Holcim Deutschland GmbH wins gold status for entrepreneurship

16 Dec 2021 CW Team

Holcim Deutschland GmbH was awarded gold status by the independent CSR rating platform EcoVadis in December 2021 for sustainable entrepreneurship, placing it among the top 5% of all participating companies in the cement, lime, and gypsum sector. Holcim achieved gold status in its third rating, following 2016 and 2019. This is given to businesses that have received an average score of 63 to 77 out of a possible 100.

EcoVadis evaluates a company's long-term viability in four areas: the environment, labour practices, fair business practices, and sustainable procurement. In all four areas, Holcim Germany outperformed the industry average. Holcim did particularly well in the environmental category, receiving 90 out of 100 points.

Holcim Deutschland GmbH is a company that manufactures cement and concrete products and is based in Hamburg, Germany. Holcim Deutschland GmbH employs a total of 1,316 people across all of its locations and generates sales of $283.85 million. The Holcim Deutschland GmbH corporate family consists of 3,060 companies.

EcoVadis has grown to become the world's largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, with over 75,000 rated companies worldwide since its inception in 2007.

EcoVadis' scorecards are simple to use and provide actionable information on environmental, social, and ethical risks.

The Ecovadis rating encompasses a wide range of non-financial management systems, including impacts on the environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Each business is assessed on the material issues that are relevant to its size, location, and industry.

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