SPARKS, Md., Oct. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick and
Company, Inc. (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today issued
its 2017 Purpose-led Performance (PLP) Report. The report
focuses on the Company's responsibility to the long-term vitality
of people, communities and the planet while delivering top-tier
financial results.
"McCormick's Mission to Make Every Meal and Moment Better
includes our commitment to operate ethically and honestly," said
Lawrence Kurzius, Chairman,
President and CEO. "Through our focus on Purpose-led
Performance, we are embedding sustainability from source to shelf,
supporting our diverse workforce and actively participating in our
communities across the globe. I am proud of McCormick's
progress to date and look forward to updating our stakeholders
throughout this exciting journey."
The PLP Report includes the Company's 2025 goals aimed at
working to improve the health and well-being of all people,
building resilience in communities around the world and positively
impacting the environment. McCormick's Purpose-led
Performance agenda—which incorporates and extends the company's
2019 corporate social responsibility goals—is informed by science
and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development
Goals.
Highlights of these 2025 goals include McCormick's commitments
to:
- Source 100% of branded iconic ingredients sustainably;
- Improve the livelihoods of 90% of smallholder farmers who grow
McCormick's iconic herbs and spices;
- Champion equality for women and people of color; and
- Reduce the company's environmental impact by lowering its
carbon footprint, decreasing water use, reducing solid waste and
developing sustainable packaging innovations.
For more information and to view the 2017 PLP Report, visit
www.mccormickcorporation.com.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in
flavor. With $4.4 billion in
annual sales, the company manufactures, markets and distributes
spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to
the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and
foodservice businesses. Every day, no matter where or what
you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick
Brings the Joy of Flavor to Life™.
For information contact:
Corporate
Communications:
Lori Robinson (410) 527-6004 or
lori_robinson@mccormick.com
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