Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 7th May 2026 Issue no. 1209
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Sofidel awarded EcoVadis ESG rating platinum medal
Italian tissue manufacturer Sofidel has been awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability. This is the highest recognition in the EcoVadis rating, placing Sofidel in the top 1% of companies with the highest scores in the global EcoVadis database.
EcoVadis is a global provider of corporate sustainability ratings, with a network of over 150,000 companies assessed worldwide. Its methodology is based on international sustainability standards - including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000 - and measures company performance in four key areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
"The EcoVadis Platinum rating is significant,” says Enzo Ricci, Sofidel vice president - marketing & sales private label. “It is one of the most widely used ESG ratings, particularly valued by major retail chains to monitor the sustainability of their suppliers. This achievement attests to the quality of our work in fundamental areas such as risk management, compliance and the monitoring of the Group's environmental, social, and ethical performance.
“Sofidel is constantly working to minimize its impact on natural capital, facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, and create shared value for all its stakeholders.”
Established in 1966, the Sofidel Group is active in 13 European countries and in12 States the US. It boasts approximately 9,500 employees and a production capacity of 1,983,000 metric tons per year. In 2024, the Group had Net Sales of 3.225 billion Euros.
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