GEA reaffirms sustainability leadership with Higher EcoVadis Platinum Ranking

GERMANY – GEA, one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components, has once again earned the highest rating – Platinum – in the globally recognized EcoVadis sustainability assessment.

With a score of 92 out of 100, the machinery and plant manufacturer has improved significantly from last year’s result of 82 points.

The ten-point increase reflects improvements across all four EcoVadis categories: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

GEA achieved the maximum score of 100/100 in the ‘Environment’ category. The company also received full marks in ‘Policies, Measures, and Reporting’ across all four categories.

For the first time, the 2025 EcoVadis assessment included GEA’s ‘Top Employer’ certification in six European countries.

The independent recognition by the Top Employers Institute confirms GEA’s strong performance in areas such as sustainability, leadership, and purpose – criteria directly reflected in the EcoVadis category ‘Labor and Human Rights’.

Chief Sustainability Officer Dr. Nadine Sterley: “At GEA, we take a holistic approach to sustainability – and that explicitly includes the social dimension. Improving from an already high level shows that we’re not just holding our position; we’re making progress.

“The fact that our Top Employer certification now contributes to our EcoVadis score reinforces the consistency of our approach. Our platinum rating stands for reliability: customers and partners can count on a company that not only talks about sustainability – but puts it into measurable action across the entire value chain.”

The EcoVadis rating has become the international standard for evaluating sustainability in supply chains. Many companies use the independent rating as a key factor when selecting suppliers.

GEA’s top score signals to customers and stakeholders that the company not only defines the highest sustainability standards, but also consistently delivers on them.

The EcoVadis methodology is based on international standards such as the UN Global Compact, ILO conventions, and ISO 26000. A team of independent experts thoroughly reviews submitted documentation, evaluates specific actions, and validates measurable outcomes.

GEA unveils ‘Add Better’ label to advance sustainable dairy processing

The news follows the company’s Add Better’ labeled product portfolio unveiled at the Inter Dairy Expo 2024.

According to GEA, the introduction of the ‘Add Better’ label underscores its commitment to driving sustainability in dairy processing.

The certification identifies products engineered to optimize resource use, reduce environmental impact, and deliver substantial operational savings for dairy producers.

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