Sofidel honored for its long-standing commitment to sustainability
Horsham, PA, April 30 2026 /3BL/ – Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, was named the winner of a 2026 Silver Stevie® Award in the 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.
About Sofidel Group
The Sofidel Group, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca, Italy), is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and household use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group is active in 13 countries, 12 in Europe and the United States (12 States), with over 9,500 employees and a production capacity of 1,983,000 metric tons per year. In 2024, the Group had Net Sales of 3.225 billion Euros. “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, KittenSoft, Nicky and Papernet.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes, as well as the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding workplace performance worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
Supporting sponsors of The 2026 American Business Awards include Golden Hour Veterinary Telemedicine, Melissa Sones Consulting, Persistent, and SoftPro.
