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Stahl Retains EcoVadis Platinum Rating For Fifth Consecutive Year

• By  Textile Excellence
• June 27, 2026

Stahl has reinforced its position as a global sustainability leader after securing the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the fifth consecutive year, placing the specialty coatings and treatments company among the top 1% of more than 175,000 companies assessed worldwide. The latest recognition reflects Stahl's continued progress across environmental stewardship, ethical business practices, labour and human rights, and sustainable procurement.

The achievement aligns with the company's ESG Roadmap to 2030, which focuses on accelerating decarbonisation, advancing circular innovation, promoting responsible sourcing, and creating measurable sustainability outcomes across global value chains. Stahl serves industries including leather, textiles, apparel, footwear, packaging and performance materials, making sustainability a critical differentiator for its customers.

Commenting on the milestone, Maarten Heijbroek, CEO of Stahl, said: "I'm incredibly proud to share that Stahl has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum rating for the fifth consecutive year, placing us among the top 1% of more than 175,000 companies worldwide. This achievement truly belongs to our teams across the globe. It reflects their dedication and our shared belief that sustainability is a continuous journey, one where we keep challenging ourselves to improve and to create real, measurable impact for our customers. With our ESG Roadmap to 2030 as our compass, we remain focused on building a more sustainable future through innovation, collaboration and purpose."

EcoVadis has become one of the world's most recognised business sustainability assessment platforms, evaluating companies across 250+ industries and 185+ countries, making Platinum recognition a globally respected benchmark for ESG leadership.

Commenting on the milestone, Maarten Heijbroek, CEO of Stahl, said: "I'm incredibly proud to share that Stahl has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum rating for the fifth consecutive year, placing us among the top 1% of more than 175,000 companies worldwide. This achievement truly belongs to our teams across the globe. It reflects their dedication and our shared belief that sustainability is a continuous journey, one where we keep challenging ourselves to improve and to create real, measurable impact for our customers. With our ESG Roadmap to 2030 as our compass, we remain focused on building a more sustainable future through innovation, collaboration and purpose."