IQD Frequency Products Ltd, a key member of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group and specialist in frequency control products like quartz crystals and oscillators, has earned a Gold medal from EcoVadis for outstanding sustainability performance.
This recognition places IQD in the top 3% of over 130,000 companies assessed worldwide in the past year, with a score of 82%. The achievement highlights the company’s strong commitments to environmental responsibility, ethical practices, and sustainable procurement.
Key Factors Behind the Success
The EcoVadis rating evaluates 21 criteria across environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement themes. IQD excelled through rigorous supplier assessments on environmental standards and robust ethical procurement measures. These efforts align with global benchmarks like the UN Global Compact, ILO conventions, GRI standards, and ISO 26000.
Leadership Insights
Jay Warnes, Quality Manager and Sustainability Lead at IQD, emphasized the milestone’s importance. “Achieving the EcoVadis Gold Medal demonstrates our dedication to ongoing improvement and enhances the visibility of our sustainability efforts with customers and partners.” This rating provides IQD with a roadmap for further advancements in sustainable operations.
Industry Context for Frequency Products
As a leader in quartz crystals, clock oscillators, TCXOs, OCXOs, and automotive-grade components to AEC-Q200 standards, IQD serves sectors including industrial, communications, automotive, and medical applications. The Gold status reinforces trust in IQD’s high-reliability products amid growing demand for sustainable electronics supply chains. Customers benefit from a partner prioritizing both precision frequency control and environmental stewardship.
Source
This article is based on the official press release from Würth Elektronik, parent group of IQD Frequency Products, detailing the EcoVadis Gold medal achievement announced on March 3, 2026.
