Octeville site of Sidel has been awarded the Gold Medal by sustainability assessors, EcoVadis following a comprehensive review of its supply chain strategy at both local and corporate-group level.
EcoVadis ranked Sidel in the top five percent of reporting companies in 2024, recognizing its strong commitment to sustainability and transparency.
“We’re thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal for our EcoVadis reporting. This is a remarkable achievement that reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainability, ethics, and responsible business practices.”
Francesca Bellucci, VP Strategy and Sustainability at Sidel.
Partnership to enshrine sustainability
Sidel partnered with EcoVadis in 2017 to assess and improve its environmental, social, and ethical performance as part of its new supply chain strategy.
With over 17 years of expertise, EcoVadis has assessed sustainability efforts for more than 125,000 companies, evaluating them across four key categories: environmental impact, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices.
Sidel’s latest achievement follows a comprehensive review involving more than 300 questions covering critical areas such as environmental impact, labour rights, health and safety, ethics, and responsible procurement.
“The evaluation was both rigorous and extensive, demanding significant collaboration and commitment from our teams. It encompassed the Sidel Octeville site and corporate-level assessments, adding complexity to the process and making the final recognition all the more rewarding.”
Armelle Biton, HSE Business Partner, Sidel
Group-level ambitions
This Gold Medal not only celebrates Sidel’s current accomplishments but also sets the stage for wider ongoing efforts towards group-level reporting.
“We are confident that this success will inspire us to reach even greater heights in our sustainability journey.”
Francesca Bellucci, VP Strategy and Sustainability at Sidel.
Sidel is a world-renowned provider of packaging solutions, specializing in PET, can, and glass packaging for the beverage, food, home, and personal care industries. With decades of expertise, Sidel offers advanced blowing, filling, labeling, and end-of-line systems, ensuring high efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
Committed to innovation and environmental responsibility, Sidel integrates cutting-edge automation, digitalization, and eco-friendly technologies into its solutions. The company actively supports lightweight packaging, energy-efficient production, and recyclable materials, helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining product integrity.
Headquartered in France, Sidel operates in more than 190 countries, providing turnkey solutions, technical support, and consulting services. Through continuous R&D and partnerships, Sidel drives the future of sustainable packaging, ensuring safer, smarter, and more efficient production for global brands.