Certification and audit

We collaborate with reputable platforms to provide insight into our sustainability, quality and responsibility efforts. The following platforms support our certifications:  

Sedex  
Sedex helps us improve social and ethical responsibility in our supply chain. The platform provides transparency on working conditions, safety, environment and human rights.  
Status at VPK Group: Active participant with regular audits. 

UN Global Compact  
As a participant in the UN Global Compact, we support the ten principles on human rights, labour rights, environment and anti-corruption. This demonstrates our commitment to global sustainability.  
Status at VPK Group: annual transparent reporting; participation since 2021  

EcoVadis  
EcoVadis assesses our sustainability performance in four core areas: environment, labour & human rights, ethical business practices and sustainable procurement. Our scores highlight our strong focus on corporate social responsibility.

• Platinum status: Four VPK Group sites - VPK Packaging Belgium (Erembodegem and Oudegem), and our sites in France, Romania and Poland - have achieved the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum certificate. This places VPK Group among the top 1% of companies worldwide assessed for their sustainability performance.  

CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) 
CDP is a globally recognised platform that provides insight into our performance on climate change, water management and forests. By reporting our data, we strive to continuously improve our carbon footprint.  

Status at VPK Group: transparent reporting with annual updates.