Sun Chemical has earned a silver rating for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis. EcoVadis is recognized as the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings. This recognition places Sun Chemical in the top 15% of rated companies within its business sector.

The EcoVadis rating reflects Sun Chemical’s performance across four key areas: environment, sustainable procurement, ethics, and labor and human rights. Sun Chemical’s strong performance in these categories underscores the effectiveness of its sustainability strategy. It also measures progress toward its ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals.

“At Sun Chemical, sustainability is not just a responsibility, it is a catalyst for innovation,” states Mike Simoni, global sustainability director, Sun Chemical. “This recognition from EcoVadis validates our efforts to embed sustainability into every facet of our operations, from product development to global partnerships.”

Sustainability Roadmap

The silver rating supports Sun Chemical’s broader sustainability roadmap. This includes ambitious targets for carbon reduction, circular economy initiatives and transparent stakeholder engagement. Organized into three pillars of sustainable operations, collaborative sustainability initiatives and sustainable products and services, Sun Chemical’s sustainability achievements position the company as a trusted partner for customers seeking sustainable chemical solutions. 

Guided by its proprietary ‘5R framework’—Reuse, Reduce, Renew, Recycle and Redesign—Sun Chemical addresses both upstream and downstream environmental impacts. Operational and technological initiatives under this framework have reduced the company’s carbon footprint, conserved virgin resources, and minimized waste. This comprehensive approach positions Sun Chemical as a leader in sustainable practices across the inks, pigments, coatings and adhesives industries.

Recognized globally as a leading provider of business sustainability ratings, EcoVadis has evaluated more than 150,000 companies. It does so using a methodology built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Standard. Its ratings span over 250 spend categories and 185 countries.