Mölnlycke improves overall score in 2026 EcoVadis sustainability assessment
Mölnlycke has further strengthened its sustainability performance in the latest EcoVadis assessment, achieving a ranking in the 98th percentile.
EcoVadis assesses companies on their performance in environment, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement, providing one of the most widely recognised sustainability benchmarks in global supply chains.
Mölnlycke achieved an overall score of 87, compared with 85 in the previous assessment. The company improved its scores in Environment, Sustainable Procurement and Ethics and received a Gold medal. Its 98th percentile ranking means it performed within the top 2% of companies assessed by EcoVadis over the preceding 12 months.
The result reflects the increasingly competitive nature of the EcoVadis ratings, where medal thresholds are determined relative to the performance of over 170,000 assessed companies across all industries worldwide.
"Our improved score reflects years of focussed work to strengthen our environmental, social and governance practices and create long-term value for our stakeholders. The result represents meaningful progress, while also encouraging us to maintain our focus and continue raising our ambition," says Eric de Kesel, Chief Operations Officer and EVP Sustainability at Mölnlycke.
"Sustainability is not a standalone programme or reporting exercise at Mölnlycke. It is embedded in how we create value every day, from product design and supplier engagement to manufacturing, distribution and customer partnership. An improved score in EcoVadis’ assessment is an important external validation that this integrated approach is delivering measurable results which help strengthen healthcare systems’ resilience and position us for long-term success,” says Caterina Camerani, Vice President Sustainability at Mölnlycke.
The improved assessment highlights the company's continued progress in reducing environmental impact, strengthening responsible sourcing practices and upholding ethical business standards.
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