Westlake Epoxy Receives EcoVadis Gold Rating
June 20 2024 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced that Westlake
Epoxy’s European business has been awarded a 2024 Gold Medal from
EcoVadis. This award positions Westlake Epoxy among the top 5% of
businesses in the chemical industry receiving this esteemed
recognition from EcoVadis. EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most
trusted provider of business sustainability ratings and evaluates
companies globally on their corporate social responsibility (CSR)
performance using international standards like the Global Reporting
Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000.
In attaining Gold Medal status, EcoVadis recognized the Westlake
Epoxy business in Europe as advanced performing in the assessed
fields of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and
Sustainable Procurement. Across all categories, Westlake Epoxy
attained a total score of 75 out of 100 points in 2024, ranking it
in the top 97th percentile of businesses in the chemical industry
(“basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and
synthetic rubber”) for its CSR performance. EcoVadis ratings
empower customers, investors, and stakeholders to assess and
compare the CSR performance of their partners.
“Sustainability is the foundation of Westlake Epoxy’s strategy,
integrated into our operations and product offering,” said Dr.
Karl-Martin Schellerer, Senior Vice President - Europe and Asia.
“This EcoVadis Gold rating reaffirms our dedication to forging a
sustainable present and future, aligned with our mission of
Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. We use the well-established rating
system to uncover details about our strengths and opportunities,
ensuring that our materials and technical solutions remain
essential for our customers today while we commit to providing for
their future needs and identifying areas for improvement.”
As a leading global producer of epoxy resins, modifiers and
curing agents for high-performance material, Westlake Epoxy offers
solutions in a variety of industries including aerospace,
automotive, civil engineering and construction, composites and wind
energy, electronics, electrical equipment, and marine and
protective coatings.
About Westlake
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and
innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in
Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we
provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from building and
construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and
consumer. For more information, visit the company’s website at
www.westlake.com.
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