IMCD recognised by Sustainalytics as 2022 ESG Industry Top Performer, ranking first among traders and distributors
June 29 2022 - 1:00AM
IMCD recognised by Sustainalytics as 2022 ESG Industry Top
Performer, ranking first among traders and distributors
ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands (29 June 2022) –
IMCD N.V., (“IMCD” or “Company”), a leading distributor of
speciality chemicals and ingredients, was recognised by
Sustainalytics as an ESG Industry Top Rated Company. With a score
of 13.8 (low risk) IMCD ranks first (lowest risk) among over 180
international peers in trading and distribution. It places the
company in the top seven percent of almost 15,000 companies
assessed worldwide.
Sustainalytics, a Morningstar company, is a globally recognised
provider of ESG research, ratings and data that supports investors
around the world with the development and implementation of
responsible investment strategies. Its ESG Risk Ratings measure a
company's exposure to industry-specific material ESG risks and how
well a company is managing those risks.
In March 2022, IMCD was also included in the newly launched
Dutch ESG AEX index, as one of 25 companies demonstrating best
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. “We are
excited and proud to receive these recognitions, which underline
that we are moving in the right direction” commented Piet van der
Slikke, CEO. “In recent years we have worked to improve our ESG
practices and increase transparency on our performance. It is good
to see our progress now acknowledges externally as well.”
Marcus Jordan, COO and responsible for IMCD’s sustainability
strategy execution, comments: “External recognitions are
encouraging, but there is still more to be done. We will continue
to accelerate our efforts to champion the sustainability journey of
our customers with our Sustainable Solutions programme and we are
looking for new ways to partner with our business partners on
emission reduction in our supply chain (scope 3).”
Today, IMCD also publishes its 2021 Sustainability Report. This
report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, and
it is available at IMCD’s website.
Attached, the press release and the Sustainability Report in pdf
format. Also, please find the visual assets (recognition badge from
Sustainalytics and the cover of our Sustainability Report).
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About IMCD N.V.
IMCD, based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, is a market leader in
the marketing, sales, and distribution of speciality chemicals and
ingredients. Its result-driven professionals provide market-focused
solutions to suppliers and customers across EMEA, Americas and
Asia-Pacific, offering a range of comprehensive product portfolios,
including innovative formulations that embrace industry trends.
Listed at Euronext, Amsterdam (IMCD), IMCD realised revenues of
EUR 3,435 million in 2021 with more than 3,700 employees in over 50
countries on six continents. IMCD's dedicated team of technical and
commercial experts work in close partnership to tailor
best-in-class solutions and provide value through expertise for
around 56,000 customers and a diverse range of world class
suppliers.
For further information, please visit
www.imcdgroup.com.
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- IMCD Sustainability Report 2021
- Press Release_IMCD recognised by Sustainalytics as 2022 ESG
Industry Top Performer
- ESG INDUSTRY 50 Top Rated_2022
- Sustainability Report cover
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