This achievement for TOMRA Recycling, the leader in sensor-based sorting technology for recycling, marks a significant 11-point improvement over the past year, resulting in a leap from Gold to Platinum status. This follows the official validation of TOMRA’s net-zero climate targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The rating confirms the company’s position as a global leader in environmental and ethical performance.
The Platinum medal follows a rigorous, evidence-based evaluation of four key pillars: Environment (carbon footprint and circularity), Labor & Human Rights (DEI and safety), Ethics (anti-corruption and data security) and Sustainable Procurement (supply chain risk). This advancement was driven by growing transparency, improved governance and strengthened sustainability practices, moving TOMRA Recycling beyond simple compliance to deliver measurable impact across its global value chain.
Lars Enge, Executive Vice President and Head of TOMRA Recycling, comments: “Sustainability is at the heart of TOMRA Recycling’s strategy. This Platinum rating is a testament to the dedication of our teams and our ongoing efforts to create long-term value for our customers, our employees and the environment. Moving from Silver to Gold, and now to Platinum in just three years, demonstrates that we are not just setting ambitious goals, but delivering measurable results. Being in the top 1% of all the organizations assessed by EcoVadis in 2025 is a powerful validation of our mission to lead the resource revolution.”
Turning strategy into measurable impact
TOMRA Recycling’s success was driven by a focused transition from policy to action over the last 12 months:
- Climate action: Following SBTi validation, the roadmap to align with the 1.5°C global warming limit has been intensified, moving from ambition to verified, science-based targets.
- Eco-design: Internal expertise has been established to conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), beginning with high-volume AUTOSORT™ units. This enables the precise measurement of an equipment’s environmental footprint from production through to end-of-life.
- Supply chain integrity: Supplier assessments have been enhanced, requiring higher standards for environmental performance and ethical sourcing to build a more resilient and transparent value chain.
- Internal development: Continued investment in the wellbeing of the workforce is being driven by strengthened health and safety tracking and expanded training programs to foster a culture of safety and inclusion.
