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Aptar Again Receives Platinum Rating from EcoVadis

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AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR) has once again secured a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, positioning it among the top 1% of over 90,000 companies evaluated across various industries. This recognition highlights Aptar's commitment to sustainability in environmental stewardship, labor rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

CEO Stephan B. Tanda stated that this achievement underscores the company's dedication to ethical practices and a circular economy. The EcoVadis rating methodology is based on international sustainability standards, enhancing Aptar’s reputation as a leader in eco-friendly solutions.

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  • Achieved Platinum rating from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 1% among over 90,000 companies.
  • Recognition reflects strong sustainability practices in key areas such as environmental stewardship and ethics.
  • Ranked in Newsweek's top 15 America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023.
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Places in top 1% of EcoVadis’ rankings for all industries

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services, has again achieved the Platinum level rating in recognition of its sustainability efforts from EcoVadis. The Platinum rating places Aptar among the top 1% of the more than 90,000 companies rated by EcoVadis across all industries.

Photo: Aptar's Platinum Rating from EcoVadis

Photo: Aptar's Platinum Rating from EcoVadis

“We are extremely proud to once again achieve Platinum status from EcoVadis due to our continued progress in key sustainability areas of environmental stewardship, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement,” said Stephan B. Tanda, Aptar President and CEO. “This recognition reflects our shared values: to act ethically and responsibly, to foster a diverse team and capitalize on this strength, to care for each other and our planet, to source renewable energy, and to further a circular economy where packaging is reused and recycled.”

EcoVadis has grown to be a highly trusted provider of business sustainability ratings and its methodology is built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000, covering 200+ spend categories and 170+ countries. The Sustainability Scorecard illustrates performance across 21 indicators in four themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Beth Holland, Vice President, Aptar Global Sustainability, shared, “We use the EcoVadis assessment to help inform our sustainability strategy and have taken actions to progress year over year. The hard work and dedication of many Aptar team members propels us forward on key sustainability topics. Our achievement of the Platinum EcoVadis score demonstrates our unwavering commitment to care for our planet and drive towards a more circular plastics economy.”

As a partner to many of the world’s leading brands, Aptar designs its products and processes with people and the planet in mind. The Company’s focus on eco-design of products and science-based targets is aligned to that of its partners such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and many other organizations who are contributing to a more circular economy. Aptar is also an active member of the United Nations Global Compact and the CE100 Network, and released a stand-alone publish report endorsing the Task Force on Climate-Rated Financial Disclosures. Aptar was recently named among the top 15 of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023 by Newsweek and ranked first in its industry category.

For more information on Aptar’s sustainability initiatives, please visit https://www.aptar.com/esg/ or download Aptar’s latest sustainability report at https://www.aptar.com/esg/reporting-center/

About Aptar

Aptar is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of a broad range of drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services. Aptar’s innovative solutions and services serve a variety of end markets including pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, home, food and beverage. Using insights, proprietary design, engineering and science to create dispensing, dosing and protective technologies for many of the world’s leading brands, Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Aptar is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois and has 13,000 dedicated employees in 20 countries. For more information, visit www.aptar.com.

Investor Relations Contact:

Mary Skafidas

mary.skafidas@aptar.com

815-479-5658

Media Contact:

Katie Reardon

katie.reardon@aptar.com

815-479-5671

Source: AptarGroup, Inc.

FAQ

What did AptarGroup achieve from EcoVadis?

AptarGroup achieved a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 1% of rated companies.

What factors contributed to Aptar's EcoVadis rating?

Aptar's EcoVadis rating considers environmental stewardship, labor rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

How does EcoVadis evaluate companies like Aptar?

EcoVadis uses international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative and ISO 26000, to evaluate companies.

What recognition did Aptar receive in 2023?

Aptar was recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023 by Newsweek.

What is the significance of EcoVadis rating for investors in ATR?

The EcoVadis Platinum rating enhances Aptar's reputation and commitment to sustainability, potentially increasing investor confidence.

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