04.01.22
Today, businesses are under increasing pressure to disclose critical sustainability information to obtain vital environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments, improve their brand image in the eyes of consumers, and confirm the results of their sustainability practices to industry regulators.
Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown to become a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 90,000 rated companies.
Tens of thousands of companies partner with EcoVadis to collaborate on sustainability with a common platform, universal scorecard, benchmarks and performance improvement tools.
The organization envisions “a global marketplace where sustainability intelligence influences every business decision—improving economies, people’s lives and the planet we all depend on.”
The rating structure is based on four levels: Platinum (top 1%), Gold (top 5%), Silver (top 25%), and Bronze (top 50%).
Furthermore, the methodology is built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000, covering 200+ spend categories and 160+ countries. The Sustainability Scorecard illustrates performance across 21 indicators in four themes:
Based on this vigorous methodology, a brand that works with an EcoVadis-certified supplier, is assured that their manufacturing process has been reviewed and meets the highest standards of sustainability. Companies must go through the rigorous process every year to maintain their ranking or enhance their standing.
By partnering with Ecovadis certified suppliers, brands can strengthen the social, environmental and economic performance of their supply chain, reducing their collective footprints and strengthening their companies as well. EcoVadis’ standards also help companies map their supplier performance to their own responsibility standards, and thereby present a compelling sustainability story to consumers.
The following are just some of the beauty industry suppliers that have earned EcoVadis certification in the past year:
With an overall score of 67/100, Albéa belongs to the top five percent of companies rated by EcoVadis and the top three percent of companies rated in the category “Manufacture of plastic products industry.”
"We are very honored to be recognized as one of the leading sustainable companies in our industry,” added François Luscan, Albéa’s president and CEO. “This award is an incentive to strengthen our position as thought leader, innovator and trusted partner and to continue our collaborative work with our customers and stakeholders.”
“We appreciate this recognition by EcoVadis of Arkay’s mission to maintain a positive influence in our global community,” said Arkay CEO Mitchell Kaneff. “It affirms Arkay’s ongoing fidelity to achieving progress ethically—not only for the sake of our customers, but to undertake steps leading to a more sustainable future, both environmentally and communally.”
The silver rating places Qosina and Qosmedix in the top 25% of all the companies that EcoVadis evaluates.
“We are honored to have been awarded the silver medal in recognition of our ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts,” said Qosina Corp. president and CEO Scott Herskovitz. “This honor strengthens our commitment and goals for a better future, and we will continue to advance our sustainability efforts with even greater determination.”
The Platinum award is the highest recognition given by EcoVadis and places Diamond in the top 1% of all companies evaluated worldwide. Diamond received a Gold rating the previous four years.
“We’re very proud of this recognition as it affirms our commitment to sustainability and value as a supply chain partner,” said Dennis Bacchetta, director of marketing and founding member of Diamond’s Green Team. “By designing packaging with an emphasis on recyclable or recycled materials and energy-efficient production methods, we can stand behind the integrity of our products on behalf of our stakeholders and our planet.”
Geka was rated in the top 6% of companies in both Environment and Sustainable Procurement categories, among the top 5% for Ethics and in the top 1% for Labor & Human Rights.
“We are delighted to receive our second EcoVadis Platinum medal, as it recognizes the hard work of our entire organization in realizing our sustainability strategy,” said Florent Lafond, CEO at Geka. “Working with independent experts to benchmark the environmental footprint of our activities is a key aspect of our commitment to continuous improvement. This information is also vital for sharing our progress with our customers and suppliers, helping us to support their initiatives and create greener supply chains.”
ICS CEO and founder Susanne Nichols, says, “We are honored to receive this Gold Medal recognition from EcoVadis. Being sustainable, environmentally conscious, as well as ethically and socially responsible have been core principals at ICS since we were founded over 30 years ago. At ICS, we believe sustainable packaging should meet the functional packaging needs of the present without compromising future generations, and this central sustainability goal is ingrained in our daily practices and is embedded in our company culture and processes.”
