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		<title>medbest Earns EcoVadis Silver Medal for Another Consecutive Year</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Continuing our progress towards more responsible and sustainable business practices.​ At medbest, sustainability is an ongoing journey—one shaped by responsibility, collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement. We are proud to announce that medbest has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, following a 5% improvement in our overall performance compared to 2025. This distinction [&#8230;]</p>
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									<h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default elementor-inline-editing pen" contenteditable="true" data-elementor-setting-key="title" data-pen-placeholder="Type Here..."><b>Continuing our progress towards more responsible and sustainable business practices.</b>​</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">At medbest, sustainability is an ongoing journey—one shaped by responsibility, collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement. We are proud to announce that <a href="https://recognition.ecovadis.com/jfdLLNUdc0GOR9Ekx5l7TQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>medbest has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal</strong></a>, <strong>following a 5% improvement in our overall performance compared to 2025.</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This distinction <strong>places medbest among the top 15% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally</strong> over the past 12 months, marking another important step forward in our sustainability journey.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://ecovadis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>EcoVadis</strong></a> is a globally recognized sustainability assessment platform that evaluates companies across four key areas: Environment, Labor &amp; Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.</p>								</div>
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					<h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><b>Strong performance within our industry</b></h4>				</div>
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									<p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>2026 EcoVadis sustainability assessment</strong> also <strong>highlights medbest’s strong performance among companies operating within our industry</strong>.</p>								</div>
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									<p>medbest ranked:</p><p>  <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> in the top 9% overall</p><p>  <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> in the top 7% for Sustainable Procurement</p><p>  <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> in the top 8% for Ethics</p><p>  <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> in the top 16% for Labor &amp; Human Rights</p><p>  <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> in the top 17% for Environment</p>								</div>
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									<p style="text-align: justify;">These results reflect the steady progress we are making as we continue to integrate responsible practices into our policies, processes and everyday operations.</p>								</div>
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									<h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default elementor-inline-editing pen" contenteditable="true" data-elementor-setting-key="title" data-pen-placeholder="Type Here..."><b>Measurable progress across key areas</b>​</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Compared with the previous year, medbest achieved:</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>a 7.69% increase in its overall EcoVadis score</li><li>a 7.69% improvement in Environment</li><li>a 32.2% improvement in Ethics</li></ul><p>We also maintained our performance in Labor &amp; Human Rights, with a score of 70, and Sustainable Procurement, with a score of 75 &#8211; demonstrating the consistency of our approach across all areas assessed by EcoVadis.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Behind this progress lies a year of structured and focused work.</strong></p>								</div>
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									<p style="text-align: justify;">Behind this progress lies a year of structured and focused work. We strengthened our policies, introduced new procedures, enhanced our operational practices and further developed the way we monitor our environmental, social and governance performance.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Each action contributes to a more responsible, transparent and resilient way of doing business.</p>								</div>
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				“This recognition reflects our belief that responsible growth must be supported by consistent action across every part of our organization. The progress achieved this year belongs to our people, whose collaboration and commitment continue to move medbest forward.”			</p>
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											<cite class="elementor-blockquote__author">Konstantinos Marianos, Founder &amp; CEO, medbest</cite>
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									<h4><strong>A shared achievement</strong></h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Sustainability cannot be advanced by one person or one department alone. It requires shared responsibility, close cooperation and the support of the entire organization.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This recognition reflects the <strong>contribution of colleagues and teams across departments and lines of business, supported by the continued commitment and direction of Senior Management.</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is a collective achievement that belongs to everyone at medbest.</p>								</div>
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				“The EcoVadis assessment gives us a valuable opportunity to measure our progress, identify areas for improvement and transform our commitments into structured, measurable action. This year’s result reflects the dedication of colleagues across medbest and encourages us to continue raising our standards.”			</p>
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											<cite class="elementor-blockquote__author">Maria Parapareki <br> Quality Assurance Director, Quality Officer &amp; IFS Representative, medbest</cite>
