EcoVadis has recognized UPM with a platinum score based on the company’s sustainability performance in the following four categories: Environment, Labor and human rights, Ethics, and Sustainable procurement.

Only 1% of the 100,000 global companies assessed received platinum, the company says. UPM’s score 87/100 was one of the highest in the Manufacture of Pulp, Paper and Paperboard industry.

“Compared to last year, our carbon score improved most,” says Sami Lundgren, vice president, responsibility, UPM. “We are extremely proud that our climate change related management and strong decarbonization ambition with approved Science Based Targets were recognized with the highest possible Leader status. UPM’s top rating recognizes the work we have done to promote sustainability in the whole value chain and embraces our work toward the future beyond fossils.”

EcoVadis assesses the performance of globally operating companies in more than 200 purchasing categories and in more than 175 countries. The rating is based on a comprehensive assessment of the companies’ sustainability operations, including verified, public information about supply chain practices.