This strong performance was largely due to numerous initiatives and measures that the company launched or already implemented, supported by certifications such as ISO 45001 and SA8000. These efforts range from health protection and occupational safety to anti-discrimination policies and the prevention of child labor. Thanks to its efforts, Südpack also improved its sustainable procurement score by 50 percent compared to 2023.

‘EcoVadis enables us to set industry standards for environmental and social responsibility, position ourselves as a high-performance business partner, and create long-term value for all stakeholders,’ said Erik Bouts, managing director at Südpack.