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									<h4><strong>Continuing our sustainability journey</strong></h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Receiving the EcoVadis Silver Medal is an important recognition of the progress we have made. At the same time, it reminds us that sustainability requires continuous attention, learning and evolution.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As an award-winning Mediterranean food company with an international presence, we recognize that responsible business practices are integral to the way we operate, collaborate and grow.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">There will always be new opportunities to strengthen our approach and create meaningful, lasting impact.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With appreciation for everything we have achieved together—and a clear vision for what lies ahead—medbest continues its journey towards a more sustainable future, guided by responsibility, collaboration and consistency.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://recognition.ecovadis.com/jfdLLNUdc0GOR9Ekx5l7TQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Explore medbest’s EcoVadis performance and recognition →</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Visit <a href="https://medbest.gr/sustainability/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">medbest.gr/sustainability</a> to learn more about our activity regarding sustainability, and at <a href="https://medbest.gr/sustainability-strategy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">medbest.gr/sustainability-strategy</a> to get acquainted with our Sustainable Development Strategy.</p>								</div>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Athens, Greece – April 2025 We are thrilled to announce that Medbest has been awarded a Silver medal in the 2025 EcoVadis sustainability rating, marking a notable advancement from last year’s Bronze recognition. This places Medbest in the top 15% of all companies globally assessed by EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings. &#160; [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Athens, Greece – April 2025</p>
<h4 style="text-align: justify;">We are thrilled to announce that <a href="https://medbest.gr/our-company/"><strong>Medbest</strong></a> has been awarded a <strong>Silver medal in the 2025 <a href="https://ecovadis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EcoVadis</a> sustainability rating</strong>, marking a notable advancement from last year’s Bronze recognition. This places Medbest in the top 15% of all companies globally assessed by EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings.</h4>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://medbest.gr/sustainability/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-8954 size-medium" src="https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/medal-5-300x300.png" alt="Ecovadis Silver Medal 2025 Medbest" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/medal-5-300x300.png 300w, https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/medal-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/medal-5-150x150.png 150w, https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/medal-5-768x768.png 768w, https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/medal-5-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/medal-5-780x780.png 780w, https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/medal-5.png 1667w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">EcoVadis evaluates companies across four key themes: <strong>Environment</strong>, <strong>Labor &amp; Human Rights</strong>, <strong>Ethics</strong>, and <strong>Sustainable Procurement</strong>.</p>
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<h5 style="text-align: justify;">Medbest’s improved score of 68/100 reflects significant progress in each of these areas and underscores our ongoing commitment to building a more sustainable, transparent, and ethical organization.</h5>
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<h3><em>“Sustainability is not a checkbox—it&#8217;s a commitment we make every day to our people, our partners, and our planet. This Silver recognition is both a reward and a responsibility. It reflects our progress, but also motivates us to aim even higher.”</em></h3>
<h4>— Konstantinos Marianos, Founder &amp; CEO of Medbest</h4>
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<h4 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key Drivers Behind Our Progress</strong></h4>
<p>⇒ Updated sustainability policies<br />
⇒ Stronger ethical and environmental guidelines throughout the supply chain<br />
⇒ Increased transparency with more comprehensive internal sustainability reporting<br />
⇒ Proactive supplier engagement and robust sustainable procurement systems</p>
<h4 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><br />
Our 2025 Performance at a Glance</strong></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-9036 alignnone" src="https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ecovadis-YoY.png" alt="Medbest export Ecovadis YoY" width="844" height="381" srcset="https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ecovadis-YoY.png 873w, https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ecovadis-YoY-300x135.png 300w, https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ecovadis-YoY-768x347.png 768w, https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ecovadis-YoY-780x352.png 780w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This places Medbest not only above industry averages in every category but also among the highest performers in our size and sector.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><br />
Explore Our Sustainability Journey</strong></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To dive deeper into our performance, progress, and industry comparisons, we invite you to explore the following reports &#8211;<strong> View or download <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2935.png" alt="⤵" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong>:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4d8.png" alt="📘" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />  <a href="https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Medbest_Ecovadis_Comparison-report_Apr-2025.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Medbest EcoVadis Comparison Report 2025</strong></a> : A comprehensive year-over-year analysis including peer benchmarks and theme-specific breakdowns.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f30d.png" alt="🌍" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />  <a href="https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MEDBEST_SA_CSR_Highlights_2025_04_14.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>CSR Highlights Summary 2025</strong></a> : A visual snapshot of our sustainability progress, score distributions, and percentile ranking.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4ca.png" alt="📊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />  <a href="https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MEDBEST_SA_CSR_Performance_Overview_2025_04_14.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Performance Overview 2025</strong></a> : A high-level summary of our theme scores and improvements in each core area.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />  <a href="https://medbest.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MEDBEST_SA_CSR_Performance_Overview_Details_2025_04_14.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Detailed Performance Overview 2025</strong></a> : A detailed breakdown of how Medbest compares with industry peers across all EcoVadis pillars.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><br />
Looking Ahead</strong></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As we celebrate this milestone, our eyes remain firmly set on the future. Sustainability at Medbest is not just a goal—it’s a continuous journey. With strong momentum and a dedicated team, we are ready to raise the bar even further in the coming years.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Visit us at <a href="https://medbest.gr/sustainability/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">medbest.gr/sustainability</a> to learn more about our activity regarding sustainability, and at <a href="https://medbest.gr/sustainability-strategy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">medbest.gr/sustainability-strategy</a> to get acquainted with our Sustainable Development Strategy.</p>
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