Kordsa receives Ecovadis gold award for sustainability

Tyre cord supplier Kordsa has maintained its Gold rating from EcoVadis. In the 2023 assessment, the company ranked within the top 1 per cent of its industry peers, with company representatives suggesting the result underlines that “sustainability lies at the core of its advanced material technologies”.

Nevra Aydoğan Gürsoy, director of sustainability and marketing communications of Kordsa, remarked: “We are reshaping the industries we operate in – tyre, construction reinforcement, and composite technologies. Our vision of ‘Reinforcing Life’ drives us to develop more efficient and eco-friendly technologies at every turn. As part of this effort, we have maintained our “Gold Medal” status for another year in EcoVadis, where environmental, human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement criteria are evaluated, by increasing our score.”

The EcoVadis assessment methodology evaluates companies of all sizes, from large corporations to small enterprises, with a focus on holistic sustainability. Assessment criteria encompass factors such as company size, geographical location, and industry. The company’s rating is derived from evidence-based evaluations conducted throughout the assessment process.

Korda operates 13 manufacturing facilities across four continents in line with its vision of ‘Reinforcing Life’.