The distinction places the company among the top plastic product manufacturers for sustainable operations.
RICHMOND, Va. – November 2, 2021 – Silgan Dispensing, a global leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered pumps and sprayers for the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets, has received EcoVadis’ Gold sustainability rating for environmental and corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance. EcoVadis is the world’s largest independent provider of business sustainability ratings, assessing a network of more than 75,000 companies.
Silgan Dispensing’s rating score and Gold Certification places it in the 94th percentile of all companies worldwide rated by EcoVadis and the top 3 percent of those companies rated in the manufacturing of plastic products. EcoVadis assesses four core areas to determine an organization’s rating: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
“Corporate responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our culture and guide how we operate our plants, design our dispensing solutions and engage with our team members and within our communities. Receiving EcoVadis’ Gold distinction reflects that commitment and is just an initial step in our journey toward a better future,” said Kevin Clark, President, Silgan Dispensing. “More than a core value, sustainability is key to our long-term success, and with our dedicated team, I’m confident that we will continue to make a measurable positive impact for our customers, consumers and the communities where we live and work.”
“We are proud of our score and our global team’s hard work to embed sustainability into every facet of our business,” said Kym Wellons, Vice President, Human Resources, Legal and Sustainability, Silgan Dispensing. “We look forward to building on this achievement and reaching new heights with our sustainability efforts.”
To learn more about Silgan Dispensing’s sustainability efforts, visit silgandispensing.com/sustainability.
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About Silgan Dispensing
Silgan Dispensing is a leading global supplier of highly engineered triggers, pumps, sprayers and dispensing closure solutions to major branded consumer goods product companies in the home, health and beauty markets. With its breadth and depth of technology, consumer insights and manufacturing expertise, Silgan Dispensing provides innovative and customizable solutions that meet Brand owners’ needs. Whether the application calls for a pump, a sprayer or a custom dispensing device, Silgan Dispensing can tailor our wide-ranging and well-known product portfolio for our customers’ needs. As a leader in global dispensing solutions, Silgan Dispensing is committed to improving both customer experience and its partners’ businesses. Visit www.silgandispensing.com for more information.
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