uvex receives German Sustainability Award 2026

For years, uvex has been pursuing a sustainability strategy that goes far beyond legal requirements. Now, the Germany-based manufacturer of protective equipment has received three awards for its efforts within a very short period of time.

The uvex group has been awarded the German Sustainability Award 2026 in the plastics and rubber industry category. The jury praised the group as a pioneer of comprehensive circular economy practices. This makes the uvex group one of the leaders of ecological and social transformation in Germany and sets a strong example for responsible business practices. ‘In addition to the increased use of recycled and bio-based materials, the company focuses on products that can be sorted and recycled at the end of their life cycle,’ said the jury of the German Sustainability Award, explaining its decision. ‘This holistic approach combines product design, material innovation and resource efficiency into a clear strategy for sustainable value creation.’ The uvex group is thus sending a clear signal within the plastics and rubber industry.

‘This award is a great honour for us and confirms our approach of making sustainability an integral part of our corporate strategy,’ explains Georg Höfler, CFO/COO of the uvex group. ‘It encourages us to resolutely continue our sustainable development and to set innovative standards as a pioneer in the industry in order to jointly shape a safe and liveable future.’ The award ceremony will take place on 5 December 2025 as part of the German Sustainability Day in Düsseldorf.

EcoVadis medals in platinum and gold

In addition to the German Sustainability Award, uvex recently received two awards from EcoVadis, a provider of sustainability ratings for companies. Over 95,000 companies worldwide use the platform, which evaluates the areas of environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement based on 21 indicators. EcoVadis awards medals in four levels – platinum, gold, silver and bronze. The Italian production facility uvex Cagi, where the uvex safety group manufactures its safety footwear, was awarded the platinum medal. With 84 points, it ranks among the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide. Particularly noteworthy is the high rating in the area of the environment, which underlines the effective sustainability management – including measures such as the use of heat pumps, photovoltaic systems and regranulation.

The uvex safety group also achieved a strong result: with 78 points, it received the EcoVadis gold medal and is thus among the top 5% of all companies assessed. This award confirms the comprehensive commitment to sustainability across the entire safety sector.

For more information on sustainability at the uvex safety group, visit our sustainability section.
 

About the uvex group 
The uvex group unites four companies under one roof: the uvex safety group, the uvex sports group (uvex sports and ALPINA), the Filtral group (Filtral and Primetta) and Protecting People GmbH for the B2C business. The uvex group is represented by 49 subsidiaries in 22 countries and produces out of conviction with a focus on Germany. uvex is a global partner of international top-class sport as a supplier to countless top athletes. The guiding principle of protecting people is both a mission and an obligation. To this end, the uvex group develops, produces and distributes products and services for the safety and protection of people at work, during sports or leisure.

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