Alltech Brazil was awarded a gold medal from EcoVadis, achieving an overall score of 84/100 and placing it in the 98th percentile of companies globally, across all industries. Notably, Alltech was also the first unit to have 100/100 in all the following environmental indicators: policies, endorsement, measures and certifications. Medals are awarded based on percentile ranking against all companies assessed during the previous 12 months.
EcoVadis is a globally recognized sustainability rating platform that evaluates companies across four key pillars: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The assessment goes beyond policies, requiring robust evidence of implementation, measurable results and continuous improvement across operations. A strong EcoVadis assessment ensures that a company is recognized by customers, partners, industries and government entities as being truly dedicated to advancing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in its operations.
The competitive landscape this year was particularly demanding. Companies assessed in the current 12-month cycle achieved higher average results than in prior years, making percentile positioning more challenging and this achievement even more meaningful.
“For Alltech Brazil, achieving the gold medal demonstrates that it is possible to combine scale and sustainability,” said Paulo Rigolin, Alltech’s vice president for Latin America. “The agrifood sector is increasingly guided by strategies rooted in social responsibility, efficiency and climate resilience — and we are fully part of this context.”
According to Rigolin, environmental certification is gaining importance due to the relevance and innovation that characterize Brazilian agribusiness.
“Alltech has been in operation in Brazil since 1993 and represents the company’s third-largest market. It is home to one of the world’s largest fermentation facilities for animal nutrition, located in the municipality of São Pedro do Ivaí (PR),” he said.
