Previously rated silver, the advancement to Gold is an indicator of Victrex's commitment and progress towards addressing world material challenges through transformational and sustainable solutions. "Naturally, at Victrex we're very proud that our efforts have been recognised through EcoVadis' independent assessment", commented Jakob Sigurdsson, CEO at Victrex. "Victrex has a strong sustainability agenda, with ambitious goals, including to be net zero by 2030. The change in status is a positive indicator that the tremendous effort to improve is paying off. Assessment by EcoVadis involved undergoing a thorough examination, putting Victrex under the microscope as an organisation, and I think this Gold Medal reflects well on what our team at Victrex does, and perhaps more importantly, how we do it."

EcoVadis uses both innovative technology and its sustainability expertise to engage with companies and help them adopt sustainable practices throughout their global supply chains. Its guiding concept of sustainability is an integration of social and environmental concerns, as reflected in the commitment on the part of those companies it monitors, to responsible practices as a fundamental ethical framework for their business operations. This is not simply a question of regulatory compliance but of relationships, whether with employees, trading partners or government. Sustainability criteria for EcoVadis's assessment span a comprehensive range of areas, including energy consumption, biodiversity, customer health and safety, labor and HR, ethics, and procurement.

Importantly for Victrex, the attempt to reach high levels of sustainability won't be stopping with this Gold Medal. Rather, the company regards it very much as a continuous ongoing process.

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