SACO AEI Polymers, a manufacturer of specialty polymer compounds and masterbatches, has received a Platinum rating in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment system. As a result, the company has entered the group of 1% of companies worldwide with the highest EcoVadis scores in terms of sustainability performance. This distinction covers four key assessment areas: environment, human rights and labour practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The result reflects the company’s declared long-term approach to responsible production, adherence to ethical business conduct, and continuous improvement in environmental and social performance.
Scope of the EcoVadis assessment and significance of the Platinum rating
EcoVadis is a global sustainability rating system for companies, covering more than 150,000 firms and organizations in 180 countries. The assessment methodology is based on international standards such as the UN Global Compact, International Labour Organization conventions, GRI standards, and ISO 26000 guidelines. Awarding the Platinum rating means that SACO AEI Polymers’ sustainability management profile has been evaluated as belonging to the highest level within this peer group.
The EcoVadis assessment covers four areas: environmental impact management, labour and human rights practices, business ethics, and sustainable procurement policies. A high score in each of these pillars is interpreted as confirmation of the company’s declared commitment to responsible value chain management, reducing environmental impact, and complying with social and ethical standards.
Sustainability strategy at SACO AEI Polymers
The statement emphasizes that achieving the Platinum rating is linked to the long-term sustainability strategy implemented at SACO AEI Polymers. The company indicates that activities in this area are not one-off initiatives, but form part of the way the enterprise operates, covering operational processes, innovation, and cooperation with customers.
Commenting on the EcoVadis assessment result, Luca Saggese, chief executive officer of SACO AEI Polymers, said: "This Platinum rating is a powerful validation of our long-term sustainability strategy and the dedication of our teams worldwide. Sustainability is not an initiative at SACO AEI Polymers - it is embedded in how we operate, innovate, and partner with our customers." The statement notes that the result is intended to confirm the company’s role as a partner for customers seeking high-performance solutions that are also aligned with high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
The company’s position in the polymer value chain
The EcoVadis rating is presented as a factor strengthening SACO AEI Polymers’ position as a supplier in the polymers and additives industry, declaring alignment of its operations with sustainability requirements. Platinum status is indicated as a differentiating element within the global network of assessed companies, particularly in the context of growing customer and partner expectations regarding transparency and verification of ESG practices in supply chains.
The company highlights that it sees the EcoVadis assessment as a factor enhancing customer trust and as a tool supporting dialogue with stakeholders on the environmental and social impact of products and processes. The communication also points to the importance of the international reference frameworks used by EcoVadis, such as the UN Global Compact, ILO conventions, GRI standards, and ISO 26000, which serve as benchmarks for corporate policies and practices in the field of sustainability.
Next steps and communication with the market
SACO AEI Polymers declares that it will continue its sustainability efforts across the entire value chain and all areas of its operations. The information emphasizes that the company intends to further develop an approach based on responsible management, covering both production processes and cooperation with suppliers and customers.
At the same time, the company refers interested parties to the EcoVadis website, where information is available for suppliers interested in the sustainability rating system, and to its own website sacoaei.com, which provides information about SACO AEI Polymers’ activities and portfolio. The statement indicates that the company sees the development of sustainability practices as a component of building a more responsible and resilient future for the entire polymers and additives industry.
