BOBST Wins EcoVadis Award for Sustainable Procurement
Packaging solutions major BOBST was honoured with the Outstanding Program Management Award for its achievements in sustainable procurement at EcoVadis Sustain 2025, the annual global conference held in Paris. The prestigious recognition from the leading sustainability intelligence platform highlights BOBST’s strategic vision, execution, and excellence in driving sustainability across its supply chain.
BOBST’s commitment to sustainability has been further reinforced by its EcoVadis Silver Medal, awarded in 2023 and 2024. With an improved score of 69 in 2024, BOBST ranks in the top 15% of companies assessed globally, well above the industry benchmark of 51. This recognition underscores the company’s dedication to continuous improvement in environmental, social, and ethical performance.
Each year, EcoVadis recognises companies demonstrating outstanding sustainability practices with their suppliers. This year, BOBST was selected for its comprehensive sustainable procurement programme, which has successfully enhanced supplier engagement and embedded sustainability into procurement processes.
Well-defined Vision and Structured Approach
BOBST’s success in sustainable procurement is the result of a well-defined vision and structured approach. The company has established a clear procurement strategy, embedding sustainability into its policies and objectives. This strategy is not just theoretical – it is actively executed across the business, with 68% of supplier spend covered by sustainability monitoring, engaging over 700 suppliers to ensure compliance with high environmental and ethical standards.
Strong leadership support from both corporate purchasing and sustainability teams has played a crucial role in driving these efforts forward. Sustainability is not seen as an isolated initiative but as an integral part of procurement and supply chain management.
Beyond policies and leadership, BOBST has taken a practical, hands-on approach to ensure real impact. The company has built an ambassadors’ network, providing on-site training, organising supplier meetings, and maintaining regular progress reporting to foster collaboration and accountability.
To bring this programme to life, 150 purchasing team members across all plants and key suppliers have been actively engaged to ensure its effective implementation at every level of the supply chain.
“As Head of Corporate Sustainability at BOBST, I am honoured to see Gaëtan Madies and the team recognised with the EcoVadis ‘Outstanding Program Management’ award, reflecting our shared commitment to a more sustainable value chain,” says Sylvain Lieb, Head of Corporate Sustainability, BOBST.
Driving Business Efficiency and Responsible Growth
BOBST’s commitment to sustainable procurement translates into tangible benefits for its customers by enhancing business efficiency, resource optimisation, and long-term profitability. Through responsible sourcing and supply chain management, BOBST ensures operational excellence and waste reduction, optimising productivity and minimising resource consumption; compliance with evolving regulations and ESG standards, reducing risk and supporting customers’ sustainability commitments; supply chain resilience and transparency, ensuring ethical, responsible sourcing and reducing operational disruptions; and cost efficiency and performance, leveraging sustainable materials and streamlined processes to enhance machine reliability and long-term value.
Future Path of Sustainability
Though this award marks a milestone in BOBST’s journey, the Swiss company continues to remain focused on a future path of sustainability. BOBST aims to expand sustainable solutions from suppliers to further enhance the efficiency and performance of its machines; advance carbon emissions measurement and implement targeted reduction strategies to help customers meet their climate goals; and strengthen sustainability monitoring across the entire value chain, ensuring continuous improvement and industry leadership.
At BOBST, sustainability is a shared responsibility, where collaborating with customers and partners shapes the future of packaging – delivering innovative, responsible, and high-performance solutions that drive both environmental and business success.
