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 & Human Rights, Environment, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
GKN Powder Metallurgy says the award reflects its efforts to advance sustainable management and manufacturing practices, including setting science-based targets (SBTi), implementing decarbonization strategies, and aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within an ambitious timeframe. Overall, the company's Powder Metallurgy process is largely based on recycled materials, contributing to a circular economy by reusing resources and conserving raw materials.
Diego Laurent, CEO of GKN Powder Metallurgy, said: “We are very proud to receive this distinguished recognition. This underscores our true commitment to sustainability and the progress made in our company. Whilst we take a moment to celebrate this achievement as a team, we recommit ourselves to the values that have earned this recognition, and concentrate on making further progress in this continuous journey.”
