Basel, Switzerland, February 13, 2025 – Arxada, a global leader in innovative solutions, has been awarded the Silver EcoVadis Medal, advancing from Bronze in 2023, and reinforcing its position as a sustainability leader in the EcoVadis rankings. This achievement places Arxada among the top 15% of companies globally, a significant step forward given EcoVadis’ increasingly rigorous evaluation standards.
EcoVadis, a leading global sustainability rating platform, assesses 130,000 companies across four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Arxada’s Silver Medal reflects its continued leadership in carbon management and strong environmental performance, having already achieved Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated 2030 Scope 1 & 2 carbon emission reduction goals. The company has enhanced its growing expertise in sustainable procurement. Through its EcoArx program, Arxada has integrated sustainability across its operations, strengthened supplier assessments, and reinforced responsible sourcing in line with global standards. This Silver Medal acknowledges Arxada’s commitment to driving meaningful environmental progress—an area of increasing importance for customers and stakeholders.
Rick Strittmatter, Chief Technology, Innovation, and Sustainability Officer, added, "This recognition underscores our strategic focus on innovating for a more sustainable future. Beyond innovation, we continually explore new ways to enhance our processes and solutions with the goal of meeting the highest environmental standards. Sustainability is deeply embedded in our corporate culture, and we are excited to continue to advance our efforts through better science and operational excellence.”
Arxada remains committed to leading the specialty chemicals industry in sustainable practices and strives to further improve its sustainability performance in the years to come. Through collaboration with key stakeholders and customers, the company aims to drive meaningful change and contribute to a more sustainable world.
For more information about Arxada’s sustainability initiatives, please visit Sustainability (arxada.com).
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Tricia Ryan
External Corporate Communications
Arxada
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Arxada is a global science-based specialty chemicals business creating innovative chemistry and solutions. With customers in more than 100 countries, it achieved sales of CHF 2.0 billion in 2023. The company aims to solve the world’s toughest preservation challenges by enhancing sustainability with cleaner, greener solutions. Arxada focuses on multiple end-markets, primarily in: Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection, providing a broad portfolio of differentiated products and solutions, supported by its science and innovation capabilities, in-depth regulatory know-how and track record in manufacturing and process development. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), the company’s 3,400 employees contribute to the success of its customers, spanning 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers.
To learn more about Arxada, please visit: arxada.com and Arxada on LinkedIn