Kordsa Awarded Gold Medal by EcoVadis

Kordsa, a subsidiary of Sabancı Holding, continues to be recognized globally for its successful sustainability practices. Leading the green transformation of the global reinforcement sector with its vision of material technologies focused on sustainability and innovation, Kordsa was awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis, one of the most reputable platforms for sustainability rating, for the second consecutive year.

EcoVadis evaluates over 130,000 companies across approximately 220 business sectors worldwide, assessing public or private enterprises of all sizes based on holistic sustainability criteria. Companies are scored on a scale from 0 to 100 based on evidence-based assessments in areas such as environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices. These scores correspond to classifications of bronze, silver, gold, or platinum categories. Companies in the top 5% of the assessment are awarded the Gold Medal.

Kordsa's Sustainability and Communication Director, Nevra Aydoğan Gürsoy, commented, "To achieve our sustainability goals, we shape our strategic roadmap with a holistic perspective that encompasses all elements of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). As a forward-looking industrial company focused on advanced materials, we are aware that the good practices we are implementing in critical areas such as environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement will contribute to transformation in every area we engage with. As a result of these practices, Kordsa qualified for the Gold Medal by placing in the top 5% of rated companies. The recognition of our responsibly conducted activities by platforms like EcoVadis not only reinforces our belief in our sustainability approach but also encourages us to take more determined steps responsibly."