Hunter Amenities Achieves EcoVadis Gold: A Milestone in Our Global Sustainability Journey

At Hunter Amenities, sustainability has long been woven into who we are — not as an initiative, but as a core commitment to responsible manufacturing, ethical business practices, and positive global impact. Today, we’re honored to announce that this commitment has been recognized with the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing Hunter Amenities among the top 5% of companies worldwide assessed in the past year.

This recognition reflects years of sustained progress across our global value chain — progress detailed in our 2024 ESG Report and powered by the passion of our teams across 10+ countries.

EcoVadis evaluates companies across four pillars that are central to modern business excellence:

• Environment
• Labor & Human Rights
• Ethics
• Sustainable Procurement

Achieving Gold signals that Hunter’s sustainability management system is not only robust but continuously improving — from climate action investments to employee wellbeing, responsible sourcing, and ethical governance.

For our partners, this milestone reinforces quality, accountability, and trust — key differentiators in today’s sustainability‑driven marketplace.

Our latest EcoVadis assessment shows meaningful gains across multiple pillars — a testament to the discipline behind our ESG strategy:

Overall performance: ~16% improvement year over year, advancing our position from roughly the top 10% to the top ~5% of companies assessed globally.

• Labour & Human Rights: ~35% lift, reflecting stronger policies, training, and people‑centred practices recognised in the latest review
• Ethics: ~17% improvement, supported by enhanced policies and controls across information security, whistleblowing, and responsible conduct.
• Environment: ~6% improvement, with additional credit for measures like energy efficiency upgrades, water risk assessments, and renewable energy purchasing/generation.

We also expanded external commitments and certifications recognised by EcoVadis — including SBTi (Committed) alongside ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 45001 (health & safety) at our Shantou facility — building on our earlier UN Global Compact endorsement.

Note: All figures are rounded, based on 2025 and 2026 EcoVadis scorecards

Hunter’s ESG journey spans every level of our organization — from R&D to manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and community engagement. Our 2024 ESG Report outlines clear, measurable goals that guide our progress, including:

Climate & Energy

• Expanded Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions accounting aligned with SBTi recommendations
• Renewable energy investments, including new solar installations at our Shantou facility

Water Stewardship

• High‑efficiency purification and reuse systems in high‑consumption regions
• Geographic water‑risk mapping to prioritize action at high‑stress locations

Waste Reduction & Circularity

• Reduced waste sent to landfill globally
• Waste audits, recycling programs, and product lifecycle innovations
• High diversion rates at Burlington and Cambridge facilities

Responsible Sourcing

• Tier 1 supplier compliance with our global supplier code of conduct
• Increased RSPO‑certified palm‑based materials within our supply chain

These targets — ambitious, accountable, and globally aligned — demonstrate the depth of our sustainability commitment.

Our journey to achieving EcoVadis Gold has been many years in the making — a result of sustained investment, careful refinement, and deep organizational dedication. Over time, we have strengthened our process controls, elevated our standards for responsible manufacturing, and introduced policies that support fairness, wellbeing, and opportunity throughout our global workforce.

We’ve made health and safety a top priority across every manufacturing site, expanded communication and training programs, and embedded sustainable purchasing practices that reflect our values and our customers’ expectations. Just as importantly, we’ve implemented locally relevant initiatives in the communities where we operate — ensuring our global presence is matched with meaningful local impact.

This cumulative effort has shaped the foundation that EcoVadis recognized with Gold, reflecting a sustainability management system that is both rigorous and continually maturing.

Our ESG progress is not theoretical — it’s operational and embedded in how we innovate every day.

Sustainable Packaging

From large‑format dispensers to recyclable, biodegradable, and PCR‑rich components, we’ve expanded low‑impact packaging options across our portfolio.

Responsible Product Formulation

Our R&D teams apply green chemistry principles to reduce environmental impact while maintaining product quality.

Efficient Global Manufacturing

Across our facilities, we continue to implement:

• water‑efficient processes
• renewable energy integration
• waste mitigation and material reuse
• responsible sourcing partnerships

This blend of innovation and responsibility positions Hunter as a sustainability leader within the hospitality, retail, and travel amenities sector.

For our global hospitality, retail, and travel partners, EcoVadis Gold provides:

• Independent validation of Hunter’s sustainability performance
• Alignment with global ESG and procurement standards
• Transparent reporting supported by third‑party assessment
• Confidence that every Hunter‑made product reflects responsible, ethical manufacturing

In a market where sustainability is increasingly central to purchasing decisions, this recognition strengthens the trust we’ve built over nearly 45 years.

EcoVadis Gold energizes our next phase of ESG progress. Our forward path includes:

• Advancing climate action and emissions reduction
• Investing in renewable energy and sustainable manufacturing
• Elevating responsible sourcing and ingredient transparency
• Accelerating water stewardship and efficiency
• Supporting communities and employees around the world
• Embedding governance, ethics, and transparency across operations

Our sustainability strategy is ambitious — because it must be. The urgency facing our planet, industries, and communities requires action, accountability, and continuous innovation.

Thank you to our employees, customers, partners, and communities for helping us achieve this milestone. We look forward to continuing this journey — driving meaningful environmental, social, and economic impact across our global operations.

We invite you to view our 2024 ESG Report and learn more about our impact. See how we’re shaping a more sustainable future for the hospitality and personal care industry.