Ontex Achieves 'A' Grade from CDP for Climate Transparency
Belgian personal hygiene products manufacturer Ontex Group has secured an 'A' rating from the environmental organization CDP for the second consecutive year, according to a press release issued on Tuesday.
High Scores in Key Categories
The CDP's 2025 climate change assessment awarded Ontex high scores across several key categories, the group reports. These results particularly pertain to governance, business strategy, and value chain engagement. The CDP, a global non-profit specializing in environmental disclosure, thus recognized the company's efforts in climate transparency and performance. This rating positions Ontex as a sector leader in the communication of its environmental data. The assessment also highlights identified priorities for the next phase of the group's climate journey. These include the deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions, strengthening emission reduction initiatives, and further integrating climate considerations into financial decisions, the press release specifies.
Enhanced Climate Performance in 2025
Throughout 2025, Ontex claims to have bolstered its climate performance through various concrete actions, although these initiatives are not detailed in the press release. Annick De Poorter, Director of Innovation and Sustainability, expressed pride in once again achieving the CDP's 'A' rating. According to her statements in the document, this rating reflects the robustness of Ontex's climate governance and the integration of climate-related risks and opportunities into strategic decision-making. She also noted that the sustainability landscape is evolving, with some reporting rules becoming more flexible, but with increased demands for transparency and proof of progress. These challenges push the company to continue raising its standards, she added.
Ontex Group: A Leading International Developer and Producer
Based in Aalst, Belgium, Ontex Group defines itself as a leading international developer and producer of personal care solutions. The group employs about 5,100 people and has factories and offices in 11 countries, according to the press release. Its innovative products are distributed in approximately 100 countries, primarily in Europe and North America. The company operates in three segments: baby care products, feminine hygiene products, and adult care products, catering both to distributors and the healthcare sector. Ontex is listed on Euronext Brussels, where it is part of the Bel Mid index. The group directs to its website for information on its sustainable development strategy and its goals set for 2030.