The company ranks among the top 5% of all companies, as assessed by EcoVadis. This is the second consecutive year Knoll Packaging has received a Gold medal.
Jeremy Cohen, president and CEO of Knoll Packaging, said, "Receiving a Gold ranking for the second year in a row is a reflection of our ability to have greater control of our supply chain through FSC-Certification, the ability to measure material consumption, and the implementation of recyclable materials, including Knoll Ecoform molded pulp. We are prepared to meet the growing demands from EcoVadis and our industry, as our team continues to set the standard for luxury sustainable packaging.”
Stay tuned to Beauty Packaging for updates on industry suppliers that have achieved EcoVadis—and other—certifications.
Why Companies Should Consider Partnering with Ecovadis Certified Suppliers
Partnering with an EcoVadis certified supplier is one way to enhance a brand’s sustainability practices and cover all of the CSR bases.Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown to become a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 90,000 rated companies.
Tens of thousands of companies partner with EcoVadis to collaborate on sustainability with a common platform, universal scorecard, benchmarks and performance improvement tools.
The organization envisions “a global marketplace where sustainability intelligence influences every business decision—improving economies, people’s lives and the planet we all depend on.”
The rating structure is based on four levels: Platinum (top 1%), Gold (top 5%), Silver (top 25%), and Bronze (top 50%).
What is the EcoVadis CSR score?
The EcoVadis sustainability assessment methodology is at the heart of EcoVadis’ Ratings and Scorecards and is an evaluation of how well a company has integrated the principles of Sustainability/CSR into their business and management system. It is based on seven founding principles:- Assessment by International Experts
- Tailored to Industry Sector, Country and Company Size
- Source Diversification to Ensure Rich Stakeholder Input for Reliable Scoring
- Utilize Technology to Ensure a Secure and Confidential Process and Accelerated Cycle Time
- Traceability and Transparency of Documentation
- Evidence-Based
- Excellence Through Continuous Improvement
Furthermore, the methodology is built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000, covering 200+ spend categories and 160+ countries. The Sustainability Scorecard illustrates performance across 21 indicators in four themes:
- Environment
- Labor and Human Rights
- Ethics
- Sustainable Procurement
Based on this vigorous methodology, a brand that works with an EcoVadis-certified supplier, is assured that their manufacturing process has been reviewed and meets the highest standards of sustainability. Companies must go through the rigorous process every year to maintain their ranking or enhance their standing.
By partnering with Ecovadis certified suppliers, brands can strengthen the social, environmental and economic performance of their supply chain, reducing their collective footprints and strengthening their companies as well. EcoVadis’ standards also help companies map their supplier performance to their own responsibility standards, and thereby present a compelling sustainability story to consumers.
The following are just some of the beauty industry suppliers that have earned EcoVadis certification in the past year:
Albéa
In May 2021, Albéa’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability was confirmed by EcoVadis with the gold level.With an overall score of 67/100, Albéa belongs to the top five percent of companies rated by EcoVadis and the top three percent of companies rated in the category “Manufacture of plastic products industry.”
"We are very honored to be recognized as one of the leading sustainable companies in our industry,” added François Luscan, Albéa’s president and CEO. “This award is an incentive to strengthen our position as thought leader, innovator and trusted partner and to continue our collaborative work with our customers and stakeholders.”
Arkay Packaging
Arkay Packaging once again received the Gold Recognition Level from EcoVadis in May 2021, putting it in the top 5% of all respondents in the industry.“We appreciate this recognition by EcoVadis of Arkay’s mission to maintain a positive influence in our global community,” said Arkay CEO Mitchell Kaneff. “It affirms Arkay’s ongoing fidelity to achieving progress ethically—not only for the sake of our customers, but to undertake steps leading to a more sustainable future, both environmentally and communally.”
