Navigating our sustainability report

Awards and Certifications

EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

All five of Neo’s flagship rare earth facilities, representing approximately 90% of revenue generated by the Company, are now operating in the EcoVadis tracking and reporting system. Leadership in global sustainability has been a key pillar of Neo’s long-term growth strategy.

Notable accomplishments by several of our largest facilities in the EcoVadis Audits include:

  • Neo’s European rare earth and rare metal processing facility in Sillamäe, Estonia, the sole operating commercial rare earth separations and rare metal processing plant in the European Union, has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis for its 2022 sustainability programs. This recognition places the plant among the top five percent of all facilities globally reporting their sustainability efforts to EcoVadis. 

  •  Neo Magnequench’s rare earth magnetic materials production plant in Korat, Thailand, has received a Gold Medal from EcoVadis for its 2022 sustainability programs. This prestigious accolade positions the plant within the top five percent of all facilities worldwide reporting their sustainability initiatives to EcoVadis

  • Neo Magnequench’s rare earth magnetic materials production plant in Tianjin, China, was granted a Silver Medal by EcoVadis for its 2022 sustainability programs. This commendation places the plant in the top 25 percent of all facilities around the world disclosing their sustainability efforts to EcoVadis.

Notable Awards and Accomplishments

Responsible Minerals Initiative Assessment

In 2022, Neo European rare earth and rare metal processing facility in Sillamäe, Estonia completed Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)’s flagship assessment program, the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP), through a third-party audit process.

Tianjin Wuqing Development Zone Award

 In 2022, Neo Magnequench’s rare earth magnetic materials production plant in Tianjin, China received an award from the Tianjin Wuqing Development Zone as an “Advanced Production Safety Facility” for excellence in safety practices in the 2021 calendar year.

Zibo Facility Relocation

Neo Chemicals & Oxides rare earth facility in Zibo, China was awarded “Excellence in Major Construction Project” by the local government in recognition of the plant’s relocation project in 2022.

Korat HSS Awards

Neo Magnequench’s rare earth magnetic materials production plant in Korat, Thailand received award as a “Top Performing Company in Health, Safety, and Security (HSS)” for the 11th consecutive year by the Thai government. The facility was also awarded as a “Zero Injury Facility” for the 5th consecutive year.

Responsible Care Awards

Neo’s European rare earth and rare metal processing facility in Sillamäe, Estonia was featured in the 2022 Responsible Care Awards Gallery: “Striving for Resource Efficiency”.