{"id":18325,"date":"2025-07-28T12:14:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spainuscc.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=18325"},"modified":"2025-07-28T14:57:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T18:57:26","slug":"garnica-awarded-ecovadis-gold-medal-and-ranked-among-the-top-3-of-best-companies-in-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/spainuscc.org\/es\/news\/garnica-awarded-ecovadis-gold-medal-and-ranked-among-the-top-3-of-best-companies-in-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Garnica Awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal and Ranked Among the Top 3% of Best Companies in Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The prestigious accolade underscores Garnica\u2019s commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability, ethics, and responsible supply chain management.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Logro\u00f1o, Spain and Raleigh, North Carolina \u2013 July 25, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Garnica, a global leader in premium sustainable plywood, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis, the world\u2019s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. <strong>This distinction places Garnica among the top 3% of companies<\/strong> evaluated in the wood product manufacturing sector for sustainability performance and recognizes the company\u2019s strong commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical practices, and sustainable supply chain management.<\/p>\n<p>To earn the Gold Medal, companies must score higher than 95% of all businesses assessed by EcoVadis\u2014an accomplishment that highlights Garnica\u2019s continued progress in advancing responsible policies across its operations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis recognition reflects the work of our entire team and our dedication to driving sustainable innovation across every stage of production,\u201d said \u00c0lvaro Gonz\u00e1lez, CEO of Garnica. \u201cIt also reinforces our responsibility to lead by example in our industry, from ethical sourcing and energy efficiency to product safety and low-impact manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>EcoVadis evaluates over 125,000 companies across more than 200 industries worldwide, assessing performance in four key areas: <strong>Environment, Labor &amp; Human Rights, Ethics,<\/strong> and <strong>Sustainable Procurement<\/strong>. The rigorous assessment methodology combines data from external sources, company-provided documentation, and industry benchmarks to deliver a comprehensive sustainability scorecard.<\/p>\n<p>Garnica\u2019s high rating places the company at the forefront of sustainability efforts within the wood and wood products sector, a position it has earned through consistent investment in clean energy, low-emission materials, and socially responsible practices. Its unique production model integrates <strong>FSC\u00ae and PEFC-certified wood<\/strong>, <strong>100% renewable electricity<\/strong>, and <strong>ultra-low emission adhesives<\/strong> that meet <strong>CARB Phase 2<\/strong> and <strong>US EPA TSCA Title VI<\/strong> standards.<\/p>\n<p>The Gold Medal from EcoVadis serves as an important milestone in the company\u2019s ongoing journey toward operational excellence and sustainability leadership. As global standards continue to evolve, Garnica remains focused on pushing the industry forward \u2014 developing responsible materials that support a healthier planet and a more ethical value chain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Garnica<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Garnica is a global leader in the production of innovative and high-quality plywood, designed to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Rooted in a strong respect for nature, people, and the community, the company works with wood from sustainable and renewable sources to preserve ecological balance. With over 1,100 employees, Garnica operates a total of seven production centers in Spain and France, strategically located to the main poplar plantation basins in Europe. Additionally, it has three offices including its headquarters in Logro\u00f1o (La Rioja), support offices in Madrid, Spain and Raleigh in the United States. To strengthen its international presence, Garnica opened a warehouse in Savannah, US in 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About EcoVadis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EcoVadis is the leading provider of globally recognized business sustainability ratings. Its assessments help companies monitor and improve sustainability performance across their supply chains. The EcoVadis medal system offers external validation of a company\u2019s environmental and ethical commitments and is used by organizations worldwide to identify responsible partners and suppliers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zenergy Communications<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:media@zenergycom.com\">media@zenergycom.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The prestigious accolade underscores Garnica\u2019s commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability, ethics, and responsible supply chain management. Logro\u00f1o, Spain and Raleigh, North Carolina \u2013 July 25, 2025 \u2013 Garnica, a global leader in premium sustainable plywood, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis, the world\u2019s most trusted provider [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18335,"template":"","categories":[162],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Garnica Awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal and Ranked Among the Top 3% of Best Companies in Sustainability - Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/spainuscc.org\/news\/garnica-awarded-ecovadis-gold-medal-and-ranked-among-the-top-3-of-best-companies-in-sustainability\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_ES\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Garnica Awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal and Ranked Among the Top 3% of Best Companies in Sustainability - Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The prestigious accolade underscores Garnica\u2019s commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability, ethics, and responsible supply chain management. 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