Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, a speciality chemical conglomerate has bagged the Silver Medal from EcoVadis, an agency for business sustainability rating at global scale. The recognition endorses Himadri’s commitment to sustainability across key pillars such as governance/ethics, environment, labour and human rights, and sustainable procurement. It positions Himadri amongst the top twenty-three percent of rated companies under the EcoVadis evaluation framework, a commendable feat considering there are 1,00,000 plus entities being rated by EcoVadis.
Anurag Choudhary, CMD and CEO, Himadri said, “Himadri has been formally recognised with a Silver Medal in its inaugural assessment with EcoVadis. As a speciality chemical company from India, Himadri is continuing to set new benchmarks for the segment of industry we represent. We have well-defined short-term and long-term sustainability objectives with specific timelines, and we are fully committed to deploy the necessary resources, whether financial, technological, or through research, to achieve these goals. We are actively working towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning ourselves with global decarbonisation goals”.
As per the press release, and as a part of its corporate governance initiatives, the company has defined ethical boundaries and undertaken initiatives for information security, anti-corruption and bribery, fair competition, and fair business practices among others. The brands journey aligns with the United Nations Global Compact and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
