DKSH Achieves Industry-Leading Sustainability Rating from ISS ESG 2025

Media Release

DKSH has been recognized as an “Industry Leader” for its sustainability performance in the 2025 ISS ESG Corporate Rating as the results have increased to B- (from C+). This improvement reflects DKSH’s continued commitment to sustainability, especially highlighting its climate strategy and participation in the Science Based Targets Initiative.

Zurich, Switzerland, September 9, 2025 – DKSH has received an improved ISS ESG Corporate Rating of B- (from C+) in this year’s assessment, positioning the company within the top 5% of the industry category “Trading Companies & Distributors”. The ISS ESG Corporate Rating annually evaluates companies’ sustainability-related risks, opportunities, and impact along the corporate value chain. DKSH demonstrated a strong sustainability performance and, as a result of the improved result, is now recognized as an “Industry Leader”.

In the 2025 ISS ESG Corporate Rating, DKSH’s commitment to minimizing its environmental impact, particularly in relation to its climate ambitions, was emphasized. DKSH has a strong climate strategy to achieve net-zero operations, underlined by its transparent greenhouse gas reporting. By the end of 2024, DKSH has already achieved a reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO₂ emissions by 55% against the baseline of 2020. To further drive ambitious corporate climate action, DKSH has also submitted its near- and long-term emissions reduction targets for validation to the Science Based Targets Initiative. DKSH focuses on enhancing efficiency by optimizing transport routes and truck loads, installing more energy-saving equipment, or expanding the share of electric and hybrid vehicles in its fleets.

DKSH’s higher rating was also driven by its continued leadership in business ethics and governance, as well as its continued focus on employee well-being. Sustainability is a key component of DKSH’s business strategy, actively demonstrated by its leadership. Alongside considerations of the environmental impact of daily operations, core values such as trust, empowerment, collaboration, equity, and inclusion are deeply embedded throughout the organization. Over time, DKSH has cultivated a strong, high-performing corporate culture that employees consistently recognize and value.

Stefan P. Butz, CEO of DKSH, expressed satisfaction with the rating results, stating: “Sustainability is one of DKSH’s core values. We take responsibility for the impacts of our business activities and are delighted that this has been recognized by this year’s ISS ESG Corporate Rating. The improved result will drive our continued progress in sustainability performance.”

About DKSH
For 160 years, DKSH has been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across its Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, DKSH offers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services, following its purpose of enriching people’s lives. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 28,060 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2024. www.dksh.com

For further information, please contact:

DKSH Holding Ltd.

Till Leisner

Head, Investor & Media Relations, Sustainability

Phone +41 44 386 7315 

till.leisner@dksh.com
 

Melanie Grüter

Manager, Group Media Relations
Phone +41 44 386 7211 

melanie.grueter@dksh.com