Duran Doğan climbs 14 points in EcoVadis rating to reach the 82nd percentile

A measurable leap in ESG performance

In an industry where sustainability credentials are often reduced to static badges, the real metric of progress is the rate of improvement. In October 2026, Turkish folding carton manufacturer Duran Doğan Packaging demonstrated exactly this kind of operational momentum by increasing its EcoVadis sustainability score from 59 to 73 points in a single year. This 14-point surge places the company in the 82nd percentile of all businesses evaluated globally by the rating agency.

While the achievement technically awards the company a Bronze Medal, the focal point for the packaging sector is the steep upward trajectory. A 14-point improvement within a 12-month cycle indicates structural changes in how the company manages its operations, rather than mere administrative adjustments to reporting frameworks.

The four pillars of the assessment

The EcoVadis methodology evaluates companies across four critical dimensions, and Duran Doğan's new score of 73 reflects comprehensive upgrades across these areas:

• Environment: Reductions in carbon footprint and improved waste management in folding carton production.
• Labour & Human Rights: Enhanced workplace safety and employee well-being protocols at their Istanbul facilities.
• Ethics: Stricter corporate governance and transparent business practices.
• Sustainable Procurement: Greater scrutiny of the supply chain, ensuring raw materials like paperboard meet rigorous environmental standards.

This comprehensive approach aligns with the company's recent publication of its TSRS-Compliant Sustainability Report, signaling a deeper integration of ESG metrics into its core business strategy for 2026.

Strategic implications for the premium packaging market

For a company that specializes in premium litho-laminated boxes and solidboard folding cartons for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food sectors, this leap in sustainability scoring is a direct commercial asset. Major European and global brands are increasingly enforcing strict ESG thresholds for their packaging suppliers. By reaching the 82nd percentile, Duran Doğan not only secures its position as a preferred supplier but also strengthens its strategic partnership with the French group LGR Packaging, enhancing its export competitiveness from Turkey to the broader European market.

The folding carton sector is under immense pressure to prove the circularity and ethical sourcing of its products. Duran Doğan's ability to rapidly adapt and improve its EcoVadis score serves as a benchmark for regional competitors, proving that aggressive sustainability targets can be met without compromising production efficiency or product quality.

This 14-point surge by Duran Doğan is exactly the kind of measurable operational progress the packaging sector needs to move beyond superficial ESG compliance. Will this rapid improvement set a new baseline for supplier evaluations among European premium packaging buyers? 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