BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in high-quality, sustainable ingredients from natural sources, has further strengthened its sustainability performance in the latest EcoVadis assessment. Jungbunzlauer improved its overall score from 84 to 85 points, placing it among the top 2% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide and was awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal.
EcoVadis is one of the world's leading providers of business sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across four key areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
In the 2026 assessment, Jungbunzlauer maintained its strong performance in Environment and Labour & Human Rights while further improving its scores in Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
The company also retained its Carbon Leader status within the EcoVadis Carbon Scorecard, underlining its continued commitment to climate action and carbon management.
"Our improved EcoVadis score reflects the dedication and commitment of colleagues across our global organisation who continuously work to strengthen sustainability in everything we do," said Bruno Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer of Jungbunzlauer. "Remaining among the top 2% of all companies assessed worldwide demonstrates the strength of our long-term sustainability strategy and motivates us to continue creating value for our customers, employees, business partners and communities."
Jungbunzlauer's comprehensive approach to sustainability is aligned with internationally recognised standards and frameworks such as UNGC and SBTi. The company consistently integrates sustainable practices throughout its value chain, from sourcing raw materials to product development and manufacturing and distribution processes. This includes efforts in areas such as circularity, CO2 emissions reduction, water savings, product safety, and responsible supply chains, as well as a strong focus on employee well-being and diversity.
Through these actions, Jungbunzlauer advances its purpose of leading the way in developing naturally better ingredients that enhance everyday life, ensuring that sustainability is at the heart of how it innovates, operates, and serves its customers and communities worldwide.
For more information about Jungbunzlauer's commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, please visit www.jungbunzlauer.com/sustainability.
About Jungbunzlauer
Jungbunzlauer is a leading producer of high-quality, sustainable ingredients from natural sources, serving industries from food and beverage, to nutrition, health, home and personal care, among others. Leading the way in developing naturally better ingredients that enhance everyday life, we are a trusted partner offering a diverse portfolio of texturants, acidulants, sweeteners, minerals, and tailored solutions to meet our customers' evolving needs.
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with state-of-the-art facilities including large-scale fermentation operations across Europe and North America, we proudly serve more than 130 countries worldwide. Founded more than 150 years ago, Jungbunzlauer has grown into a more than CHF 1 billion company, driven by nearly 1,400 dedicated colleagues committed to a healthier, more sustainable future. Learn more at www.jungbunzlauer.com.
About EcoVadis
EcoVadis is a global provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence, and performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Its evidence-based platform assesses more than 175,000 companies in over 180 countries.
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