Global pioneer in specialised chemicals for sustainable solutions, Archroma, has received a Gold grade for sustainability performance from EcoVadis, a global grading organisation. With this, Archroma’s ranking among the top 5 per cent of over 130,000 businesses from 180 countries and 220 industries evaluated by EcoVadis by strict standards of labour and human rights, ethics, environmental performance, and sustainable procurement is solidified.

“Archroma has a clear sustainability strategy that guides all of our efforts to develop and deliver innovative solutions that enhance people’s lives. This is encapsulated in the ambitious environmental operations targets we have just announced for 2030,” Mark Garrett, Group CEO, Archroma, said. “Our enduring goal is to lead our industry towards a more sustainable future. By engaging with platforms like EcoVadis, we strengthen our commitment to partnership and transparency while retaining our focus on consumers and the environment.”

It also includes Archroma’s internal operational goals. With zero hazardous waste going to landfills, Archroma aims to cut water intensity by 40 per cent, energy intensity by 15 per cent, and trash intensity by 10 per cent between 2023 and 2030. Additionally, it plans to aggressively reduce its own plants and processes’ absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20 per cent, as well as its indirect GHG emissions from its energy use, by 40 per cent.

“We have been tracking our sustainability journey through the EcoVadis assessments since 2017 and it has been so motivating to chart our progress and to see how much the standard of sustainability management has also improved across industries over this time,” Martina Beitke, Group Sustainability Director, Archroma, said. “At Archroma, we believe that strong leadership, shared goals and a culture that supports innovation and partnership are the keys to creating value for our stakeholders and a positive impact on people and planet.”