Qosina Corp. and Qosmedix
Qosina Corp. and its beauty division, Qosmedix, were awarded a silver medal for corporate social responsibility and business sustainability from EcoVadis, in September 2021.The silver rating places Qosina and Qosmedix in the top 25% of all the companies that EcoVadis evaluates.
“We are honored to have been awarded the silver medal in recognition of our ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts,” said Qosina Corp. president and CEO Scott Herskovitz. “This honor strengthens our commitment and goals for a better future, and we will continue to advance our sustainability efforts with even greater determination.”
Diamond Packaging
Diamond Packaging was awarded a Platinum rating by EcoVadis in December 2021.The Platinum award is the highest recognition given by EcoVadis and places Diamond in the top 1% of all companies evaluated worldwide. Diamond received a Gold rating the previous four years.
“We’re very proud of this recognition as it affirms our commitment to sustainability and value as a supply chain partner,” said Dennis Bacchetta, director of marketing and founding member of Diamond’s Green Team. “By designing packaging with an emphasis on recyclable or recycled materials and energy-efficient production methods, we can stand behind the integrity of our products on behalf of our stakeholders and our planet.”
Geka
Geka, a provider of high precision beauty application solutions, was awarded a Platinum medal for sustainability by EcoVadis in December 2021. This rating places Geka in the top 1% of companies assessed in its sector for the second year running.Geka was rated in the top 6% of companies in both Environment and Sustainable Procurement categories, among the top 5% for Ethics and in the top 1% for Labor & Human Rights.
“We are delighted to receive our second EcoVadis Platinum medal, as it recognizes the hard work of our entire organization in realizing our sustainability strategy,” said Florent Lafond, CEO at Geka. “Working with independent experts to benchmark the environmental footprint of our activities is a key aspect of our commitment to continuous improvement. This information is also vital for sharing our progress with our customers and suppliers, helping us to support their initiatives and create greener supply chains.”
International Cosmetic Suppliers Ltd.
International Cosmetic Suppliers, Ltd. (ICS), founded in 1991, was awarded a Gold Medal rating from EcoVadis in January 2022. Its overall score ranked in the 96th percentile. In the previous year, it received a Silver Medal.ICS CEO and founder Susanne Nichols, says, “We are honored to receive this Gold Medal recognition from EcoVadis. Being sustainable, environmentally conscious, as well as ethically and socially responsible have been core principals at ICS since we were founded over 30 years ago. At ICS, we believe sustainable packaging should meet the functional packaging needs of the present without compromising future generations, and this central sustainability goal is ingrained in our daily practices and is embedded in our company culture and processes.”
Knoll Printing & Packaging
Knoll Printing & Packaging was awarded a Gold medal from EcoVadis in February 2022.The company ranks among the top 5% of all companies, as assessed by EcoVadis. This is the second consecutive year Knoll Packaging has received a Gold medal.
Jeremy Cohen, president and CEO of Knoll Packaging, said, "Receiving a Gold ranking for the second year in a row is a reflection of our ability to have greater control of our supply chain through FSC-Certification, the ability to measure material consumption, and the implementation of recyclable materials, including Knoll Ecoform molded pulp. We are prepared to meet the growing demands from EcoVadis and our industry, as our team continues to set the standard for luxury sustainable packaging.”
More EcoVadis-Certified Beauty Industry Suppliers
Additional EcoVadis-certified beauty industry suppliers (at various levels) include: A&H International Cosmetics, Albea, Anomatic, Arcade, Arkay, Asquan, BillerudKornsas, C-Care, Chromavis, Croda, Diamond, Geka, HCP, ICS, Intercos, Knoll, Metsa Board, Qosina/Qosmedix, Roctool, Silgan Dispensing, Texen, Verescence, Voyant Beauty, WWP, ZignagoStay tuned to Beauty Packaging for updates on industry suppliers that have achieved EcoVadis—and other—certifications.
