INX earns silver EcoVadis medal

INX International Ink Co. has earned a Silver Medal Sustainability rating from EcoVadis for the second consecutive year, placing it among the top 15 percent of organizations worldwide assessed by the business sustainability ratings platform.

The recognition reflects INX's ongoing commitment to ESG excellence, responsible sourcing and sustainable innovation across its global operations.

'Attaining a Silver medal confirms that our management systems have matured and our evidence base is stronger,' commented Peter Paul Obijaju, INX director of ESG, noting the advancement from the Bronze rating received in 2023. 'The next step is to maintain momentum and improve our targeted goals so we can move upward to the Gold standard.'

EcoVadis evaluates more than 100,000 companies in 175-plus countries across 200 industry categories, assessing their environmental practices, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. This year, INX made notable progress on several fronts, particularly in the Environmental category.

'The most notable improvement was achieved in the Environmental category, which increased by 21 points,' Obijaju explained. 'This progress reflects the relentless environmental policy and product stewardship drive that has been fully integrated into our operations. It is led by the environmental team under the leadership of Kevin Cochran, our director of global operational S&E.'

As a result of these advancements, INX is now ranked within the top 2 percent globally for environmental systems based on the EcoVadis assessment.

For more than two decades, INX and parent company Sakata INX have invested in sustainable operations, regulatory compliance, energy efficiency and circular packaging innovations aligned with the company's ESG framework and customer expectations. One example is Genesis Washable inks, designed for flexographic and gravure printing and engineered to improve recyclability and support circular economy initiatives.

Obijaju stated that INX's progress is tied to the development and improvement of several key sustainability initiatives, including enhanced ESG governance by formalizing sustainability policies and integrating them into operations, strengthened sustainable procurement practices by requiring suppliers to meet ethical and environmental standards, and improved reporting systems for GHG emissions, labor practices and compliance through enhanced assurances of ESG data.

As highlighted in INX's Sustainability Report, these advancements reinforce the company's position as a trusted partner for global brands prioritizing strong ESG performance.

'For brand owners, our Silver Medal designation offers added confidence that INX is managing ESG risks and compliance in a way that supports responsible sourcing and long-term supply resilience,' Obijaju noted. 'Many brands use EcoVadis ratings as part of their supplier selection process, so this achievement strengthens our position in global supply chains.'