Aptar Receives Platinum Rating from EcoVadis for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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Aptar, a leader in drug and consumer product technologies, has achieved a Platinum rating from EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year, placing it in the top 1% of more than 125,000 companies rated globally. This recognition highlights Aptar's commitment to sustainability, encompassing eco-efficient operations, renewable energy sourcing, and the development of recyclable and reusable products. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates companies on environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Aptar integrates these principles into its Supplier Screening Program, enhancing transparency and continuous improvement. The firm's sustainability efforts are further recognized by affiliations with the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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• Aptar achieved a Platinum rating from EcoVadis for four consecutive years, placing it in the top 1% of over 125,000 companies.
• Recognition underscores Aptar's leadership in sustainability and gives it a competitive advantage.
• Company practices include eco-efficient operations, sourcing renewable energy, and developing recyclable products.
• Integration of social and environmental screenings into purchasing programs to understand risks and performance areas.
• Affiliations with the United Nations Global Compact, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development further validate sustainability efforts.

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• The press release does not mention specific financial benefits or growth directly attributed to the sustainability achievements.
• No new product innovations or significant business developments were highlighted beyond sustainability efforts.

Places in top 1% of EcoVadis’ rankings for all industries

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies has achieved the Platinum level rating in recognition of its sustainability efforts from EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year. The Platinum rating places Aptar among the top 1% of the more than 125,000 companies rated by EcoVadis across all industries.

Graphic: Aptar Receives Platinum Rating from EcoVadis for Fourth Consecutive Year (Graphic: Business Wire)

“Since 2021, Aptar has achieved EcoVadis Platinum status reflecting our exemplary leadership, collaboration and commitment towards a more sustainable future,” said Stephan B. Tanda, Aptar President and CEO. “Our focus on sustainability affords us a competitive advantage. The world’s leading brands turn to us not only to support their sustainability commitments and strategy, but to benchmark best practices including our eco-efficient operations, sourcing of renewable energy and development of products that are more recyclable, reusable, refillable and incorporate more sustainable materials.”

EcoVadis is a global standard for business sustainability ratings and its methodology is aligned to several established frameworks and sustainability regulatory requirements. The EcoVadis Sustainability Scorecard illustrates company performance across four key themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement, with an additional ranking on carbon.

In addition, collaboration with responsible suppliers is one of the ways Aptar achieves more sustainable outcomes and the company works with EcoVadis to obtain data for its Supplier Screening Program. Formally integrating social and environmental screenings into Aptar’s existing purchasing program allows the company to better understand risks and performance areas, increase transparency and work on continuous improvement with suppliers.

Beth Holland, Aptar’s Chief Sustainability Officer, shared, “More and more customers seek an EcoVadis ranking as a key indicator for doing business together. We hear from our customers and key stakeholders about the importance of sustainability, not only in product strategy, but their need to partner with companies where a strong, overarching Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is a business imperative. We are proud to be recognized by EcoVadis for our year-over-year sustainability progress and the unwavering commitment by our global teams to care for our planet and drive towards a more circular plastics economy.”

Aptar’s focus on sustainability is reflected in our core values as a company but also as our commitment to being a responsible, inclusive global corporate citizen. Aptar is also an active member of the United Nations Global Compact, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Aptar was also recently named among America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek and one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies.

Aptar’s 2023 Sustainability Report is set to be published in the coming weeks. For more information on Aptar’s sustainability initiatives, please visit https://www.aptar.com/esg/.

About Aptar

Aptar is a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies. Aptar serves a number of attractive end markets including pharmaceutical, beauty, food, beverage, personal care and home care. Using market expertise, proprietary design, engineering and science to create innovative solutions 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 over 13,000 dedicated employees in 20 countries. For more information, visit www.aptar.com.

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Investor Relations Contact:

Mary Skafidas

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Source: AptarGroup, Inc.

FAQ

What rating did Aptar receive from EcoVadis in 2024?

Aptar received a Platinum rating from EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year in 2024.

How many companies does EcoVadis rate?

EcoVadis rates more than 125,000 companies across various industries globally.

What does the Platinum rating indicate for Aptar?

The Platinum rating places Aptar in the top 1% of companies rated by EcoVadis, reflecting its strong commitment to sustainability.

Which key themes does EcoVadis assess?

EcoVadis assesses companies on environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

How does Aptar integrate sustainability into its supply chain?

Aptar integrates social and environmental screenings into its Supplier Screening Program to enhance transparency and continuous improvement.

What other recognitions has Aptar received for its sustainability efforts?

Aptar has been named among America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek and one of Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies.