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Pfeiffer Vacuum Achieves Gold Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability


Pfeiffer Vacuum, a member of the global Busch Group, has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its site in Asslar. This places the company among the top 2% of organizations evaluated over the past twelve months by the world’s largest sustainability rating provider.

Asslar, August 20, 2024 – The recognition underscores Pfeiffer Vacuum’s ongoing commitment to environmental and social responsibility. In the latest assessment, Pfeiffer Vacuum not only maintained its high standard but also improved its performance, raising its overall score by eight points compared to the previous year. This advancement highlights the company’s continuous efforts to enhance its sustainability practices and exceed industry benchmarks.

“We are thrilled with the result as it demonstrates our dedication to advancing our initiatives. Being awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for the second time in a row is a great motivation for our entire team to continue driving our efforts even further in the next year,” says Thilo Rau, CIO of Pfeiffer Vacuum.

Since 2007, the EcoVadis ranking has evaluated companies based on a range of sustainability criteria, including environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. More than 130,000 companies from over 180 countries have already been assessed.

About the Busch Group

The Busch Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers, compressors and gas abatement systems. Under its umbrella, the group houses three well-known brands: Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions.

The extensive product and service portfolio includes solutions for vacuum, overpressure and abatement applications in all industries, such as food, semiconductors, analytics, chemicals and plastics. This also includes the design and construction of tailor-made vacuum systems and a worldwide service network.

The Busch Group is a family business that is managed by the Busch family. More than 8,000 employees in 44 countries worldwide work for the group. Busch is headquartered in Maulburg, Baden-Württemberg, in the tri-country region of Germany, France and Switzerland.

The Busch Group manufactures in its 19 own production plants in China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Romania, South Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the USA and Vietnam.

The Busch Group has an annual consolidated revenue of close to 2 billion Euro.

Media Contact

Sabine Neubrand
Public Relations
Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH
Berliner Straße 43
D-35614 Asslar, Germany
+49 (0)6441 802 – 1223
sabine.neubrand@pfeiffer-vacuum.com