GKN Powder Metallurgy, a global leader in powder metallurgy and innovative, sustainable solutions for a wide range of automotive and industrial applications, has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Rating for outstanding performance in sustainability.

Across all business units and with a total of 27 manufacturing sites worldwide, GKN Powder Metallurgy has been recognised with the Platinum Medal that puts the company in the top 1% of more than 125,000 companies assessed in the areas of labour and human rights, environment, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This award represents a benchmark for the companies demonstrating the highest standards of sustainability management.

It reflects GKN Powder Metallurgy's efforts to advance sustainable management and manufacturing practices, including setting science-based targets (SBTi), implementing decarbonisation strategies, and aiming to achieve ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions within an ambitious timeframe. Several of the company’s manufacturing sites already operate with clean energy. Overall, the company'’s powder metallurgy process is largely based on recycled materials, contributing to a circular economy by re-using resources and conserving raw materials.

GKN Powder Metallurgy CEO Diego Laurent said: “We are very proud to receive this distinguished recognition. This underscores our true commitment to sustainability and the progress made in our company. While we take a moment to celebrate this achievement as a team, we recommit ourselves to the values that have earned this recognition, and will now concentrate on making further progress in this continuous journey.”