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Bakelite Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal

We’re thrilled to announce that Bakelite has earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, a globally recognized leader in business sustainability ratings.

This achievement places us in the top 5% of more than 130,000 companies assessed worldwide, a powerful reflection of our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. Read the Press Release

Bakelite’s Gold Medal reflects a strong and steadily advancing sustainability performance, driven by the implementation of new policies, operational enhancements, expanded public reporting, and focusing on sustainability initiatives such as Responsible Care and ISCC Plus. Key actions included installing solar panels at Barry (UK), Lantaron (Spain), and Kitee (Finland),  and adding a steam turbine at Botlek (Netherlands). U.S. sites in Eugene and Albany (OR) advanced water reuse, while Louisville (KY) introduced a chiller system to reduce water consumption. These global upgrades were instrumental in achieving this top sustainability rating and reflect Bakelite’s commitment to measurable progress and transparency. 

Key operational actions contributing to this achievement include: 

  • Installing solar panels at Bakelite sites in Barry (UK), Lantaron (Spain), and Kitee (Finland) 
  • Adding a steam turbine at Botlek (Netherlands) facility  
  • Advancing water reuse at U.S. sites in Eugene and Albany (OR)  
  • Leveraging a new chiller system at Louisville (KY) to reduce water consumption  

Together, these global initiatives were instrumental in achieving this top sustainability rating and reflect Bakelite’s commitment to measurable progress and transparency.  

From Our President & CEO
Earning the EcoVadis Gold Medal is a significant milestone that underscores our deep commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.Our recent acquisition of Sestec, a leader in bio-based adhesives for wood and composite materials, together with this recognition, reinforces our dedication to helping customers achieve their sustainability goals. We remain steadfast in doing what’s right for our associates, customers, suppliers, stakeholders, and ultimately, for the planet.

 

– JP Aucoin, President & CEO

JP Aucoin

Why It Matters 

EcoVadis’ business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidenced-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement. 

Let’s keep the momentum going together, we’re building a better future. 

 

EcoVadis evaluates companies across 21 sustainability criteria in four key areas: 

  • Environment 
  • Labor & Human Rights 
  • Ethics 
  • Sustainable Procurement