Nippon Gases, the European company of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, has once again earned the platinum medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ranking marking the second consecutive year of achieving this status. This recognition reaffirms Nippon Gases' dedication to corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
EcoVadis, globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings with a network of more than 150,000 rated companies, evaluates companies across four key areas: Environment, Ethics, Human and Labour Rights, and Sustainable Procurement. This fiscal year, Nippon Gases’ performance reflects significant progress with an overall score of 89/100, with notable improvements in the Ethics and Sustainable Procurement categories. The company maintained its exceptional ratings in Labour & Human Rights and Environment & Climate Change, placing it among the top 1% of companies in its industry worldwide.
This achievement highlights Nippon Gases' proactive efforts in addressing key challenges, including climate action, diversity and inclusion, employee well-being (particularly on safety), as well as ethical standards and human rights through its operations and supply chain.
"Earning Platinum status for the second consecutive year motivates us to push even further in our mission to build a more sustainable future”. Joaquin González-Blas, Energy & Sustainability Director Europe. “This recognition is a reflection of our unwavering commitment towards sustainability”.
By consistently attaining Platinum status, Nippon Gases demonstrates its commitment to continuous improvement and its pivotal role in advancing a sustainable, inclusive, and ethically responsible future for all.
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About Nippon Gases
Nippon Gases, one of the leading industrial and medical gases companies in Europe, is part of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, which has over 100 years of experience and boasts a major presence in Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, the United States and Canada, operating in more than 30 countries with near 20,000 employees around the world. Our presence in Europe positions us as a leading company with over 3,200 employees, of which 28.5% are women, operating today in 13 countries and serving more than 150,000 customers and over 350,000 homecare patients. Committed to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, NGE upholds high safety standards and is recognized by leading industrial gases associations. Nippon Gases’ commitment to our customers, employees and associates, and to the communities in which we operate is a reflection of our dedication to the environment and to sustainability. Together, we are “The Gas Professionals” and we all have the same goal: “Making life better through gas technology”.