Flottweg Receives Gold Seal in Sustainability Rating by EcoVadis
The EcoVadis assessment focuses on 21 sustainability criteria in four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The establishment of specific assessment criteria enables EcoVadis to compare certified companies on an international level. EcoVadis has assessed more than 85,000 companies worldwide in recent years.
“We are very proud to receive the EcoVadis Gold seal. It is a recognition of the hard work and commitment of our interntional teams who are passionate about sustainability and social responsibility,” states Dr. Kersten Link, CEO at Flottweg. “Our machines help make a positive contribution to society and the environment in a wide range of applications. This award encourages us in our quest for a more sustainable future.”
Important Milestone for Customers and Employees
Customers perceive Flottweg’s EcoVadis Gold rating as an impressive milestone in terms of its commitment to sustainability, says Dr. Link: “The Gold seal helps reassure customers that we at Flottweg not only deliver first-class separation technology, but are also a responsible and future-oriented company. The EcoVadis assessment provides our customers with confirmation that Flottweg takes social responsibility seriously and is actively committed to protecting the environment and pursuing ethical business practices."
The award is also an important sign for employees, however: “The Gold seal also makes it clear within Flottweg that the topic of social responsibility is taken seriously and is also reflected in our corporate culture,” explains the Chairman of the Board of Management. Flottweg will continue to drive forward its sustainability efforts in the future through the support and commitment of its employees.
About EcoVadis
EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. More than 100,000 companies in over 175 countries and more than 200 industries have been rated by EcoVadis. The EcoVadis methodology is based on international
sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000. EcoVadis’ assessment and monitoring tools aim to help companies manage risk and develop solutions that improve the environmental footprint in global supply chains.
Specializing in separation technology, Flottweg is a family business with the goal of always achieving tangible success for the customer. With an annual turnover of over 282 million euros and an export quota of over 80 percent, Flottweg is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of centrifuges, equipment and systems. With over 60 years of experience, Flottweg guarantees the highest product quality – Made in Germany.
Flottweg maintains its own subsidiaries in the form of sales and service centers in the USA, the People’s Republic of China, Italy, Peru, Brazil, France, Australia and Mexico.
Flottweg always knows what is important to operators and works daily with this knowledge to find the optimum solution for its customers.
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