Syngene Earns Silver Rating in EcoVadis Sustainability Index

Syngene International, a global contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) based in Karnataka, India, has achieved a silver rating in the sustainability-tracking EcoVadis Index, placing the company in the top 15% of those assessed worldwide in the past year.

The silver rating reflects the CRDMO's commitment to excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and achievements, including these:

EcoVadis' business sustainability ratings evaluate companies against 21 sustainability criteria under four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Over 100,000 companies are assessed by EcoVadis every year and the rating was awarded following a rigorous evaluation.

Achieving the silver rating reflects "the broad commitment we make every day to run our business in a responsible and sustainable way," and "reflects the substantial progress we have made in reducing our environmental footprint as well as our strong commitment to good corporate governance," said Jonathan Hunt, Managing Director and CEO of Syngene International upon announcing the news. For more information, visit the company's latest, 96-page ESG report or view a four-page ESG factsheet.

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Syngene is an integrated research, development, and manufacturing services company serving the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods, and specialty chemical sectors based in Karnataka, India.