Kraton Corporation has achieved a Gold recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.
Kraton’s Commitment to Promote Sustainable Future
Kraton’s continuous commitment to sustainability throughout the organization to meet market demands, advance the bioeconomy, and promote a more sustainable future through collaboration in the value chain.
Responsible Procurement Program
Kraton's points score and the resulting Gold rating puts it in the top 98 percentile of its industry. With more than 6,000 suppliers globally, Kraton's progress on supply chain initiatives was vital in elevating it to the next level.
Kraton's achievements in 2019 include further deploying the Responsible Procurement:
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Making a Positive Difference program to all suppliers in scope and onboarding them on the EcoVadis platform.
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The company also added a corporate social responsibility section to its vendor performance scorecard, conducted 20 physical audits of suppliers and manufacturers, and improved the vendor base's risk evaluation methodology.
Kraton's Responsible Procurement program is designed to accelerate environmental and social improvements across supply chain in collaboration with key partners.
Source: Kraton Corporation