EcoVadis Silver Medal
EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted independent provider of business sustainability ratings, with a global network of over 130,000 rated companies, awarded Pan American Zinc its Silver Medal in October of 2024, on our first attempt to obtain a sustainability rating. The EcoVadis methodology is built on international sustainability standards, covering over 220 industries and more than 180 countries. It takes into account the policies adopted, the actions taken, and the results obtained by the company with respect to 21 sustainability criteria across four different macro-areas: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
With a score of 69/100, Pan American Zinc has been rated at the 89th percentile, ranking superior to or equal to 89% of all companies rated by EcoVadis in the past 12 months.
This achievement places Pan American Zinc in a leading position regarding sustainable practices across the wholesale industry of metals and metal ores, providing an important benchmark to continue building on as we explore sustainable business practices and set higher goals for ourselves in the future.
President’s “E” Award
Pan American Zinc was honored to receive the 2024 “E” Award for Export Service from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. This prestigious award is the highest recognition a U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.
The award was presented in May of 2024, at the 63rd President’s “E” and “E Star” Awards ceremony in Washington, DC.
We are proud to be one of only 30 U.S. companies selected to receive the President’s “E” Award this year.
The President’s “E” Award was created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John F. Kennedy, reviving the World War II “E” symbol of excellence to honor and recognize America’s exporters.
U.S. companies are nominated for the “E” Awards through the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service office network, which is part of the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration.
AAEI 2024 Small Business Exporter of the Year
Pan American Zinc was honored with the inaugural Small Business Exporter of the Year Award by the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) at its Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Based in Washington, DC, AAEI is a U.S. trade association that represents companies involved in the export and import of goods and services.
AAEI works to promote and protect the interests of its members by advocating for policies that support international trade and providing resources such as education, networking opportunities, and regulatory updates.
Nasbite International “2024 National Small Business Exporter Summit – Outstanding Exporter Honoree”
Recognized by NASBITE as one of 22 innovative SMEs that are highly engaged in exporting, with international business activities becoming a growing part of total sales.
NASBITE (established in 1988 as the National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators) is a 501(c)(3) professional organization dedicated to advancing global business education and international trade skills.
Inc. 5000
In 2024, we were announced for the third year in a row as one of the Inc. 5000 honorees by Inc. Magazine.
The Inc. 5000 lists the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. based on their revenue growth rate. In the 2024 rankings, Pan American Zinc was ranked #3,266.
SFBJ Private 100
Pan American Zinc is proud to be recognized once again on the “Private 100 List” by the South Florida Business Journal, which ranks the top privately held companies in South Florida.
This marks the second consecutive year we have earned a place on this prestigious list.
In the 2024 rankings, Pan American Zinc was ranked #55.
