In the current assessment, CLASSEN has made CLASSEN progress and demonstrated a very positive overall performance. The company has achieved significant improvements, particularly in the areas of labor and human rights as well as the environment, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices. In the areas of sustainable procurement and ethics, too, there is evidence of continuous development and a strong desire to improve in these important areas.

"The EcoVadis rating is an important indicator for us that we are on the right track with our sustainability approach," says Jan Wöhner, Sustainability Officer at the CLASSEN. "At the same time, it shows us where we need to continue our efforts—particularly in the areas of ethics and supply chain. Transparency, progress, and responsibility remain our key guiding principles."

EcoVadis is considered the world's leading platform for assessing sustainability performance in global supply chains. Companies are evaluated on the basis of 21 criteria in four areas – environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement – based on international standards such as GRI, UN Global Compact, and ISO 26000.

The award is clear proof of the CLASSEN consistent commitment to sustainability. It also confirms the effectiveness of numerous measures that have been implemented along the supply chain and within the company in recent years.

EcoVadis is one of the world's leading providers of sustainability ratings for companies. It evaluates environmental and social practices, ethics and sustainable procurement. The ratings are based on international standards such as the United Nations Global Compact, ISO 26000 and the GRI guidelines.