Nelipak Earns Silver Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis
The packaging company secures a top 15 percent ranking for its commitment to global environmental and ethical standards.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Organic Food
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Nelipak recently received a Silver Medal sustainability rating from EcoVadis, placing the company in the top 15 percent of all organizations surveyed. This recognition highlights the firm's ongoing efforts to align operations with international sustainability benchmarks.
Why it matters
The achievement underscores Nelipak's dedication to meeting complex regulatory requirements and evolving industry expectations. By adhering to standardized sustainability practices, the company aims to solidify its position within the competitive global manufacturing market.
Nelipak operates 14 global sites and employs 1,600 people worldwide. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 distinct criteria organized across four core sustainability themes.
The players
Nelipak
A global manufacturer providing packaging solutions with 14 operating sites across the Americas, Europe, and Singapore.
EcoVadis
An international provider of business sustainability ratings covering 230 industries across 180 countries.
The details
The evaluation methodology incorporates rigorous standards from the United Nations Global Compact, the Global Reporting Initiative, and ISO 26000. This is the third time Nelipak has secured a Silver Medal in the last four years of testing.
Timeline
October 28, 2026: Nelipak announced receipt of the EcoVadis Silver Medal.
Culture Shift
The EcoVadis rating system incorporates the guidelines of ISO 26000 to measure corporate responsibility. This reflects a broader trend of companies adopting standardized, third-party frameworks to validate their sustainability commitments to global partners.
This certification signals that the company is prioritizing sustainable operations which can influence local supply chain standards and regional manufacturing expectations. Residents in Cranston may see the brand continue to emphasize these corporate standards in its local facility management.
The takeaway
Companies are increasingly relying on standardized global metrics to transparently report their progress on ethical and environmental goals. Consumers and partners can monitor these recurring awards to track long-term improvements in corporate sustainability performance.
Further reading
Learn more about industry-wide environmental initiatives on our Organic Food page.
More information
For more details on the company's manufacturing standards, visit the Nelipak company information website.
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