Flottweg receives the silver seal from EcoVadis
20.01.2025Flottweg SE, one of the leading suppliers of separation technology, has been awarded the prestigious Silver Seal by EcoVadis. This recognition acknowledges the company's comprehensive efforts to make its business processes responsible and sustainable. With the Silver Certificate, Flottweg is among the top 15 % of companies rated by EcoVadis worldwide.
Flottweg places the highest demands on the quality and efficiency of its products and also on its responsibility towards the environment and society. The EcoVadis assessment, which is based on international standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the UN Global Compact, evaluates companies in the core categories of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. A total of around 21 criteria are included in the assessment. By specifying certain assessment criteria, EcoVadis enables certified companies to be compared internationally. Since its foundation in 2007, EcoVadis has already assessed more than 130 000 companies worldwide.
Key milestone for customers and employees
The company is delighted to have been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Rating: “It is a remarkable recognition of the hard work and dedication of our teams around the world, who are passionate about sustainability and social responsibility. Our machines for solid-liquid separation help to make a positive contribution to society and the environment in a wide range of applications,” explains Dr. Kersten Christoph Link, CEO at Flottweg. “But this is also a clear signal to our customers: We at Flottweg not only supply first-class separation technology, but are also a responsible and future-oriented company. The EcoVadis rating confirms to our customers that we at Flottweg take our social responsibility seriously and are actively committed to environmental protection and ethical business practices.”
However, this success is no reason to rest on the company's laurels: “The certification motivates us to continue investing in sustainable technologies and processes. The silver rating is an incentive for us to continue to improve and shape the future sustainably,” continues Dr. Link. “We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our employees who have made a significant contribution to this success. At the same time, the EcoVadis certification makes it clear that social sustainability plays a significant role at Flottweg and is an important part of our corporate culture.”
