about careers zac safety sustainability globallink Search products support training aj labs home about news press release: astenjohnson receives the bronze ecovadis medal for their commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development News July 5, 2021 AstenJohnson receives the Bronze EcoVadis Medal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AstenJohnson receives the Bronze EcoVadis Medal for their commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development Charleston, July 5, 2021 AstenJohnson, one of the world's leading supplier to the paper industry, has been awarded the "Bronze" Medal for the first time by the EcoVadis rating agency, specialized in assessing environmental performance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). EcoVadis evaluates more than 75,000 companies on their environmental performance based on 21 indicators divided into four categories: environment, labor & human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. The evaluation method, which is based on international standards such as ISO 26000 and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), analyzes the policies in place as well as the actions taken and the results obtained. The bronze medal indicates AstenJohnson is in the top 50% of global companies in the same industry, with the most advanced CSR approaches, according to EcoVadis recognition levels. Sustainability is a core value at the heart of AstenJohnson’s business. The company's sustainability mission statement is: "We are committed to a sustainable future by caring about our environmental, social and economic impact through collaboration with partners along our value chain.” AstenJohnson supports the Sustainable Development Goals developed by the United Nations and uses them as guidelines to continue its CSR development. CEO and President Kevin Frank says, “Moving toward sustainability presents challenges but most of all, opportunities. Sustainability is an exciting way to work together with customers and suppliers to drive continuous growth through increased cooperation and partnerships." AstenJohnson has set ambitious goals and adopted best practices, recognized by EcoVadis, in the areas of circularity, carbon reduction, sustainable procurement, non-discrimination, ethics and diversity. AstenJohnson is committed to providing the best to its associates and its community by using the CSR approach. Earning the bronze medal is recognition of the company’s progress thus far, and motivates all associates to continue to act in the present while thinking about the future. As CEO Kevin Frank affirms, "Together we can continue to innovate for the benefit of our customers, our planet and ourselves!" Learn more about AstenJohnson's commitment to sustainability and CSR at the website dedicated to the company's sustainability initiatives: https://ajsustain.report For further information, please contact: Daniel Hédou Global Marketing Manager daniel.hedou@astenjohnson.com www.astenjohnson.com Like +1 About AstenJohnson AstenJohnson is a global manufacturer of pulp & paper machine clothing, advanced and filtration fabrics, filaments, and nonwoven fabrics for filtration, automotive, cured-in-place piping and composites. The company has manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America, with corporate headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina. AstenJohnson emphasizes quality in its innovative products and builds long-term relationships with its customers, associates, suppliers and communities based on five values: Safety, Excellence, Integrity, People, and Sustainability. Together, these values contribute to customer satisfaction. contact leadership history our companies code of conduct news sustainability contact corporate headquarters 4399 Corporate Road Charleston, South Carolina USA 29405 tel +1.843.747.7800 fax +1.843.747.3856 email info@AstenJohnson.com support connect Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Glassdoor Glassdoor ISO 9001:2015 certified in North America, Belgium, Czech Republic, and China. ISO 14001:2015 certified in Czech Republic. © 2021 legal notice trademarks privacy policy california supply chains act uk modern slavery act astenjohnson is a global manufacturer for the paper industry, supplying paper machine clothing like press fabrics, forming fabrics, dryer fabrics, and other advanced filtration fabrics to paper mills and pulp mills around the world.