Westlake Global Compounds’ North American Sites Receive Bronze Medal from EcoVadis
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) announced that Westlake Compounds has received an EcoVadis Bronze Medal, placing it among the top 35% of globally assessed companies. The recognition follows a third-party assessment of Westlake Global Compounds' North American sites' performance in environmental sustainability and management.
EcoVadis, the world's largest business sustainability ratings provider, evaluates over 75,000 companies across 160 countries and 200 industries. Their assessment methodology examines four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The achievement reflects Westlake's commitment to implementing responsible business practices throughout its international operations.
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) ha annunciato che Westlake Compounds ha ricevuto una Medaglia di Bronzo EcoVadis, posizionandosi tra il 35% delle aziende valutate a livello globale. Il riconoscimento segue una valutazione di terze parti delle performance in sostenibilità ambientale e gestione dei siti nordamericani di Westlake Global Compounds.
EcoVadis, il principale fornitore mondiale di rating sulla sostenibilità aziendale, valuta oltre 75.000 aziende in 160 paesi e 200 settori. La loro metodologia di valutazione esamina quattro aree chiave: ambiente, lavoro e diritti umani, etica e approvvigionamento sostenibile. Questo traguardo riflette l'impegno di Westlake nell'implementare pratiche commerciali responsabili in tutte le sue operazioni internazionali.
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) anunció que Westlake Compounds ha recibido una Medalla de Bronce EcoVadis, situándose entre el 35% de las empresas evaluadas a nivel mundial. El reconocimiento sigue a una evaluación de terceros sobre el desempeño de los sitios norteamericanos de Westlake Global Compounds en sostenibilidad ambiental y gestión.
EcoVadis, el proveedor de calificaciones de sostenibilidad empresarial más grande del mundo, evalúa a más de 75,000 empresas en 160 países y 200 sectores. Su metodología de evaluación examina cuatro áreas clave: medio ambiente, trabajo y derechos humanos, ética y adquisición sostenible. Este logro refleja el compromiso de Westlake con la implementación de prácticas comerciales responsables en todas sus operaciones internacionales.
웨스트레이크 (NYSE: WLK)는 웨스트레이크 컴파운드가 에코바디스 동메달을 수상하여 전세계 평가 기업 중 상위 35%에 위치하게 되었다고 발표했습니다. 이 인식은 웨스트레이크 글로벌 컴파운드의 북미 지역 사이트에서 환경 지속 가능성 및 관리 성과에 대한 제3자 평가에 따른 것입니다.
에코바디스는 세계 최대의 비즈니스 지속 가능성 평가 제공업체로, 160개 국가 및 200개 산업에서 75,000개 이상의 기업을 평가합니다. 그들의 평가 방법론은 환경, 노동 및 인권, 윤리, 지속 가능한 조달의 네 가지 주요 분야를 검사합니다. 이 성과는 웨스트레이크가 국제 운영 전반에 걸쳐 책임 있는 비즈니스 관행을 구현하겠다는 의지를 반영합니다.
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) a annoncé que Westlake Compounds a reçu une Médaille de Bronze EcoVadis, la plaçant parmi les 35 % des entreprises évaluées à l'échelle mondiale. Cette reconnaissance fait suite à une évaluation par un tiers des performances des sites nord-américains de Westlake Global Compounds en matière de durabilité environnementale et de gestion.
EcoVadis, le plus grand fournisseur mondial d'évaluations de durabilité des entreprises, évalue plus de 75 000 entreprises dans 160 pays et 200 secteurs. Leur méthodologie d'évaluation examine quatre domaines clés : l'environnement, le travail et les droits humains, l'éthique et les achats durables. Cette réalisation reflète l'engagement de Westlake à mettre en œuvre des pratiques commerciales responsables dans l'ensemble de ses opérations internationales.
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) gab bekannt, dass Westlake Compounds eine EcoVadis Bronze Medaille erhalten hat, wodurch es zu den besten 35% der weltweit bewerteten Unternehmen gehört. Diese Anerkennung folgt auf eine Drittbewertung der Leistungsfähigkeit der nordamerikanischen Standorte von Westlake Global Compounds im Bereich der ökologischen Nachhaltigkeit und des Managements.
EcoVadis ist der weltweit größte Anbieter von Bewertungen zur unternehmerischen Nachhaltigkeit und bewertet über 75.000 Unternehmen in 160 Ländern und 200 Branchen. Ihre Bewertungmethodik untersucht vier Schlüsselbereiche: Umwelt, Arbeit und Menschenrechte, Ethik sowie nachhaltige Beschaffung. Dieser Erfolg spiegelt Westlakes Engagement wider, verantwortungsvolle Geschäftspraktiken in all seinen internationalen Aktivitäten umzusetzen.
- Recognition places company in top 35% of globally assessed companies
- Third-party validation of environmental sustainability practices
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EcoVadis granted Westlake Compounds LLC the Bronze Medal following a third-party assessment of Westlake Global Compounds’ performance at its North American sites. This achievement is a testament to Westlake Corporation’s dedication to implementing and maintaining responsible business practices throughout its international operations.
EcoVadis, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluates more than 75,000 companies in over 160 countries across 200 industries. The organization’s rigorous assessment methodology covers four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
“Receiving the EcoVadis Bronze Medal is a significant milestone for Westlake Global Compounds’ North American sites and underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship and ethical business practices,” said Bridget Confait-Smith, associate director – Research, Technology, Innovation and Global Sustainability of Westlake Global Compounds.
“This achievement of Westlake Global Compounds’ North American sites is reflective of the company’s strategic initiatives to enhance sustainability and social responsibility across its global footprint,” said Confait-Smith. “This recognition by EcoVadis is not only an honor for our Westlake Global Compounds North American sites but also a motivation for Westlake Global Compounds to continue its pursuit of operational excellence and leadership in practices and products intended to advance sustainability objectives.”
About Westlake Global Compounds
Westlake Global Compounds, a business unit of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), is a leading manufacturer of specialty polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounds with facilities worldwide in
For more information, see www.westlakeglobalcompounds.com.
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