Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has increased its score in the comprehensive EcoVadis sustainability assessment and has been again awarded with the platinum rating. This rating represents the highest possible grade achievable. Brenntag is placed again among the top 1% companies across all industries and regions, assessed by the independent sustainability experts of EcoVadis.

Christian Kohlpaintner, chief executive officer of Brenntag SE, said, “Our commitment to a sustainable development is fundamental for Brenntag and our license to operate. It is one of the four key pillars of our ‘Strategy to Win’ and reflects the ambition of Brenntag to shape the future of our industry. The platinum status is based on a comprehensive assessment and recognizes our strong dedication towards sustainability over recent years. This achievement is once again the result of our team striving for excellence, and I can only congratulate our colleagues around the world for this extraordinary accomplishment.”

EcoVadis reviews and evaluates the performance of more than 130,000 companies across 220 industries and 180+ countries in the four areas of environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. In December 2022, Brenntag achieved an overall score of 77 points for the first time and was recognized by the platinum ranking status. This year, Brenntag even further improved its results with 81 points, retaining its leading position.

Andreas Kicherer, vice president Sustainability Brenntag Group, said, “I am very proud that our progress in our sustainability performance is being recognized by EcoVadis, resulting in this exceptional rating once again. Not only reconfirming our platinum status but even improving our score is a testament to our ambitions of leading our industry in sustainability while constantly striving for excellence.”