Hempel achieves EcoVadis gold-medal score, now ranking among the top 5% of all companies assessed
Hempel earns a gold‑medal score of 80 in its 2026 EcoVadis assessment - the company’s highest rating yet and a 17‑point jump from 2025, reflecting stronger reporting and broad organisational collaboration.
Key messages:
- Hempel scores 80 points in its 2026 EcoVadis assessment, which is its highest score to date.
- The result places Hempel among the top 5% of all companies assessed in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date.
- A 17‑point improvement from 2025 reflects strengthened sustainability reporting and strong cross‑company collaboration.
The EcoVadis rating is one of the world’s most respected independent sustainability assessments and recognises best-practices across environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
“This fantastic achievement is a milestone for Hempel and reflects the progress we are making as a company. Being awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis is a strong validation of our Sustainability Mission, which focuses on creating customer value through more efficient and responsible solutions - while also reducing our own environmental impact,” says Sofia Mavropoulou, Vice President of Sustainability at Hempel A/S and continues: “It shows that our efforts have accelerated and matured and reflects that sustainability is no longer a supporting pillar, but a core driver of how we operate and create value.”
To learn more about Hempel’s Sustainability Mission, please visit: Sustainability Mission - Hempel
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What does an EcoVadis gold medal signify for Hempel customers?An EcoVadis gold medal assures Hempel customers that they are partnering with a globally recognised leader in sustainable business practices, aiding their own supply chain transparency and ESG reporting needs.
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How does Hempel's Sustainability Mission translate into product innovation?Hempel's mission drives the development of innovative coating solutions that offer superior environmental performance, such as extended durability, reduced VOCs and enhanced energy efficiency for customer assets.
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How does Hempel ensure its sustainability claims are credible?Hempel’s sustainability claims are validated through rigorous, independent third-party assessments like EcoVadis, in addition to robust internal audits and transparent public reporting.
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Alexandra Thiis Billing
PR Manager
Tel: +45 4089 4240
Email: communications@hempel.com
About Hempel
As a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Hempel factories, R&D centres and stock points are established in every region.
Across the globe, Hempel’s paints and coatings protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers’ businesses. They help minimise maintenance costs, improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.
We are guided by our purpose - Make our world last longer, beautifully - which is our shared call to action: to protect what matters, enhanced by colour and craftsmanship.
Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915. It is majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, which ensures a solid economic base for the Hempel Group and supports cultural, social, humanitarian and scientific purposes around the world.
