EcoVadis, a sustainability ratings agency, has recently recognized the commitment of Biotage (Uppsala, Sweden) to be greener and create more efficient solutions by awarding the company the Gold Medal in Sustainability, after a thorough audit with respect to the Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
“We have put sustainability at the heart of what we do,” said Tomas Blomquist, CEO and President of Biotage.
“We are incredibly proud to have achieved the Gold standard, which demonstrates our commitment and allows customers to partner with us in confidence. The Gold Medal rating places Biotage in the top 5% of global suppliers across all industries. Our work in sustainability is never complete, and although we celebrate this recognition, it marks the start of a journey to maintaining the upmost standards in our operations. Our next goal is to push towards the platinum rating!”
Read more about EcoVadis here:
https://ecovadis.com
Read more about Biotage here:
www.biotage.com
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