WAYNE, PA, USA – May 29, 2024 – Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, has achieved a Silver Medal in Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis for 2023. EcoVadis Medals recognize eligible companies that have completed the EcoVadis assessment process and demonstrated a relatively strong management system that addresses sustainability criteria, as outlined in the EcoVadis methodology. EcoVadis medals are awarded to the top 35% of companies assessed by EcoVadis, thus they are an acknowledgement of achievement relative to other assessed companies across the EcoVadis database.
For more than a decade, Trinseo has worked to build a more sustainable Company for a better future. In recent years, tremendous efforts have been put into address our sustainability goals, for example with our decarbonization strategy and carbon excellence projects, Trinseo scored “outstanding” in terms of policies, measures and certifications under the Environment category in the 2023 EcoVadis rating.
“Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. EcoVadis’ Silver Medal echoes Trinseo’s actions in sustainability. Whether it is related to the environment, labor & human rights, ethics or sustainable procurement, we aim to excel along our sustainability journey,” said Walter van het Hof, Trinseo’s Global Industry Affairs, Public Policy & Corporate Sustainability Leader.
Trinseo brings ideas to life that are imaginative, smart, and sustainability-focused by combining our premier expertise, forward-looking innovations, and superb customer service. A scientific approach is adopted as we develop sustainably advantaged products, continuously investing in recycling technologies in innovation and scientific tools such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) automation, Product Carbon Footprint calculations, reporting, mass balance, blockchain, and more. Contributing to circularity is a vision we share with our customers, and we’re delighted to help them meet the growing demands of the market with high-quality, sustainable material solutions.
Find out more about Trinseo’s sustainability in action by clicking https://www.trinseo.com/Sustainability/Actions.
About Trinseo
Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, partners with companies to bring ideas to life in an imaginative, smart and sustainably focused manner by combining its premier expertise, forward-looking innovations and best-in-class materials to unlock value for companies and consumers. From design to manufacturing, Trinseo taps into decades of experience in diverse material solutions to address customers’ unique challenges in a wide range of industries, including building and construction, consumer goods, medical and mobility. Trinseo’s approximately 3,100 employees bring endless creativity to reimagining the possibilities with clients all over the world from the company’s locations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Trinseo reported net sales of approximately $3.7 billion in 2023. Discover more by visiting www.trinseo.com and connecting with Trinseo on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and WeChat.
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