DKSH received an improved MSCI ESG Corporate Rating of AA, up from A, placing the company in MSCI’s Leader category.

The MSCI ESG Rating measures companies’ resilience to financially relevant, industry-specific sustainability risks and opportunities. MSCI assigns industry-relative letter ratings from CCC to AAA to assess how companies manage those risks and opportunities compared with peers.

DKSH said the improvement was driven primarily by its labor practices and management systems. The company cited responsible labor practices, including fair wage policies, health and safety standards and anti-discrimination measures. DKSH also pointed to regular employee engagement surveys, performance-linked incentive schemes and talent development programs.

The company said corporate governance also remains a key part of its sustainability efforts. DKSH cited its one-share-one-vote structure, majority-independent board of directors and CEO incentives aligned with company performance as governance strengths identified in the assessment.

The AA rating follows DKSH’s EcoVadis Gold Rating and Sustainalytics score of 13.4, which reflects a low ESG risk profile.

“Receiving the AA MSCI ESG Rating is a testament to DKSH’s ongoing sustainability journey and unwavering commitment to responsible business practices. Sustainability is one of DKSH’s core values and is embedded across the entire organization as well as daily operations. The strong result makes us proud and serves as an encouraging step forward,” said Stefan P. Butz, CEO of DKSH.

DKSH provides market expansion services across its Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology business units. The company operates in 35 markets and reported net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2025.

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