Royal Smit & Zoon, the world-leading manufacturer of chemicals for leather manufacturing, has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Rating for the third consecutive year. With a record score of 86/100, we are proud to be recognised once again among the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide by EcoVadis. Marc Smit, CEO Royal Smit & Zoon “We are extremely proud to maintain our EcoVadis Platinum rating and achieving our highest score to date is a remarkable milestone for Royal Smit & Zoon. It confirms our position as sustainability leader and reflects how deeply sustainability is embedded across our business and identity for over 200 years. Most importantly, it is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our teams working true to our mission to create a sustainable leather value chain, together.” About EcoVadis EcoVadis is the world’s most recognized and trusted methodology of business sustainability ratings, assessing more than 150.000 companies across four impact themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. With an overall score of 86 out of 100, the company significantly improved its performance compared to 2025 (81/100). The strongest progress was achieved in Sustainable Procurement. Sandra de Koning, Procurement Manager Royal Smit & Zoon “The jump in our sustainable procurement score is the result of focused effort, clear expectations and close collaboration with our suppliers. It demonstrates that we raised the bar across the whole supply chain and sustainability is increasingly becoming an integral part of how we source, evaluate, and closely collaborate with our supply chain partners.” EcoVadis evaluated Royal Smit & Zoon’s policies, actions and results across all businesses and production facilities worldwide. EcoVadis continuously develops and improves its assessment, positively impacting sustainability performance across value chains, fostering transparency and driving innovation. Maintaining the Platinum medal confirms Royal Smit & Zoon’s strong performance in all of these areas. Aukje Berden, ESG Director Royal Smit & Zoon “With Drops of Difference, our Sustainability Strategy for 2030, firmly in place, our journey does not stop here. Continuous improvement remains essential. Our steady progress in the EcoVadis rankings since achieving Platinum status for the first time in 2023 demonstrates this commitment and how we translate our legacy of responsibility and forward thinking into creating a more sustainable leather value chain, together with all stakeholders. We don’t just make commitments—we deliver measurable results through action, transparency, and continuous improvement.” Interesting for you Discover more news Royal Smit & Zoon maintains EcoVadis Platinum Rating – confirming its position as sustainability leader We are proud to share that Royal Smit & Zoon has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum rating, the world’s most recognized and trusted business sustainability rating. Leading sustainability performance for Royal Smit & Zoon awarded with EcoVadis Platinum rating We are proud to announce that Royal Smit & Zoon has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum rating. Royal Smit & Zoon maintains EcoVadis GOLD Rating We are proud to announce that Royal Smit & Zoon maintained its EcoVadis GOLD medal. With this recognition, Royal Smit & Zoon belongs to the top 9% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. More news Go to all news articles Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe to our newsletter Share this:
