In the latest EcoVadis rating (as of April 2026), the HARTMANN site in Herbrechtingen achieved a Gold rating for the first time. Following a Silver rating in the previous year, the site further improved its performance and now ranks among the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis over the past twelve months.
The results are particularly strong when compared to companies in the industry category “Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies.” In the overall assessment, the Herbrechtingen site ranks among the top 1% of companies in its industry.
The site also achieved outstanding results in the individual assessment categories:
These results reflect the continuous development of sustainability management and the consistent implementation of sustainability initiatives at the site.
EcoVadis is one of the world’s leading sustainability ratings for companies. Assessments are based on 21 criteria across four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Awards are granted only to companies that achieve above-average results compared to their peers.
The Gold rating achieved by the Herbrechtingen site forms part of a strong overall result for the HARTMANN GROUP. In the latest EcoVadis assessment, the HARTMANN GROUP received a Silver rating (as of April 2026). The Group's subsidiary Kneipp achieved an even stronger result, receiving a Platinum Medal (as of May 2026), placing it among the top 1% of all companies assessed worldwide.
Together, these results demonstrate the continued progress being made across the HARTMANN GROUP in the areas of sustainability and ESG performance.
