"We are delighted about the new evaluation and the platinum status we have achieved. We have been working intensively for years in the various areas to continuously improve our sustainability performance. Being awarded platinum by EcoVadis is a reward for our efforts and a great motivation for the future. I would like to thank all employees involved," explains Dr. Niclas Müller, CEO of VDM Metals. With the platinum award, VDM Metals now belongs to the one percent of the best-positioned companies in the areas included in the assessment: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. EcoVadis is the leading international standard for sustainability in global value chains and is one of the most important rating systems for sustainability with over 130,000 participating companies in more than 180 countries.

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