Sustainable Excellence: tesa receives top ratings again in leading sustainability assessments


  • CDP Top Grade: Second consecutive A-rating for outstanding climate protection measures
  • EcoVadis Gold: For the third time in a row, tesa receives the gold medal and ranks among the top 2% of all globally assessed companies with its achieved score
  • Clear Progress: 39% reduction in CO₂ emissions (Scope 1+2) since 2018 and 90% renewable electricity as the foundation for climate-neutral production by 2030

 

Norderstedt – tesa, international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has been recognized by two leading organizations for outstanding sustainability performance. CDP, the world's largest platform for environmental data, once again awarded tesa's climate protection measures with the top grade A. At the same time, tesa received the coveted Gold status from EcoVadis for the third consecutive time. These top ratings underline the effectiveness of the holistic sustainability strategy "we do" and confirm tesa's leading role in the sustainable transformation of the industry.

Sustainability ratings as a strategic compass

The top placements at CDP and EcoVadis are not only recognition for achievements to date but also serve as an important benchmark for tesa's ambitious sustainability goals. With the CDP A-rating in climate protection, tesa is among only two percent of globally assessed companies taking a pioneering role. The renewed EcoVadis Gold status also confirms the excellent performance in the areas of environmental management, sustainable supply chains, working conditions, and ethics.

"We are delighted about the award with the top grade A in the CDP rating and the EcoVadis Gold medal. They confirm our progress in various sustainability areas," explains Dr. Ingrid Sebald, Board Member Technology at tesa. "While the CDP rating recognizes our successes in emissions reduction, the EcoVadis Gold status additionally highlights our achievements in the areas of sustainable supply chains, working conditions, and ethics. Both awards demonstrate the effectiveness of our holistic sustainability strategy and motivate us to continue developing innovative solutions that go beyond legal requirements and make tesa a pioneer in sustainability."

Concrete progress and transparency on the path to climate neutrality

As part of the "we do" strategy, tesa aims for climate-neutral production by 2030, with already 39% less CO₂ emissions (Scope 1+2) since 2018 and 90% renewable electricity. At the same time, the company promotes transparency in the supply chain through EcoVadis self-assessments, with 70% of raw material expenditures already going to suppliers with proven sustainability standards. These independent ratings strengthen stakeholder confidence and provide valuable insights for continuously improving sustainability performance.

About tesa SE

As a multinational company, tesa develops innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions for various industries, commercial customers, and end consumers. There are already more than 7,000 tesa adhesive solutions that help improve the work, products or lives of our customers. Today, the focus is on sustainability and energy-saving processes. tesa invests in the development of environmentally friendly products and solvent-free manufacture processes as well as in the use of renewable energy sources at its locations.

tesa is active in 100 countries and operates plants in Germany, Italy, China, the USA, and in Vietnam. Around three quarters of the tesa Group’s sales (2023: EUR 1.7 billion euro) are generated by applications for industries. Together with its international clients, tesa develops innovations that are customized at product and process level. Already more than 130 tesa tapes may be installed in an electric car and over 70 in a smartphone. In the printing and construction industries, too, tesa is constantly penetrating new segments and countries with its special adhesive tapes. The company generates almost one quarter of its sales with products for end consumers and professional craftsmen. 300 applications, such as the legendary tesafilm®, make life easier or, when it comes to insect protection, even make it a bit more pleasant. tesa counts among the world’s leading manufacturers of adhesive solutions. Since 2001, tesa SE is an independent 100% affiliate of Beiersdorf AG (i.e., NIVEA, Eucerin, la prairie) with approx. 5,200 employees today.

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