Monadnock earns Platinum EcoVadis rating

Monadnock Paper Mills has earned a Platinum rating in the EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility assessment, placing it among the top 1 percent of more than 90,000 companies evaluated worldwide, with an overall score of 89/100 for 2025, a six-point improvement over its 2024 score.

EcoVadis, an independent global provider of business sustainability ratings, cited significant progress in environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethical governance and sustainable procurement. The improvement reflects Monadnock's approach to sustainability as a long-term operational strategy, from carbon-neutral operations powered by 100 percent renewable wind energy to responsible fiber sourcing certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

'Sustainability is not a cost center, it's how we build a resilient business,' commented Andrew Manns, CEO of Monadnock Paper Mills. 'Improving our Platinum score reflects disciplined work across our operations to reduce risk, strengthen our supply chain and invest in our people. Sustainability is how we create long-term value for our customers, employees and community.'

The assessment recognized Monadnock's quantifiable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, expanding renewable-energy utilization and enhanced waste and water management targets through ISO 14001 continuous improvement systems. Higher scores in labor and human rights reflect strengthened workplace safety programs, measurable professional development goals and career mobility initiatives designed to reduce turnover and build skilled manufacturing talent.

Monadnock's upgraded whistleblower and stakeholder reporting system, along with strict fraud, data security and anti-corruption policies, was cited as best practice for lowering organizational risk and protecting business continuity. The company expanded supplier expectations to include environmental and social criteria directly into contracts and evaluations.