March 19, 2025

At the 2025 Sustain Conference in Paris, BOBST was honored with the Outstanding Program Management Award for its achievements in sustainable procurement. The recognition, presented by EcoVadis, highlights BOBST's strategic vision, execution, and excellence in driving sustainability across its supply chain.

BOBST's commitment to sustainability has been further reinforced by its EcoVadis Silver Medal, awarded in 2023 and 2024. With an improved score of 69 in 2024, BOBST ranks in the top 15% of companies assessed globally, well above the industry benchmark of 51. This recognition underscores BOBST's dedication to continuous improvement in environmental, social, and ethical performance.

Each year, EcoVadis recognizes companies demonstrating outstanding sustainability practices with their suppliers. This year, BOBST was selected for its comprehensive sustainable procurement program, which has strengthened supplier engagement and embedded sustainability into procurement processes.

Why BOBST won

BOBST's success in sustainable procurement is the result of a well-defined vision and structured approach. The company has established a clear procurement strategy, embedding sustainability into its policies and objectives—one that's actively executed across the business, with 68% of supplier spend covered by sustainability monitoring and more than 700 suppliers engaged to ensure compliance with high environmental and ethical standards.

Strong leadership support from both the Corporate Purchasing and Sustainability teams has driven these efforts forward. Sustainability isn't treated as an isolated initiative; it's an integral part of procurement and supply chain management.

Beyond policy and leadership, BOBST has taken a hands-on approach to ensure real impact, building an Ambassadors' Network that provides on-site training, organizes supplier meetings, and maintains regular progress reporting to foster collaboration and accountability. To date, 150 purchasing team members across all plants and key suppliers have been actively engaged, ensuring the program is effectively implemented at every level of the supply chain.

"As Head of Corporate Sustainability at BOBST, I am honored to see Gaëtan Madiès and the team recognized with the EcoVadis 'Outstanding Program Management' award, reflecting our shared commitment to a more sustainable value chain." —Sylvain Lieb, Head of Corporate Sustainability

Driving business efficiency and responsible growth

BOBST's commitment to sustainable procurement translates into tangible benefits for customers by enhancing business efficiency, resource optimization, and long-term profitability. Through responsible sourcing and supply chain management, BOBST ensures:

• Operational excellence and waste reduction, optimizing productivity and minimizing resource consumption
• Compliance with evolving regulations and ESG standards, reducing risk and supporting customers' sustainability commitments
• Supply chain resilience and transparency, ensuring ethical, responsible sourcing and reducing operational disruptions
• Cost efficiency and performance, leveraging sustainable materials and streamlined processes to enhance machine reliability and long-term value

Looking ahead: driving sustainability forward

This award marks a milestone in BOBST's journey, but the work continues. We remain focused on:

• Expanding sustainable solutions from suppliers to further enhance the efficiency and performance of its machines
• Advancing carbon emissions measurement and implementing targeted reduction strategies to help customers meet their climate goals
• Strengthening sustainability monitoring across the entire value chain, ensuring continuous improvement and industry leadership

We believe sustainability is a shared responsibility. By collaborating with customers and partners, BOBST is shaping the future of packaging—delivering innovative, responsible, high-performance solutions that drive both environmental and business success.