EcoVadis awards KION Group Platinum rating for sustainability commitment for the first time

The KION Group is among the top one percent of the more than 150,000 companies rated by EcoVadis. The Group is following in the footsteps of its well-established brands, Linde Material Handling EMEA and STILL EMEA, which were awarded Platinum once again in 2025. This positive Group-wide development highlights the company’s steadfast commitment to its sustainability strategy.

EcoVadis' sustainability ratings are an important indicator for stakeholders of companies, particularly for suppliers and customers, and take into account criteria from the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement, based on international corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards.

Valeria Gargiulo, Chief People & Sustainability Officer of KION GROUP AG, says: “EcoVadis Platinum is an outstanding achievement by the KION team. It confirms that we are on the right track with the implementation of our sustainability strategy across all brands and underlines that the KION Group is not only a driver of innovation in intelligent supply chain solutions, but has also positioned itself and its brands at the forefront of the industry with its sustainability management.”

Achieving the Platinum medal for the first time underscores the progress made in all assessment categories. This includes, among other things, improved ESG reporting, additional certifications beyond ISO standards, and the continued Group-wide efforts to consistently align economic activities with social, environmental, and ethical standards.

Matthias Sieber, Vice President, Sustainability & HSE, adds: "This award recognizes the ongoing commitment of our entire workforce to not only consistently pursue our sustainability goals, but also to continue improving our performance in the future. EcoVadis sets standards for responsible and transparent business practices, against which we want to continue to measure ourselves. We are proud to be among the top one percent of companies assessed this year with our Platinum rating."