Mondi Earns Top 1% Global Sustainability Ranking Again —-When the packaging suppliers begin to perform better than the global CSR reference, it’s time to note – and maybe, it ensures that who actually runs stability in retail.
Let’s be honest – in the FMCG world, the allegations of stability are everywhere. But hard, third -party certificates? Very rare. This is why Mondi’s latest Ecovadis ranking – holds it in the top 1% of the worldwide stability companies – not just another pat on the back. This is a meaningful sign for retailers.
And if you are in the purchase, a private label strategy or the innovation of packaging, there is a kind of scale that should still affect your decisions.
Rethinking What “Reliable Supplier” Really Means
Historically, packaging suppliers are measured by basic: lead time, price, material quality. Everything important, of course – but is not enough now.
With the pressure from ESG, with tightening in each market, especially in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific, stability ranking as Ecovadis becomes a new brevity for rapid operational reliability.
When a supplier like Mondi scores 92% on a broad, independent revision – covers the environment, work practice, morals and purchases – this is not a green brand. There is a risk lower.
Retailers are starting to shift procurement habits:
✅ Suppliers with strong EcoVadis scores now have faster onboarding
✅ RFPs increasingly require proof of third-party ESG validation
✅ Supermarkets face mounting pressure to de-risk their packaging supply chain
Bottom line: this kind of ranking makes business sense, not just ethical sense.
Packaging Is No Longer Passive — It’s Strategic
For a long time, packaging was seen as the final step in the production chain. But as any private label buyer will tell you, that view is now outdated.
In 2025, packaging affects everything:
Carbon accounting
Consumer trust
Recyclability mandates
Supply chain reporting
Shelf differentiation
This is where a high sustainability ranking becomes a tactical advantage.
If you’re building out new product lines — especially for health, wellness, or natural categories — partnering with a supplier like Mondi could give your brand an edge when it comes to green claims and traceable credentials.
It’s one less thing to explain in audits. One more thing to promote on pack.
Why EcoVadis Actually Matters — And Isn’t Just “Another Badge”
EcoVadis has become the de facto global CSR standard across industries — from automotive to food to retail. Over 130,000 companies are scored on its platform, and its ratings carry real weight with corporate governance, investor relations, and procurement teams.
The methodology goes beyond carbon emissions. It looks at:
Environmental impact
Ethical conduct
Labor standards
Supply chain transparency
So, when Mondi moves from an 87% score last year to 92% in 2025, that’s not just “growth.” It’s acceleration — during a time when many suppliers are struggling just to maintain status quo under tightening global regulations.
That’s the kind of movement that buyers notice — and should be building into their next-year sourcing strategy.
What This Means for Supermarket Buyers and Suppliers
Let’s be blunt: If you’re not already mapping your packaging partners against sustainability rankings like EcoVadis, you’re behind.
This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about future-proofing your supply chain.
Expect major retailers to increasingly prioritize:
High-scoring packaging partners to streamline ESG reporting
Verified sustainability to support private-label storytelling
Cross-border regulatory alignment (especially in the EU and UK)
And if you’re a supplier reading this? Mondi’s performance raises the bar. Quietly but clearly.
Final Takeaway: Rankings Are the New Currency
A 92% EcoVadis score isn’t just another trophy on a sustainability report. It’s a market differentiator. It shapes conversations, unlocks deals, and removes friction.
Retailers who fail to build around these credible, data-backed rankings risk falling behind — not just on compliance, but on relevance.
Mondi’s win isn’t just good for them. It’s a wake-up call for the rest of the industry.
