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WACKER Earns Gold in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

Key highlights
  • WACKER improved its EcoVadis score from 77 to 79 in 2025.
  • The company aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
  • WACKER targets net zero emissions by 2045.

EcoVadis Gold Rating

WACKER has been awarded the 2025 Gold Medal by EcoVadis, placing it in the top 5% of over 1,000 companies evaluated. The company improved its score from 77 in 2024 to 79 in 2025, driven by enhanced reporting and measures focusing on Scope 3 emissions and ethics.

Sustainability Assessment

The EcoVadis score, ranging from 0 to 100, assesses the quality of a company's sustainability management system. It is based on international standards like the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000. The evaluation covers 21 indicators across four areas: environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

Emission Reduction Goals

WACKER has set ambitious sustainability targets, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. As of 2024, the company has already achieved a 30% reduction. By 2045, WACKER plans to reach net zero emissions, eliminating any net CO2 output.