EcoVadis Platinium to Saugbrugs

27/09/2024

We are proud to announce that Norske Skog Saugbrugs has once again received the Platinum rating from EcoVadis!

This is a significant recognition of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and environmental responsibility. EcoVadis is a global rating platform that assesses companies' sustainability efforts, and Platinum is the highest distinction awarded to the top 1% of companies. We are honored to be among them! 

 A huge thank you to all our employees for their dedication in making Norske Skog Saugbrugs a greener and more responsible company. 

Together, we are building a sustainable future! 

says Per Ivar Berg, Managing Director of Norske Skog Saugbrugs. 

About Norske Skog Saugbrugs:

Norske Skog Saugbrugs is part of the Norske Skog group, one of the world's leading producers of newsprint and magazine paper. The Saugbrugs mill produces 200 000 tonnes of magazine paper (SC grade) on two machines. Norske Skog Saugbrugs has about 400 employees and 40 apprentices. Saugbrugs is performing a main study to produce 300 000 tonnes of BCTMP.

EcoVadis Platinum is the highest level of recognition awarded by EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating platform. It signifies that a company ranks in the top 1% of organizations assessed in terms of their environmental, social, and ethical performance. Achieving Platinum status indicates strong commitments to sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and transparency across key areas like environmental practices, labor conditions, fair business operations, and supply chain management.

Here are some key facts about EcoVadis:

1. Founded: EcoVadis was established in 2007.
2. Global Reach: EcoVadis assesses companies in over 200 industries across 175+ countries.
3. Company Coverage: Over 100,000 companies are rated by EcoVadis globally, including organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large multinationals.
4. Assessment Criteria: EcoVadis evaluates companies based on 21 sustainability criteria, grouped into four main themes:
   • Environment
   • Labor & Human Rights
   • Ethics
   • Sustainable Procurement
5. Rating Levels: Companies are rated on a scale from 0 to 100, with recognition levels including Bronze (top 50%), Silver (top 25%), Gold (top 5%), and Platinum (top 1%).
6. Team Size: EcoVadis employs more than 1,000 people from over 50 nationalities, with expertise in sustainability, supply chain, and corporate responsibility.
7. Recognition: More than 750 industry-leading multinational corporations use EcoVadis assessments for supply chain sustainability performance tracking.

These facts highlight EcoVadis' significant impact on promoting sustainability across global supply chains.