Cabot Corporation Achieves Platinum Rating from EcoVadis for Fifth Consecutive Year
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) has achieved a platinum rating from EcoVadis for the fifth consecutive year, placing it among the top 1% of companies assessed globally for sustainability performance. The company's overall score increased by three points, with notable progress in sustainable procurement. Cabot received "outstanding" ratings in both environment and labor & human rights categories.
Additionally, in CDP's 2024 assessment, Cabot maintained 'B' ratings in both climate change and water security categories, positioning it as a leading performer among carbon black manufacturers. The achievement is particularly noteworthy as both EcoVadis and CDP have increased their rating stringency over time.
EcoVadis evaluates over 150,000 companies across 185+ countries, focusing on four key areas: environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Their methodology aligns with international sustainability standards including the Global Reporting Initiative, UN Global Compact, and ISO 26000.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) ha ottenuto per il quinto anno consecutivo la certificazione platino da EcoVadis, collocandosi tra l'1% delle aziende valutate a livello globale per le prestazioni di sostenibilità. Il punteggio complessivo dell'azienda è aumentato di tre punti, con significativi miglioramenti nell'approvvigionamento sostenibile. Cabot ha ricevuto valutazioni "eccellenti" nelle categorie ambiente e lavoro e diritti umani.
Inoltre, nella valutazione CDP 2024, Cabot ha mantenuto il rating 'B' sia per il cambiamento climatico sia per la sicurezza idrica, posizionandosi come uno dei leader tra i produttori di nero di carbonio. Questo risultato è particolarmente rilevante considerando che sia EcoVadis sia CDP hanno reso i criteri di valutazione più rigorosi nel tempo.
EcoVadis valuta oltre 150.000 aziende in più di 185 paesi, concentrandosi su quattro aree chiave: ambiente, lavoro e diritti umani, etica e approvvigionamento sostenibile. La loro metodologia è allineata agli standard internazionali di sostenibilità, tra cui il Global Reporting Initiative, il Patto Globale delle Nazioni Unite e la ISO 26000.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) ha obtenido la calificación platino de EcoVadis por quinto año consecutivo, situándose entre el 1% superior de las empresas evaluadas a nivel mundial en desempeño de sostenibilidad. La puntuación general de la empresa aumentó en tres puntos, con avances destacados en adquisiciones sostenibles. Cabot recibió calificaciones "sobresalientes" en las categorías de medio ambiente y trabajo y derechos humanos.
Además, en la evaluación de CDP 2024, Cabot mantuvo calificaciones 'B' tanto en cambio climático como en seguridad hídrica, posicionándose como un líder entre los fabricantes de negro de carbón. Este logro es especialmente notable dado que tanto EcoVadis como CDP han incrementado la rigurosidad de sus evaluaciones con el tiempo.
EcoVadis evalúa a más de 150,000 empresas en más de 185 países, enfocándose en cuatro áreas clave: medio ambiente, trabajo y derechos humanos, ética y adquisiciones sostenibles. Su metodología está alineada con estándares internacionales de sostenibilidad como Global Reporting Initiative, Pacto Global de la ONU e ISO 26000.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT)는 EcoVadis로부터 5년 연속 플래티넘 등급을 받으며 전 세계 지속 가능성 성과 평가 기업 중 상위 1%에 포함되었습니다. 회사의 전체 점수는 3점 상승했으며, 지속 가능한 조달 분야에서 특히 큰 진전을 보였습니다. Cabot는 환경 및 노동 및 인권 부문에서 "우수" 등급을 받았습니다.
또한, CDP 2024 평가에서 Cabot는 기후 변화 및 수자원 안전 부문에서 모두 'B' 등급을 유지하며 카본 블랙 제조업체 중 선도적인 위치를 차지했습니다. 이 성과는 EcoVadis와 CDP가 시간이 지남에 따라 평가 기준을 더욱 엄격하게 강화한 점에서 더욱 의미가 큽니다.
EcoVadis는 185개국 이상에서 15만 개 이상의 기업을 평가하며, 환경, 노동 및 인권, 윤리, 지속 가능한 조달의 네 가지 주요 영역에 집중합니다. 그들의 방법론은 글로벌 보고 이니셔티브(Global Reporting Initiative), UN 글로벌 콤팩트, ISO 26000 등 국제 지속 가능성 기준과 일치합니다.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE : CBT) a obtenu pour la cinquième année consécutive la distinction platine d'EcoVadis, se plaçant ainsi parmi le top 1 % des entreprises évaluées mondialement pour leurs performances en matière de durabilité. Le score global de l'entreprise a augmenté de trois points, avec des progrès notables dans les achats responsables. Cabot a reçu des notes "exceptionnelles" dans les catégories environnement et travail & droits humains.
