Veritiv Earns Silver Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, announced today that it has achieved a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments. Veritiv is transforming the idea of sustainability into practical growth, profitability, and long-term success for customers – all while leaving a lighter footprint on the planet.

Veritiv scored a 73, placing the company in the 93rd percentile globally. With many Fortune 500 customers seeking an EcoVadis score of 55 or greater, Veritiv is proud to share this significant achievement.  

The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. More than 130,000 companies globally have been rated by EcoVadis.

"It is important to our team to do more than participate but rather demonstrate clear leadership in sustainability as the premier North American packaging solutions provider," said Sal Abbate, Chief Executive Officer for Veritiv. "Our performance underscores our dedication to responsible operations, our ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices, and the significant progress made in our sustainability journey."

As a packaging leader, with Veritiv's customers making up more than half the Fortune 500, it is a considerable responsibility—and an opportunity—to make a sizable, positive impact on employees, customers, suppliers, and communities. With the integration of the Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS) Sustainable Design Lab, a state-of-the-art research, design, and ISTA testing lab, Veritiv continues to advance in developing innovative packaging solutions. Through our combined expertise, the team brings cutting-edge materials to the forefront, and helps customers meet their sustainability goals while staying ahead of evolving regulations.

Veritiv is committed to lead with sustainable packaging solutions and to support circularity by growing its portfolio of more than 43,000 products with sustainable attributes including Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content and patented solutions. Together with our global suppliers, we are looking for new ways to reduce waste with materials that can be recovered, recycled, and reused in innovative ways, transforming sustainability into a competitive advantage for our customers.

EcoVadis' business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidenced-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.

About Veritiv

Headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv Operating Company is a leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Additionally, Veritiv provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Serving customers in a wide range of industries both in North America and globally, Veritiv has distribution centers primarily in the U.S. and Mexico, with additional resources and team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information about Veritiv and its business segments visit www.veritiv.com.

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