SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 27, 2025 – KHS GmbH, a global supplier of filling and packaging systems, has secured the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the first time in its history, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and ESG leadership. With a score of 86 out of 100, the Dortmund-based company now ranks among the top 1% of more than 150,000 enterprises evaluated worldwide, signaling a decisive advancement from last year’s gold rating.
Platinum Recognition Marks New Milestone in ESG Performance
The EcoVadis assessment evaluates up to 21 sustainability criteria spanning environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. For KHS, improvements in ethics, human rights, and procurement practices proved pivotal in moving from gold to platinum. The company’s enhanced certification management and expanded reporting frameworks helped drive its performance.
For customers and partners, the Platinum rating offers a verified benchmark of KHS’s ESG performance, enhancing trust in supplier selection and long-term collaboration strategies.
Integrating Carbon Management into Corporate Strategy
Beyond the core EcoVadis assessment, KHS leverages the EcoVadis Carbon Scorecard to track progress toward its 2050 net-zero ambitions. By systematically integrating carbon metrics into its corporate climate strategy, the company achieved the highest possible designation of “leading” in CO₂ management this year.
This recognition not only validates internal decarbonization programs but also reflects proactive efforts across its value chain, from equipment manufacturing to supplier partnerships.
Adapting to Emerging ESG Reporting Standards
KHS has also begun aligning its voluntary sustainability reporting with the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which aims to standardize ESG disclosures across industries. In its most recent sustainability report, KHS performed a comprehensive gap analysis between Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), positioning itself ahead of mandatory compliance deadlines.
According to Nicole Pohl, Senior ESG Manager at KHS, “We want to give our stakeholders a comprehensive insight into our responsibility management.” The company intends to gradually align its voluntary reporting with CSRD obligations, strengthening its position in future ratings.
Stakeholder Confidence and Long-Term Business Value
The recognition strengthens KHS’s positioning in the highly competitive beverage and liquid food machinery sector. In markets where sustainability credentials increasingly influence procurement decisions, the EcoVadis Platinum Medal provides:
- Enhanced customer assurance in supplier transparency
- Improved competitiveness in global tenders and supply chain contracts
- Alignment with investor expectations on ESG disclosures
“Since 2012 we have subjected ourselves to the strict requirements of EcoVadis,” said Kai Acker, CEO of KHS GmbH. “The Platinum Medal is both an important signal to our customers and a confirmation for the KHS Group that we take our responsibility in the field of sustainable business seriously and are on course.”
Strategic Impact on the Beverage Packaging Industry
For beverage producers navigating rising ESG regulations, KHS’s recognition provides a case study in how machinery suppliers can actively support industry-wide climate targets. The achievement highlights a growing trend: sustainability performance is no longer peripheral but central to B2B value creation.
As buyers integrate ESG criteria into procurement scoring, equipment manufacturers with platinum-level credentials are better positioned to win long-term contracts, reinforce brand reputation, and meet consumer-driven sustainability expectations.
Learn More
More information on KHS’s sustainability initiatives and reporting can be found at KHS Corporate Website.