Ascend achieved sustainability gold in 2024

Ascend Performance Materials proudly earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal in December 2024, placing us in the top 5% of the over 40,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to sustainability across four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Ascend, we strive to operate sustainably. Our journey to EcoVadis gold involved significant investments in our practices, ensuring we meet and exceed industry standards.

Key Initiatives and Improvements

1. Environmental Stewardship: We invested in advanced technologies to reduce our carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency. Our innovative products, like ReDefyne™ sustainable polyamides, are designed to minimize environmental impact.
2. Labor and Human Rights: We strengthened our policies to ensure fair labor practices and uphold human rights across our operations. This includes comprehensive training programs and robust monitoring systems to ensure compliance.
3. Ethical Practices: We reinforced our commitment to ethical business practices by enhancing transparency and accountability. This includes rigorous internal audits and adherence to the highest standards of corporate governance.
4. Sustainable Procurement: We developed a sustainable procurement strategy that prioritizes suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability. This strategy supports ethical sourcing and encourages suppliers to adopt more sustainable practices.

Recognition and Impact

The EcoVadis Gold Medal is a testament to our dedication to continuous improvement and sustainability. This recognition enhances our reputation and strengthens our relationships with customers and partners who prioritize sustainability in their business decisions.

Chris Johnson, our director of sustainability, expressed pride in the team's efforts: "Achieving the EcoVadis Gold Medal is a significant milestone for us. It reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainability and our determination to lead by example in the industry."

As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on our long-term sustainability goals, marking the beginning of a new chapter in our commitment to creating a more sustainable future.

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