Borealis awarded EcoVadis Gold 2026

Key highlights
  • EcoVadis score rose to 84/100 (from 80) in April 2026, earning Gold and placing the company in the top 5% globally.
  • Assessment recorded improvements in environment, labour & human rights and ethics; sustainable procurement was maintained and policy implementation earned a maximum score.
  • In 2026 Borealis combined with Borouge Plc and NOVA Chemicals to form Borouge International.

EcoVadis assessment results

Borealis was awarded EcoVadis Gold in the April 2026 assessment, achieving an overall score of 84/100 (up from 80) and ranking among the top 5% of companies assessed globally.

Performance by theme

The assessment noted improvements in environment, labour & human rights, and ethics, while sustainable procurement performance was maintained; Borealis also achieved the maximum score for implementation of measures supporting its sustainability policies and commitments. EcoVadis evaluates companies across environment, labour & human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement and covers more than 150,000 companies across 250+ industries.

Corporate context

In 2026 Borealis GmbH, Borouge Plc and NOVA Chemicals Corporation combined to form Borouge International; the EcoVadis assessment provides independent verification of Borealis' sustainability practices within the legacy business.

Source: Borealis

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