Print consumables manufacturer Flint Group has seen a seven-point increase in its EcoVadis sustainability rating over 2022.
EcoVadis scoring takes an evidence-based approach to measuring the supply chain sustainability efforts of a given business. Flint Group has improved its Silver Level rating overall to 65 from 58. A key driver for the improved score was the rise in the company’s environmental category score from 50 to 70 points.
Group CEO Steve Dryden said: “The new score shows that our efforts are making an important difference and provides groundwork and direction for further improvement. As a business that leads the way in high-performance inks and coatings designed for circular economies, our actions must match our intentions for a more sustainable supply chain.”
Matthew Rowland-Jones, sustainability officer for Flint Group, added: “Scoring highly on the EcoVadis audit requires a structured and proactive approach to sustainability. This means clear policies, tangible actions, comprehensive reporting, evidence, and measurable change. We have a clear plan to drive sustainability improvements and are confident we can achieve a Gold rating soon.”
Flint Group employs a framework focusing on critical environmental, social, and governance aspects of its business activities. Via its products and services, the company is focusing its impact across scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
In addition, Flint Group is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, aligning the company’s operations with the UN’s universal principles on human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption. Moreover, the company is focused on aligning with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
“Flint Group understands that printers, along with brand owners, have significant sustainability commitments and we are focused on being a reliable partner who will work with them to help them reach their sustainability goals. We have a solid vision for our business to be recognised by customers, employees, and shareholders as one of the most sustainable companies in the printing and packaging industries,” said Dryden.
