WINNIPEG, MB, Jan. 30,
2025 /CNW/ - Winpak Ltd. ("Winpak" or the "Company"),
a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality packaging materials
for perishable foods, beverages and healthcare, announced today
that it has achieved a Silver Medal from EcoVadis - a global leader
in business sustainability assessments.
Winpak's score places the Company in the top 15% globally for
all assessed companies. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21
sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor
& Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. More than
130,000 companies globally have been rated by EcoVadis.
Randy Zasitko, Winpak's Vice
President of Supply Chain and Procurement noted, "Winpak is
committed to corporate transparency and reducing our impact on the
environment. The score achieved by Winpak is a testament to the
efforts of Winpak employees and our dedication to sustainability
and ongoing improvement."
EcoVadis' business sustainability ratings are based on
international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles
of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization
(ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards,
and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidence-based
analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous
improvement.
About Winpak:
Winpak's mantra "It's Our Nature to Protect™" serves as the
foundation for our vision to provide the best packaging solutions
for people and planet. The Company specializes in three main
business streams – Flexible Packaging, Rigid Packaging &
Lidding, and Packaging Machinery.
Winpak is actively engaged in driving the principles of a
Circular Economy, and is a member of Ameripen, the Association of
Plastic Recyclers, CIAC Plastics Division, PAC Global, the
Polypropylene Recycling Coalition and the Sustainable Packaging
Coalition.
Learn more about Winpak at www.winpak.com or follow us on
LinkedIn.
About EcoVadis:
EcoVadis is the world's most trusted provider of business
sustainability ratings, intelligence and collaborative performance
improvement tools for global supply chains. Backed by a powerful
technology platform and a global team of domain experts, EcoVadis'
easy-to-use and actionable sustainability scorecards provide
detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical risks
across 220+ purchasing categories and 180+ countries.
Learn more at: EcoVadis.com/suppliers
SOURCE Winpak Ltd.
