Sofidel Honored As Silver Stevie® Award Winner
Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, was named the winner of a 2026 Silver Stevie® Award for Achievement in Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the 24th Annual American Business Awards®.
“Sofidel is honored to be recognized with a Stevie Award, which reflects our long-standing commitment to sustainability and responsible growth,” said Riccardo Balducci, Group Sustainability Director at Sofidel. “For more than 60 years, we have focused on reducing our environmental impact through continuous innovation, lowering emissions, minimizing waste and advancing more sustainable manufacturing processes. This recognition reinforces our belief that sustainability is not a single initiative, but a responsibility embedded in how we operate and how we create long-term value for our customers, communities and the environment.”
More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. Sofidel was nominated in the Achievement in Environment, Social, and Governance category for manufacturing.
The Silver® Award for Achievement in ESG recognizes Sofidel’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, innovation and responsible growth. Through targeted initiatives, Sofidel has reduced CO2 emissions, minimized waste and created sustainable manufacturing processes. Backed by 60 years of progress, Sofidel continues to set a strong example for ESG leadership within the tissue industry.
More than 250 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award winners.
“Organizations across the United States continue to set a high standard for innovation and performance,” said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. “The breadth and quality of nominations submitted to the 2026 American Business Awards reflect a dynamic and competitive business environment, where organizations are finding new ways to drive growth, deliver value, and make an impact. We congratulate all of this year’s Stevie Award winners and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at our June 9 awards ceremony in New York.”
For more information about Sofidel, visit www.sofidel.com. Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2026 Stevie winners are available at www.ABA.StevieAwards.com.
