INX Czech Republic secures EcoVadis Gold for its EMEA digital ink operations

INX Czech Republic, the manufacturing hub responsible for supplying digital and inkjet inks across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), has achieved an EcoVadis Gold medal in its inaugural sustainability assessment. The certification, announced on October 7, 2026, places the facility among the top 5% of companies evaluated globally by the rating agency over the past twelve months.

A strategic benchmark for packaging converters

For the packaging and printing sectors, the environmental footprint of consumables like inks and coatings is under intense scrutiny. Converters and brand owners are increasingly mandating transparent ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics from their supply chains. The EcoVadis assessment provides an independent, standardized reference point covering four critical pillars: environmental management, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

Securing a Gold rating on a first assessment is uncommon in the chemical and manufacturing sectors. According to INX, the achievement follows months of internal audits, process reviews, and documentation strengthening by the Czech team to align their operational framework with stringent international sustainability standards.

Part of a broader European ESG consolidation

The result in the Czech Republic is not an isolated milestone but part of a coordinated sustainability strategy across INX Europe. The group has been systematically upgrading its ESG credentials throughout 2026. Earlier this year, Sakata INX España achieved Platinum status, placing it in the top 1% globally, while INX UK elevated its previous Silver rating to Gold following a 19-point improvement in its environmental score.

As digital printing continues to gain market share in corrugated and flexible packaging due to its agility and reduced waste profiles, the demand for sustainably manufactured digital inks is accelerating. The Czech facility's certification ensures that INX can support its EMEA customers not just with high-performance inkjet technology, but with the verifiable supply chain compliance required by modern packaging tenders.

Achieving Gold on a baseline assessment is a strong signal that INX is embedding ESG into its core operational DNA rather than treating it as an afterthought. Will mandatory ESG reporting eventually make EcoVadis-style certifications a baseline requirement rather than a competitive advantage for ink suppliers? Follow The Paper for daily news, market signals and key updates from the global paper, corrugated and packaging industry. — Sigue toda la actualidad del sector en www.thepaper.ai