DKSH France has been awarded with the Platinum EcoVadis Certification for their commitment to sustainability for the third time. With an increased score of 89, DKSH France strengthens its position in the top 1% of companies in its sector, proving that sustainability is an integral part of its business operations.
Miribel, France, May 22, 2025 – DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has been awarded the Platinum certification by EcoVadis in France. For the third consecutive time, DKSH France ranks among the top 1% of rated companies. DKSH France achieved a score of 89 out of 100. This performance marks a significant 7-point increase compared to the previous evaluation, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
This exceptional score reflects DKSH France’s sustained efforts over the years to integrate sustainable practices across all its operations, in line with the Group’s sustainability strategy. DKSH France takes actions at local level such as conducting a “Carbon Footprint” assessment, encouraging CSR engagement, and organizing sustainability events with its employees.
Marie-Paule Guay, Manager, Sustainability France & Business Unit Performance Materials, DKSH France, commented: “DKSH France is proud to be recognized with the Platinum certification by EcoVadis for the third consecutive year. We remain committed to continuously improving our sustainability efforts. Whether reducing our environmental impact, supporting local communities, or promoting diversity and inclusion, we work alongside our partners to contribute to a more sustainable and virtuous future.”
Jean-Dominique Foulon, Managing Director, DKSH France, added: “Our vision is to inspire a deeper sense of purpose in our actions, growing both our business and our people in a respectful environment. Through complementary expertise, DKSH France aims to achieve the best results by focusing on innovation, efficiency, and sustainable solutions.”
About EcoVadis
EcoVadis is the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Backed by a technology platform and a global team of domain experts, EcoVadis’ sustainability scorecards provide detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical risks across over 250 purchasing categories and more than 185 countries. Over 150,000 companies have already been assessed by EcoVadis in the areas environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. www.ecovadis.com
About DKSH
DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For more than 160 years, we have been driving growth for companies in Asia and beyond across our Business Units: Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, we offer sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics, as well as after-sales services. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, adhering to a principle-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 28,060 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2024. The DKSH Performance Materials Business Unit distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for the food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 58 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,720 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.4 billion in 2024. www.dksh.com/pm