Kurz recognised by EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability

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Thin film specialist Kurz has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal in recognition of its sustainability performance in 2026. Despite stricter assessment criteria compared to the previous year, the company ranks among the top 15% of all companies assessed worldwide and among the top 10% in its industry.

The award reflects the company's ongoing efforts to advance its sustainability initiatives. It achieved further improvements in its ratings compared to the previous year, particularly in the areas of environmental standards and ethics.

Guided by its motto ‘Be a green leader,’ the thin film specialist continues to pursue its sustainability strategy. This includes continuously improving processes and products with the aim of reducing CO₂ emissions and material consumption, among other objectives.

‘Sustainability is not a short term trend for us, but a long term commitment that requires perseverance and consistent action. The recognition from EcoVadis confirms that we have taken important steps in the right direction over the past few years,’ said Dr Andreas Hirschfelder, member of the executive board at Kurz. ‘

We take a long term approach and accept responsibility – for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the environment. At Kurz, we do not view sustainability as a standalone initiative, but as an integral part of our corporate culture.’

The company remains committed to further improving its sustainability performance in the years ahead. It is already investing in initiatives such as photovoltaic systems and a power to heat system with thermal energy storage. In addition, Kurz is implementing measures to reduce energy consumption, emissions, and material use, while also operating its own recycling system.

The company plans to systematically enhance and expand these initiatives in the coming years.