In the debate on industrial sustainability, statements are no longer sufficient. What matters is independent evaluation based on shared and verifiable criteria.
In this context, EcoVadis Gold for steel achieved by Swiss Steel Group represents a concrete benchmark: the Group has earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal, one of the most widely recognized ESG rating systems at international level. The results place the Group:

• in the global Top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis, across all industrial sectors
• in the Top 2% of the steel industry, a sector characterized by high environmental and social complexity

These figures do not express a generic judgment, but derive from a structured analysis of corporate policies, processes, and performance.

The EcoVadis recognition is the result of precise, long-term industrial choices. Swiss Steel Group produces exclusively through electric arc furnaces (EAF), a technology that, combined with the use of recycled scrap and an increasing reliance on low-emission energy sources, enables a reduction of the carbon footprint of up to 83% compared to the traditional blast furnace route.

As stated by Frank Koch, CEO of Swiss Steel Group:

“This gold medal is not only recognition of our continuous efforts, but a strong signal for our customers and for the entire steel industry.”

EcoVadis adopts a holistic approach to sustainability, based on international standards such as GRI and ISO 26000. The assessment is structured around four main areas:

1. Environment – emissions management, resource use, circular economy
2. Human rights and labor – health, safety, working conditions, and inclusion
3. Ethics – fair business practices, anti-corruption, transparency
4. Sustainable procurement – environmental and social oversight along the supply chain

The final score reflects the overall balance across these areas, not a single isolated performance.

For Bonomi Acciai, the value of a recognition such as EcoVadis Gold is not about “transferring” a rating, but about operating within a supply chain assessed according to recognized and comparable criteria.

1. Qualified supply context
Many industrial sectors, particularly automotive and advanced mechanical engineering, now require greater attention to sustainable sourcing. Working with an EcoVadis Gold-rated producer means being part of a supply chain already assessed from an ESG perspective.

2. Reduced reputational risk
EcoVadis assessments are based on documentary audits and independent verification. For Bonomi Acciai customers, this represents a useful contextual element in managing supply chain risks, especially in regulated or highly exposed markets.

3. Consistency with Green Steel pathways
The recognition confirms the alignment between Swiss Steel Group’s Green Steel initiatives and a broader corporate strategy that includes governance, ethics, and social responsibility. This makes it possible to complement technical material performance with a structured sustainability dimension.

4. Standardized criteria
A technically relevant aspect is that the EcoVadis assessment is now conducted at Group level rather than at individual plant level. This ensures greater consistency of criteria and processes, regardless of the steel’s production site.

The EcoVadis Gold Medal is not a symbolic achievement, but an objective indicator of the direction taken by Swiss Steel Group. For Bonomi Acciai, operating within this supply chain means being able to offer materials that combine high technical performance and recognized ESG standards, in an industrial context increasingly focused on transparency and responsibility.