Veritiv Achieves Silver Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Excellence in Packaging

Veritiv Earns Recognition in Sustainability

Veritiv Operating Company, a prominent entity in specialty packaging distribution, proudly announces its recent achievement of a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a recognized global leader in business sustainability assessments. This commendable accolade highlights Veritiv's unwavering commitment to transforming sustainability into a practical avenue for growth and success, while also ensuring a significantly reduced environmental footprint.

The evaluation from EcoVadis scored Veritiv at 73, creating a benchmark that places the company in the distinguished 93rd percentile globally. In the landscape of corporate sustainability, many Fortune 500 companies target an EcoVadis score of 55 or higher, making Veritiv's accomplishment particularly noteworthy.

The EcoVadis assessment meticulously evaluates 21 distinct sustainability criteria across four essential themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Over 130,000 companies worldwide have been assessed by EcoVadis, making this accomplishment a testament to Veritiv's robust sustainability initiatives.

Sal Abbate, the Chief Executive Officer of Veritiv, emphasized the importance of not just participating in sustainability efforts, but leading by example within the industry. He stated, “Our performance underscores our dedication to responsible operations, our ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices, and the significant progress made in our sustainability journey.” This strategic focus positions Veritiv not only as a leader among North American packaging solution providers, but also as an influential player impacting customers, employees, suppliers, and communities.

With a client base comprising more than half of the Fortune 500, Veritiv acknowledges the substantial responsibility it bears. This duty is matched by the opportunity to enact considerable positive change in the sectors it operates within. Notably, the strategic integration of the Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS) Sustainable Design Lab—an innovative research, design, and testing facility—enables Veritiv to create packaging solutions that are both forward-thinking and sustainable. The lab empowers teams to push the boundaries of material innovation while aligning with evolving sustainability regulations.

Veritiv is steadfast in its commitment to pioneering sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on circularity by enhancing its expansive portfolio featuring over 43,000 products with sustainable attributes. Products include those with Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content and various patented innovations. Collaborating closely with global suppliers, Veritiv actively seeks new methods to reduce waste and promote materials that can be recovered, recycled, and reused in creative ways, successfully turning sustainability into a competitive edge for their clientele.

The EcoVadis business sustainability ratings are grounded in internationally recognized sustainability standards, including 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. These ratings deliver an evidence-based performance analysis paired with actionable roadmaps for ongoing improvement and growth.

About Veritiv

Headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv Operating Company stands out as a leading comprehensive provider of packaging solutions. Beyond packaging, the company also delivers JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products and services. Veritiv caters to a diverse range of industries both in North America and globally, supported by distribution centers primarily located in the U.S. and Mexico. With dedicated resources and skilled team members worldwide, Veritiv is tuned to enhance the success of its customers across various sectors. For further information about Veritiv and its diverse business segments, visit www.veritiv.com.