Beyond Gold: How Wibe Group is Redefining Sustainability Excellence in 2026
Wibe Group has once again secured the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal. But this isn't just a story about retaining a title; it’s about a significant leap forward. While positioned among the top performers, Wibe Group has improved its score from 78 to 82, placing it in the 97th percentile globally, outperforming 97% of comparable companies in the industry.
In a sector as carbon-intensive as steel and cable management, many might view a "Gold" rating as the finish line. For Wibe Group, however, it marked the beginning point for a deeper transformation.
The Story Behind the Score: Action Over Words
The "aha" moment for Wibe Group’s partners and customers isn't found in a trophy cabinet, but in the tangible changes happening across factories and supply chains. Ranked in the top 5% globally, with a 97th percentile score, placing us in the top 3% of assessed companies in the ‘Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.’ industry, Wibe Group has gone beyond reporting and into meaningful operational shifts.
Key milestones that drove this year’s success include:
- • Electrifying the Fleet: Wibe Group has seen a 51.7% year-on-year increase in the distance travelled by its electric vehicle fleet, as fuel-based cars are being continuously phased out in a phased and systematic way.
- • Decarbonising the Factory Floor: At the Mora factory, Diesel-powered equipment such as forklifts and side loaders is being progressively replaced with electric alternatives wherever operationally feasible, based on application requirements and phased implementation. This has contributed to a 26.6% reduction in diesel consumption compared to last year.
- • Powered by Nature: Wibe Group has seen a Today, 97.7% of Wibe Group's total electricity consumption comes from certified renewable sources Such as wind, solar, and hydro.
- • Precision in Data: Moving away from generic industry estimates, Wibe Group now collects primary data directly from suppliers through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). This ensures that "Scope 3" emissions reporting—covering emissions from the supply chain—is transparent and based on reality, rather than assumptions.
A Unique Position in a Traditional Market
What makes Wibe Group unique is the combination of a 100-year heritage and a start-up mindset. While the steel industry is historically one of the most challenging to decarbonise, Wibe Group is proving that a commitment to transparency and innovation can move the needle—even when you are already among the elite.
This year, Wibe Group also achieved a CDP Climate Rating of B. CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) is a global environmental disclosure system that evaluates how companies manage and disclose their climate-related risks, targets, and performance; a 'B' rating indicates that Wibe Group is actively taking coordinated climate action and moving beyond basic disclosure.
Looking Toward the Future
“Retaining Gold with a higher score is a testament to our daily commitment”
– says Manjunatha BC, Sustainability Leader at Wibe Group.
“It’s about the small energy-efficient upgrades in our production equipment and automation systems wherever practically possible—and the big shifts, such as our ongoing transition towards a lower-carbon value chain””
As Wibe Group continues its journey, the focus remains clear: Continuously improving our EcoVadis performance and maintaining consistency in sustainability practices, —while ensuring that the infrastructure of tomorrow is built on a foundation of responsibility today.
