Nemera achieves EcoVadis gold medal, cementing its leadership in sustainability

30 January 2025

Nemera has reached a major milestone in its sustainability journey, earning the prestigious EcoVadis gold medal with a score of 79/100—a 12-point increase from the previous year. This recognition places Nemera among the top 1% of companies in its sector for social and environmental responsibility.

A commitment backed by action

This distinction reflects Nemera’s concrete efforts across four key areas:

Environment: With an outstanding score of 90/100, Nemera’s sustainability initiatives include enhanced waste management, energy audits, and the implementation of ISO 14001 & 50001 management systems. Additionally, its 100% renewable electricity sourcing in Europe played a pivotal role in securing this rating.

Health & Safety: The company strengthened its Product Safety and Patient Health policy, ensuring high standards across all sites. A key achievement was Nemera Szczeczin’s ISO 45001 certification, the global benchmark for occupational health and safety.

Responsible Purchasing: Sustainability efforts extend to Nemera’s supply chain, with the integration of social and environmental clauses in supplier contracts, along with enhanced audits and training. The ISCC+ certification at Nemera La Verpillière further supports the company’s move toward biobased resins with full traceability.

Ethics: A 20-point improvement in this category highlights Nemera’s initiatives in data integrity, anti-competitive practices prevention, and ethical governance.

A sustainable roadmap for the future

Nemera’s new ESG report, aligned with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, provides transparency on its objectives and achievements. The company remains committed to reducing its carbon footprint and driving positive change across the healthcare industry.

 

 

Marc Hämel, CEO of Nemera, emphasized:
“The EcoVadis gold medal reflects our dedication to our employees, customers, and society. This achievement is the result of remarkable collective work, proving our ability to innovate and progress together for a sustainable future. Congratulations to all our teams!”

With this recognition, Nemera continues to lead the way in sustainable healthcare solutions, reinforcing its mission to put patients first while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility.