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UBE Earns EcoVadis Gold for Sustainability

Key highlights
  • UBE received its first EcoVadis Gold rating.
  • The rating places UBE in the top 5% of companies assessed globally.
  • EcoVadis evaluates companies on Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
  • EcoVadis has assessed over 150,000 companies in 185 countries since 2007.

EcoVadis Gold Rating

UBE Corporation has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold rating, marking its first achievement at this level. This places UBE among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide.

Assessment Criteria

The EcoVadis assessment evaluates companies based on international sustainability standards. It covers four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, using 21 criteria.

EcoVadis Overview

Since its inception in 2007, EcoVadis has assessed over 150,000 companies across 250 industries in 185 countries, providing a comprehensive benchmark for sustainability performance.

UBE's Sustainability Goals

UBE aims to become a specialty chemicals company contributing to the global environment, human health, and a sustainable future by 2030. The company uses EcoVadis ratings to guide and improve its sustainability initiatives.