The Villeroy & Boch Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest distinction in the globally recognised EcoVadis sustainability rating. With an overall score of 85 out of 100, the Group ranks among the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies assessed worldwide. The rating offers strong assurance to partners, customers, and suppliers that Villeroy & Boch meets the highest sustainability standards – and is a reliable, future-focused business partner.
EcoVadis evaluates companies across 21 criteria in four core areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The assessment is based on globally recognised standards and provides companies with a data-driven analysis of their sustainability performance.
Villeroy & Boch has participated in the assessment annually since 2018 as a benchmark to track progress and strengthen transparency. After two consecutive Silver ratings, the Group has now achieved Platinum status for the first time. Contributing factors include renewed engagement with the UN Global Compact, signing the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, and validating climate targets with the Science Based Targets initiative. The Group also supports local initiatives, such as expanding the hydrogen network at its Saar sites.
Particularly high scores were achieved in Environmental Responsibility and Labour & Human Rights. Notable initiatives include energy efficiency measures in production, investments in workplace safety, leadership development through an internal Leadership Academy, and social audits to ensure human rights and ethical standards in the supply chain.
“We are proud to receive the EcoVadis Platinum Medal this year,” said Georg Loerz, COO Bathroom & Wellness. “It reflects our commitment to responsible business and our ambition to drive positive change – from reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 to achieving Zero Waste at all ceramic sites and promoting global employee wellbeing.”
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