SGD Pharma, a global leader in glass pharmaceutical packaging, has achieved a gold medal in EcoVadis’ 2024 sustainability ratings. Building upon previous years, SGD Pharma’s score of 77 puts the business in the 98th percentile for manufacturers of glass and glass products. EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of sustainability ratings, assesses more than 125,000 companies across four main areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Sustainable Procurement and Ethics.
SGD Pharma’s gold medal reflects its:
- Ranking in the top 5 percent of all companies assessed
- Score of 77/100 covering four categories, Environment, Sustainable Procurement, Ethics and Labour and Human Rights
- Ongoing commitment to learning from and improving upon its current sustainable efforts.
SGD Pharma has worked hard to implement a range of sustainable practices across its five global manufacturing plants which have been instrumental in securing its gold rating. 81 percent of SGD Pharma’s operational lines are ISO 14001 certified, demonstrating its adherence to environmental objectives, while the company’s Vemula, India plant has recently achieved a SA 8000 certification showing its dedication to the highest social standards. In regards to ethical practice, EcoVadis noted that SGD Pharma has updated its whistleblowing procedures and has recently run an awareness campaign on anti-corruption. Meanwhile, SGD Pharma’s French purchasing team ensures that the company meets sustainable procurement targets through its ObsAR membership which issues organizations with guidelines on responsible purchasing.
Decarbonization is also a key priority for SGD Pharma, with the company committing to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) last year as part of its ongoing sustainability drive.
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