EcoVadis assessment gives Mehiläinen’s sustainability work Gold rating

Mehiläinen has again achieved a gold rating in the international EcoVadis sustainability assessment. Mehiläinen’s total score was 82/100, which places the company in the top 5% of companies assessed in its sector. The recognition highlights Mehiläinen’s long-term commitment to responsible operations in all areas.

EcoVadis is a sustainability assessor that measures the environmental, social and ethical performance of companies, as well as the level of responsibility in the supply chain. Mehiläinen’s sustainability performance was assessed as advanced, reflecting a comprehensive and progressive approach to sustainability issues. Mehiläinen’s performance was particularly strong in environmental responsibility (90/100) and sustainable procurement (92/100). Good results were also achieved in the areas of labour rights, human rights and ethics.

– We are proud of the EcoVadis Gold rating which shows the commitment of our entire personnel to sustainability. The result confirms that we are on the right track in building a more sustainable future for our customers, employees and society, says Marina Lampinen, Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility at Mehiläinen.

The EcoVadis Gold rating is an important recognition of Mehiläinen’s sustainability efforts and encourages us to continue our determined efforts to make our operations even more responsible. Mehiläinen has also achieved Gold and Platinum ratings in the Ecovadis assessment in previous years.

– Responsibility is deeply embedded in Mehiläinen’s strategy and daily operations, and sustainable business is a key priority for us as the company grows internationally. We want to ensure that our operations are transparent and that we can provide our customers with high-quality and responsibly produced services, says Lampinen.

EcoVadis
EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. The global EcoVadis network consists of more than 150,000 companies from more than 250 industries in more than 185 countries. The assessment is based on a questionnaire completed by the companies and comprehensive documentation analysed by EcoVadis. The methodology is based on international sustainability standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the UN Global Compact initiative and the ISO 26000 standard. The independent assessment is overseen by an international scientific committee. Ecovadis is one of CVC’s portfolio companies.