UVEX SAFETY GROUP GmbH & Co. KG, parent company of HexArmor®, has achieved a Gold medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, scoring 78/100 and placing us in the top 5% of all rated companies worldwide.
“Sustainability isn’t a trend – it’s a responsibility. Our shared gold rating achievement with our parent company reflects that commitment,” says Steve VanErmen, CEO of HexArmor®. “We look forward to continuously improving our practices, ensuring that when you choose HexArmor®, you’re not just protecting workers – you’re supporting sustainable, responsible manufacturing.”
This recognition underscores HexArmor’s dedication to advancing safety, sustainability, and ethics in everything we do – from product innovation to supply chain transparency.
Read more about how HexArmor® is raising the bar for safer, smarter PPE below.
What is EcoVadis, and what does gold status mean?
EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted and recognized third-party ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating platform. More than 150,000 companies across 185+ countries and 250+ industries rely on EcoVadis to measure and improve their sustainability performance.
EcoVadis evaluates companies across four key pillars:
- Environment: Managing environmental impact and resource use
- Labor & human rights: Ensuring fair, safe, and equitable working conditions
- Ethics: Promoting integrity, anti-corruption, and responsible governance
- Sustainable procurement: Building transparency and responsibility throughout the supply chain
Achieving gold status signifies excellence across all four pillars and provides independent, globally recognized proof that HexArmor’s practices meet world-class sustainability standards.
This achievement places UVEX SAFETY GROUP GmbH & Co. KG, parent company of HexArmor®, among the top 5% of companies worldwide — a clear testament to the strength of our sustainability strategy and our commitment to continuous improvement.
Why a Gold EcoVadis rating matters for safety managers in the industry
For safety managers, a Gold rating is a meaningful indicator of trust, reliability, and shared values in your supply chain.
- It proves our commitment: When safety, sustainability, and supply chain responsibility matter to your organization, our Gold EcoVadis Rating offers independent proof that we “walk the talk”.
- It reduces your risk: Many companies use EcoVadis to assess supplier reliability. A Gold rating places our group among the most trusted partners in the industry, helping you meet ESG and compliance goals with confidence.
- It strengthens your partnership: This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility, and the production of safe, high-quality products, so you can trust every piece of PPE that bears our name.
This is increasingly significant as large organizations now require EcoVadis ratings as part of their supplier qualification process. In fact, 90% of Fortune 500 companies track supplier sustainability metrics to meet their own ESG and compliance goals.
A reminder on why ESG is critical to your organization
ESG – short for Environmental, Social, and Governance – represents the foundation of responsible business today. Rooted in global initiatives such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), ESG criteria have become central to how companies evaluate their suppliers and make purchasing decisions.
For safety managers, ESG goals influence PPE procurement in three key ways:
- Environmental: Choosing products that lower carbon emissions, reduce waste, and conserve resources.
- Social: Ensuring PPE is produced under fair labor practices and safe working conditions.
- Governance: Maintaining transparency, traceability, and accountability in supply chains and reporting.
By partnering with a manufacturer committed to ESG principles, you help drive both worker protection and long-term sustainability – two goals that are increasingly interconnected.
The bigger picture: What this means for HexArmor®
Sustainability is rapidly becoming a top priority in PPE procurement, and our parent company’s Gold rating represents a powerful milestone – but it’s not the finish line. Maintaining this distinction requires ongoing progress and measurable impact.
HexArmor® is already building on this foundation through initiatives that:
- Strengthen sustainable material sourcing
- Reduce production waste and energy consumption
- Improve transparency in supplier practices
- Enhance social responsibility and labor rights performance
This Gold EcoVadis rating marks an important step forward as we continue to drive responsible innovation – not just in what we make, but in how we operate.
Because at HexArmor®, protecting people also means protecting the planet.
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