Linde Material Handling has secured an EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the third year running after achieving a record sustainability score of 92 out of 100.
The intralogistics specialist increased its overall score by nine points compared with the previous year, placing it among the highest-performing companies assessed globally by EcoVadis.
Linde MH recorded improvements across all four areas covered by the assessment: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
Its strongest performance came in the Environment category, where the company achieved 98 out of 100.
EcoVadis recognised the scope and responsibilities set out in Linde MH’s environmental policy, as well as its structured review processes and measurable environmental objectives.
The company also improved its Sustainable Procurement rating, helped by the inclusion for the first time of brand-level data covering CO₂ emissions generated during the use phase of products sold.
In Ethics, Linde MH was recognised for measures including anti-corruption guidelines, regular risk assessments, safeguards for sensitive data and employee training in areas such as cybersecurity.
Its Labour & Human Rights performance included recognition of its support for the Diversity Charter, which promotes diversity and equal opportunities.
Katie Lloyd-Young, Sustainability Manager UK&I for KION GROUP, said: “Achieving EcoVadis Platinum for the consecutive year, alongside our highest-ever score, reflects the continued maturity of our ESG framework and the strength of our governance, transparency, and performance management.
“With a near-perfect environmental score and the integration of lifecycle emissions data, we are advancing a more data-driven approach to sustainability, aligned with our science-based targets. This enables us to better support customers in decarbonising their operations and meeting evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
“We remain focused on embedding sustainability deeper into our business model, driving innovation and contributing to the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy.”
The latest assessment covers Linde MH manufacturing plants and sales and service locations across EMEA and remains valid until February 2027.
EcoVadis assesses businesses against internationally recognised sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact and ISO 26000.
Its methodology examines company documentation and supporting evidence, which is independently evaluated across defined sustainability categories.
Linde Material Handling is part of KION GROUP AG and provides material flow and intralogistics solutions worldwide. Its portfolio includes counterbalance trucks, warehouse equipment, automated systems, mobile robots, software, consultancy and associated services.
The company and its independent network partners have a combined global sales and service workforce of around 9,400 people, with approximately 700 locations worldwide.