Advancion Achieves EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2026 for Sustainability Excellence

Advancion Receives 2026 EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability

Advancion Corporation, a prominent global leader in specialty ingredients for various sectors including life sciences and personal care, is proud to announce its recognition as a recipient of the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability performance in 2026. This accolade highlights the company's steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, responsible business practices, and continuous enhancement of its operations worldwide.

In achieving an impressive overall score of 84 out of 100—up from the previous year's score of 81—Advancion has once again demonstrated its dedication to sustainability across several vital areas evaluated during the EcoVadis assessment. These areas include Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Notably, this achievement marks Advancion's sixth consecutive Gold Medal recognition since it began participating in the EcoVadis assessment in 2017, with a total of eight medals awarded.

Katie Davis, Advancion’s Global Environmental Sustainability Program Manager, stated, "Achieving meaningful sustainability progress involves not only setting ambitious goals but also embedding responsible practices into our daily operations and yielding measurable results. This recognition serves as a testament to the dedicated efforts of our global teams as they continuously work to minimize our operational impact on the environment and advance the sustainability objectives of our customers."

Advancion’s sustainability initiatives encompass a wide range of actions aimed at boosting energy and resource efficiency, curtailing greenhouse gas emissions and waste, enhancing supplier engagement, and innovating ingredients that assist clients in navigating the growing spectrum of environmental and regulatory challenges. These proactive strategies play a significant role in aligning Advancion’s operations with contemporary sustainability criteria.

As a recognized figure within the sustainability landscape, EcoVadis operates a global ratings platform that assesses companies' environmental, social, and ethical performance across international supply chains. The framework employed in its evaluation process allows organizations to gauge their performance, uncover potential improvement areas, and promote enhanced transparency within their operations.

Tina Murray, Advancion's Senior Vice President of Regulatory, Product Stewardship, and Quality, articulated the value of this recognition, saying, "EcoVadis presents an essential independent benchmark that enables us to evaluate our progress while also identifying further opportunities for advancement. Our improved score reflects the significant strides we are taking in interweaving sustainability into our operational framework, innovation, and engagement with stakeholders, including our customers and suppliers."

Moreover, Advancion extends an invitation to its commercial partners to request direct access to the 2026 EcoVadis assessment as part of their supplier evaluation processes. Through this engagement, Advancion underscores its pledge to maintain high standards and transparency in sustainability.

About Advancion

Advancion is a leading global manufacturer of specialty ingredients and consumables geared towards biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, home and personal care, along with various industrial markets. As one of the largest producers of life sciences buffers and proprietary ingredients, Advancion proudly offers high-performance products that boast best-in-class quality and reliable supply security for over eight decades. The company, which operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in both the U.S. and Germany, provides services through six regional Customer Application Centers strategically located in Chicago, Illinois; Paris, France; São Paulo, Brazil; Singapore; Shanghai, China; and Mumbai, India. Advancion remains privately held by Ardian and Golden Gate Capital, with its headquarters situated in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. For further information, visit advancionsciences.com.

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