IMCD awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal for sustainability excellence

ECO Certified! IMCD Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal 2025

IMCD, a global leader in specialty chemicals and ingredient distribution, has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability Excellence. This achievement positions IMCD within the top 1% of companies globally for sustainable business practices, reflecting a score of 84/100.

EcoVadis conducted an extensive evaluation of IMCD’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance across four critical areas: 

1. environment
2. labour and human rights
3. ethics
4. sustainable procurement.

Sustainability milestones

• Sustainable procurement: IMCD implemented robust practices through supplier screening and audits, aligning with initiatives like the Together for Sustainability (TfS) framework.
• Social responsibility: Valued employee development programmes such as Women in Leadership and Rising Leaders were key contributors to this recognition.
• Environmental responsibility: Integration of goals set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and proactive emission reduction initiatives earned commendation.

Leadership commentary

Cecile Westerhuis, group director of sustainability, says: “Receiving the EcoVadis Platinum medal is a meaningful confirmation that our efforts are paying off to embed sustainable practices into our daily operations. It reassures our business partners that IMCD meets ESG standards across all areas of business. We still have more to do, and we focus our efforts on supporting the sustainability journey of our customers and collaborating with industry partners to scale initiatives that enhance data transparency and reduce Scope 3 emissions.”