GEA Scores EcoVadis Platinum Again – With a Higher Mark

GEA has once again earned the highest rating – Platinum – in the globally recognised EcoVadis sustainability assessment. The machinery and plant manufacturer improved its score from 82 to 92 out of 100.

For the second year running, GEA ranks among the top 1% of more than 150,000 rated companies across 185 countries, according to GEA's announcement. The ten-point increase reflects improvements across all four EcoVadis categories: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. GEA achieved the maximum score of 100/100 in the ‘Environment’ category and received full marks in ‘Policies, Measures, and Reporting’ across all four categories.

For the first time, the 2025 EcoVadis assessment included GEA’s ‘Top Employer’ certification in six European countries. The independent recognition by the Top Employers Institute confirms GEA’s strong performance in areas such as sustainability, leadership, and purpose – criteria directly reflected in the EcoVadis category ‘Labour and Human Rights’.

Chief Sustainability Officer Dr. Nadine Sterley notes: “At GEA, we take a holistic approach to sustainability – and that explicitly includes the social dimension. Improving from an already high level shows that we’re not just holding our position; we’re making progress. The fact that our Top Employer certification now contributes to our EcoVadis score reinforces the consistency of our approach. Our platinum rating stands for reliability: customers and partners can count on a company that not only talks about sustainability – but puts it into measurable action across the entire value chain.”

The EcoVadis rating has become the international standard for evaluating sustainability in supply chains. Many companies use the independent rating as a key factor when selecting suppliers. GEA’s top score signals to customers and stakeholders that the company not only defines the highest sustainability standards, but also consistently delivers on them. The EcoVadis methodology is based on international standards such as the UN Global Compact, ILO conventions, and ISO 26000.

A team of independent experts thoroughly reviews submitted documentation, evaluates specific actions, and validates measurable outcomes.

The GEA Group also recently reinforced their position as one of Europe’s leading employers.