Par ailleurs, lors de l'évaluation CDP 2024, Cabot a maintenu des notes 'B' dans les catégories changement climatique et sécurité de l'eau, se positionnant comme un acteur de premier plan parmi les fabricants de noir de carbone. Cette réussite est d'autant plus remarquable que les critères d'évaluation d'EcoVadis et du CDP se sont renforcés au fil du temps.
EcoVadis évalue plus de 150 000 entreprises dans plus de 185 pays, en se concentrant sur quatre domaines clés : environnement, travail & droits humains, éthique et achats responsables. Leur méthodologie est alignée sur les standards internationaux de durabilité, notamment le Global Reporting Initiative, le Pacte mondial des Nations Unies et l'ISO 26000.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) hat zum fünften Mal in Folge die Platinbewertung von EcoVadis erhalten und gehört damit zu den besten 1 % der weltweit bewerteten Unternehmen in Bezug auf Nachhaltigkeitsleistung. Der Gesamtscore des Unternehmens stieg um drei Punkte, mit bemerkenswerten Fortschritten im Bereich nachhaltige Beschaffung. Cabot erhielt in den Kategorien Umwelt sowie Arbeit und Menschenrechte jeweils eine "hervorragende" Bewertung.
Darüber hinaus hat Cabot in der CDP-Bewertung 2024 in den Kategorien Klimawandel und Wassersicherheit die Note 'B' gehalten und sich damit als führender Akteur unter den Herstellern von Carbon Black positioniert. Diese Leistung ist besonders bemerkenswert, da sowohl EcoVadis als auch CDP ihre Bewertungsmaßstäbe im Laufe der Zeit verschärft haben.
EcoVadis bewertet über 150.000 Unternehmen in mehr als 185 Ländern und konzentriert sich auf vier zentrale Bereiche: Umwelt, Arbeit und Menschenrechte, Ethik und nachhaltige Beschaffung. Die Methodik orientiert sich an internationalen Nachhaltigkeitsstandards wie der Global Reporting Initiative, dem UN Global Compact und ISO 26000.
- Achieved platinum rating from EcoVadis for 5th consecutive year, ranking in top 1% globally
- Increased overall EcoVadis score by three points with significant progress in sustainable procurement
- Received top 'outstanding' ratings in environment and labor & human rights categories
- Maintained 'B' ratings in CDP's climate change and water security assessments
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Company recognized among the top
BOSTON, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) has earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the highest recognition available, for the fifth consecutive year. The platinum rating recognizes Cabot’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts and places the company among the top
EcoVadis evaluates the sustainability performance and management systems of more than 150,000 companies in over 185 countries across more than 250 industries within four key areas: environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This year, Cabot’s overall score increased by three points with significant progress made in the sustainable procurement category. The company once again received the top sustainability performance score of “outstanding�� in the environment category as well as labor & human rights category. The EcoVadis methodology is built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, United Nations Global Compact and ISO 26000.
“We are proud to once again be honored by EcoVadis at the highest distinction for our exceptional sustainability performance,” said Jennifer Chittick, senior vice president, Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E); chief sustainability officer. “With EcoVadis setting higher standards year after year, this recognition reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to continuous improvement – consistently identifying and implementing opportunities that further advance our sustainability efforts. As we continue our journey toward a more sustainable future, we remain dedicated to leading by example in sustainability and maintaining transparency throughout our value chain.”
Furthermore, Cabot recently received its 2024 scores from CDP, a non-for-profit organization that spearheads the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts. CDP annually evaluates participating companies across several areas including climate change and water security. Cabot once again achieved a ‘B’ rating in climate change and a ‘B’ rating in water security, placing the company as one of the top carbon black manufacturers assessed by CDP.
The ratings frameworks for both EcoVadis and CDP have become more rigorous over the years, raising the bar for sustainability performance and transparency. As the criteria evolve, maintaining or improving on scores has become increasingly challenging. Cabot’s ability to uphold and advance its ratings reflects the dedication the company brings to enhancing its sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement across all aspects of its operations.
For more information about Cabot’s commitment to sustainability and its ESG disclosures, visit cabotcorp.com/sustainability.
ABOUT CABOT CORPORATION
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of reinforcing carbons, specialty carbons, battery materials, engineered elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed metal oxides and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at cabotcorp.com.
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