Synopsis
Acerinox, achieving an 82-point rating, clinches EcoVadis's Platinum medal for the second consecutive year. Recognized in the top 1% of its industry, this accolade showcases the company's unwavering dedication to sustainability. With improvements from last year's score, Acerinox's commitment encompasses robust governance, environmental responsibility, labor practices, and ethical procurement methods.
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Acerinox has once again secured the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum medal, underlining its profound commitment to sustainability. Scoring 82 points, the company stands in the top 1% of its industry, showcasing continuous enhancement from its previous year's score of 79. This recognition emphasizes Acerinox's robust governance framework, ensuring adherence to the highest ethical standards.
The EcoVadis Platinum medal signifies a rigorous assessment validating Acerinox's management systems' sustainability criteria alignment. This evaluation encompasses 21 sustainability factors across four core categories: environmental consciousness, labor and human rights practices, ethical standards, and sustainable procurement. Acerinox's corporate governance ensures adherence to stringent ethical and integrity benchmarks.
Environmental stewardship remains a cornerstone of Acerinox's operations, with a dedicated focus on climate change mitigation and circular economy-aligned solutions. The company prioritizes efficient production methods, reaffirming its commitment to preserving the natural environment.
In terms of labor practices, Acerinox prioritizes talent acquisition and retention, fostering diversity, equal opportunities, and a secure work environment that upholds human rights. Additionally, the company extends its responsibility to suppliers, ensuring a fair and transparent value chain.
EcoVadis highlighted Acerinox's noteworthy practices in energy and water conservation, employee health and safety, anti-corruption measures, and supply chain environmental and social practices. Acerinox's commitment to continuous sustainability management aligns with EcoVadis's evaluation, identifying areas for global impact and improvement.
Conclusion
This accolade cements Acerinox's dedication to sustainability, reinforcing its objective to craft efficient materials for the future, driving societal progress, and creating stakeholder value. CEO Bernardo Velázquez emphasized the group's commitment to responsible and robust progress.
