Mergon Group Achieves EcoVadis Platinum – Among the Top 1% Globally for Sustainability

Mergon Group is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company in the top 1% of businesses worldwide for sustainability performance. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Mergon’s journey to embed sustainability at the heart of its operations and strategy.

EcoVadis is the world’s leading provider of business sustainability ratings, assessing over 150,000 companies globally across environmental, social, and ethical criteria. The Platinum rating is the highest level of recognition, signalling exceptional performance and commitment to responsible business practices.

“This award is more than a score; it’s a mark of trust,” said Aoife Beirne, Mergon Group CEO, “It demonstrates to our customers, partners, and communities that we take sustainability seriously and are committed to creating meaningful impact.”

A Journey of Continuous Progress

Mergon’s sustainability journey began in 2023 with an EcoVadis “Committed” badge, followed by a Bronze medal in 2024. Through relentless focus and strategic initiatives, the company has now achieved Platinum status in 2025. Key actions that contributed to this success include:

• Updated Sustainability Framework to identify and manage environmental and social impacts.
• Science-Based Targets (SBTi) commitment and development of a climate transition plan.
• Enhanced transparency through sustainability reporting aligned with GRI and CSRD standards.
• Strong governance on ethics, diversity, and inclusion, including commitments to UNGC and Women’s Empowerment Principles.
• Supplier engagement to build an ethical, low-carbon supply chain.

Why It Matters

As an Irish-based global supplier to leading brands such as Abbott, BMW, and Xerox, Mergon recognises the importance of being world-class in sustainability. This achievement reinforces the company’s vision to lead its industry while respecting and protecting the planet.

Celebrating with Purpose

To mark this milestone, Mergon is partnering with Reforest Nation to plant a native forest in Ireland, creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

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