Kruger Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability
The company reached a 98th percentile rank in 2026 after improving its sustainability score to 86.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Kruger secured an EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2026, driven by an overall sustainability score of 86 out of 100. This achievement places the organization in the 98th percentile of all companies evaluated by the assessment firm.
Why it matters
The company's five-point score increase highlights progress in key operational areas including environmental practices, labor standards, ethics, and procurement. This performance reflects a commitment to global sustainability frameworks and enhanced reporting standards.
Kruger achieved an 86 out of 100 sustainability score, marking a five-point improvement over the previous year. The company now ranks in the 98th percentile among 175,000 global organizations evaluated by EcoVadis.
The players
Kruger
Kruger is a global company that specializes in forest products, tissue, and renewable energy.
EcoVadis
EcoVadis is an international provider of business sustainability ratings that assesses companies across 180 countries.
United Nations Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles.
Forest Stewardship Council
The Forest Stewardship Council is an international organization that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable forest management.
The details
Kruger improved its performance by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the use of recycled materials, and expanding Scope 3 emissions accounting. Additionally, the company aligned its practices with United Nations Global Compact standards and grew its Forest Stewardship Council site certifications.
Timeline
2025 marked the year of the company's previous EcoVadis sustainability evaluation.
2026 represents the year Kruger earned its current EcoVadis Gold Medal status.
Market Landscape
Kruger's participation in the EcoVadis sustainability rating framework aligns with broader industry trends toward standardized environmental reporting. This move positions the company among the top performers in a competitive global market increasingly defined by ESG metrics.
Consumers and clients can expect increased transparency as Kruger continues to align its operations with international environmental and ethical standards. These improvements in procurement and waste management influence the sustainability profile of the goods shoppers buy.
The takeaway
Achieving high sustainability ratings often requires consistent operational improvements across multiple facets of a business, including energy efficiency and supply chain management. Companies that successfully implement these changes can distinguish themselves in the 98th percentile of their global peers.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pulp and Paper Canada.
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