SQM Earns Silver Recognition from EcoVadis: A Milestone inOur Sustainability Journey

In a significant step forward on its sustainability journey, SQM has been awarded the Silver Medal in the EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, placing the company in the top 15% of more than 130,000 companies evaluated worldwide. This achievement underscores SQM’s deep commitment to responsible business practices, transparent operations, and continuous improvement across its entire value chain.

What is EcoVadis and why does it matter?

EcoVadis is one of the world’s most trusted and comprehensive sustainability ratings platforms, widely used by multinational corporations to assess the environmental, social, and ethical performance of their suppliers and partners. With an evaluation framework grounded in international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the UN Global Compact, and ISO 26000, EcoVadis provides a robust, independent perspective on how companies manage and improve their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance.

Each assessment scores companies in four key areas:

• Environment – emissions, resource use, waste, energy efficiency, and climate strategy
• Labor & Human Rights – workplace conditions, diversity, human capital development
• Ethics – anti-corruption practices, responsible marketing, data protection
• Sustainable Procurement – supply chain responsibility, supplier evaluation and engagement

Earning a Silver Medal signifies that SQM not only meets the fundamental criteria in these pillars but excels in comparison to industry peers, demonstrating a mature and integrated approach to sustainability management.

SQM’s performance in the EcoVadis assessment is the result of collaborative work by multiple teams throughout the organization. The recognition highlights not only strong environmental practices and sound corporate policies, but also the shared commitment at every level. 

This achievement goes beyond a simple certification; it represents the practical application of the company’s core values and its progress in aligning operations with the expectations of customers, communities, and regulators who increasingly demand transparent and sustainable practices.

The recognition is already adding tangible value to SQM’s business lines, where customers, particularly those in healthcare, electronics, and other highly regulated industries, are placing growing importance on verified ESG performance from their suppliers.

Recognition by EcoVadis adds to a growing list of milestones for SQM in 2025, and it sends a powerful message to stakeholders around the world: SQM is serious about building a sustainable future.

As sustainability becomes a defining factor in global competitiveness and reputation, achievements like this are key not only for compliance but for innovation, trust, and long-term business value.