Platinum confirmed: In 2026, SÜDPACK once again posts top scores across every EcoVadis rating category

Platinum confirmed in 2026

12/05/2026 readtime

3 min.

There are only a few companies that make it to the top. And even fewer that manage to stay there - and continuously improve.

SÜDPACK is one of them again in 2026: In the latest EcoVadis rating, the Group has once again been awarded the Platinum Medal, placing it among the top 1% of all companies assessed worldwide.

It’s a result that speaks for itself—and one that underscores just how consistently SÜDPACK is pursuing its course: sustainable value creation, transparent processes and active responsibility along the entire supply chain.

86 out of 100 points: a clear signal of progress

With 86 out of 100 points, SÜDPACK improves again compared to the previous year—continuing the impressive momentum of the past few years:

2022: 59 points and Silver
2023: 63 points and Silver
2025: 84 points and Platinum
2026: 86 points and Platinum

This steady improvement highlights how deeply sustainability is anchored within the organization.

For SÜDPACK, the rating is far more than an award—it’s a reflection of its mindset and a valuable tool for continued development.

Strong performance across all four EcoVadis categories

EcoVadis evaluates companies worldwide across four core sustainability areas. In 2026, SÜDPACK delivers an especially strong picture—particularly where transparency, accountability, and long-term thinking matter most.

Environment & Labor and Human Rights: consistently at a very high level
These two areas have been among SÜDPACK’s strengths for years. They reflect how consistently environmental management, workplace safety, social responsibility and global standards are implemented.

Ethics: a noticeable jump from 72 to 80 points
An outstanding result built on concrete actions:
- new risk assessments for information security
- more in-depth assessments for anti-corruption prevention
- exceptionally high coverage of relevant policies and certifications

It’s a strong signal of how seriously SÜDPACK takes compliance, transparency, and responsible conduct.

Sustainable Procurement: up from 77 to 85 points
This is where it becomes clear just how firmly sustainability is embedded across the entire supply chain.
EcoVadis particularly highlights:
- systematic CSR risk assessments for suppliers and material groups
- clear documentation of decision-making pathways
- incentive programs that prioritize suppliers with strong environmental and social standards

The result: supply chain management that creates transparency—and actively helps improve sustainability performance on a global scale.

Ecovadis Categories

Environment
Labor & Human Rights
Ethics
Sustainable Procurement

“Sustainability Leadership” as a strategic framework—and a lived reality

The Platinum Medal isn’t a coincidence—it’s the outcome of a long-term strategy.

With its “Sustainability Leadership” positioning, SÜDPACK is pursuing ambitious targets across the board: environment, social responsibility, ethics, and responsible procurement.

The rating shows these goals aren’t just defined—they’re embedded across the organization and implemented in measurable ways. It also shows how committed the entire team is —from production and purchasing to development and administration.

Why EcoVadis matters so much to SÜDPACK

EcoVadis is now one of the world’s leading sustainability ratings. More than 150,000 companies are assessed each year using standardized criteria—making it a key building block of modern supply chains.

For SÜDPACK, that translates into three key benefits:

1. Transparency: Our performance is objectively assessed each year.
2. Benchmarking: Comparing ourselves with international best practices reveals where untapped potential lies.
3. Motivation: The rating is an incentive to keep refining our processes—and to set new standards.

Platinum is a milestone—but not the finish line

With Platinum, SÜDPACK ranks among the sustainability leaders in its industry. But for the company, the award means one thing above all: a commitment to keep moving forward—decisively.

Because sustainable development never ends—it thrives on continuous improvement, a critical eye, bold decisions and real responsibility throughout the entire value chain.

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