The prestigious accolade underscores Garnica’s commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability, ethics, and responsible supply chain management.
Logroño, Spain and Raleigh, North Carolina – July 25, 2025 – Garnica, a global leader in premium sustainable plywood, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. This distinction places Garnica among the top 3% of companies evaluated in the wood product manufacturing sector for sustainability performance and recognizes the company’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical practices, and sustainable supply chain management.
To earn the Gold Medal, companies must score higher than 95% of all businesses assessed by EcoVadis—an accomplishment that highlights Garnica’s continued progress in advancing responsible policies across its operations.
“This recognition reflects the work of our entire team and our dedication to driving sustainable innovation across every stage of production,” said Àlvaro González, CEO of Garnica. “It also reinforces our responsibility to lead by example in our industry, from ethical sourcing and energy efficiency to product safety and low-impact manufacturing.”
EcoVadis evaluates over 125,000 companies across more than 200 industries worldwide, assessing performance in four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The rigorous assessment methodology combines data from external sources, company-provided documentation, and industry benchmarks to deliver a comprehensive sustainability scorecard.
Garnica’s 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 FSC® and PEFC-certified wood, 100% renewable electricity, and ultra-low emission adhesives that meet CARB Phase 2 and US EPA TSCA Title VI standards.
The Gold Medal from EcoVadis serves as an important milestone in the company’s ongoing journey toward operational excellence and sustainability leadership. As global standards continue to evolve, Garnica remains focused on pushing the industry forward — developing responsible materials that support a healthier planet and a more ethical value chain.
About Garnica
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 Logroño (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.
About EcoVadis
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’s environmental and ethical commitments and is used by organizations worldwide to identify responsible partners and suppliers.
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