Hoogstraten, Belgium, 12 December 2024 – deSter, a leading designer and manufacturer of sustainable and innovative food packaging and serviceware concepts for the travel and foodservice industries, has won the ESG Transparency Award at the ESG Summit during European Sustainability Week in Bonn. This prestigious recognition honors deSter as one of the pioneering organizations that have successfully embraced transparent sustainability reporting and integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations.
An independent jury from EUPD Research evaluated our sustainability reporting based on key criteria: transparency, environmental impact, social responsibility, governance, and compliance. We are proud to have achieved the Excellence level and earned recognition as a leader in ESG transparency.
Jury’s Recognition:
The jury highlighted our exceptional quality of public reporting, noting: “The strategic importance of public reporting has been recognized and is presented with exceptional quality. deSter operates with a high level of transparency across the key ESG evaluation topics and demonstrates comprehensive responsibility toward its stakeholders.”
Philippe De Naeyer, Director Sustainability at deSter, shared:
“We are extremely honored to receive this award. Transparency has been a key focus since the beginning of our ESG reporting, as we measure and communicate the progress we make on our goals and the impact we have. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our team—including Veronica Pino Palacio and Fien Van Den Heuvel—and all our dedicated ESG contributors within deSter.”
This award highlights our continued sustainability leadership and commitment to driving positive change across travel and foodservice industries, ensuring a more sustainable future for all.
For more information on deSter’s sustainability efforts, visit www.dester.com/sustainability.
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About deSter
deSter, a gategroup member, is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable food packaging and serviceware concepts to the aviation, hospitality and foodservice industries. The company combines over 40 years of manufacturing expertise with the latest developments in product design. deSter has production units in Hoogstraten (BE), Lima (US), Barcelona (SP) and Prachinburi (TH), in addition to global sales offices. www.dester.com
About ESG Transparency Award
The ESG Transparency Award, presented by EUPD Research, recognizes organizations that excel in transparent sustainability reporting and demonstrate outstanding commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Recipients are evaluated on transparency, environmental responsibility, social impact, governance practices, and compliance by an independent jury. The award celebrates companies that set benchmarks in public reporting and showcase leadership in driving sustainable change across industries.