Smurfit Kappa GrpPLC Statement re Ethibel Sustainability Index
12 November 2018 - 6:00PM
UK Regulatory
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12th November, 2018
Smurfit Kappa Listed on Ethibel Sustainability Index for 5th
Consecutive Year
Global paper packaging company Smurfit Kappa has been
reconfirmed as a member of the Ethibel Sustainability Index for the
5th year in a row, demonstrating its continued best-in-class
approach to sustainability.
The Ethibel Sustainability Indices are composed of companies
included in the Russell Global Index displaying the best
performance in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The selections are largely based on research carried out by Vigeo
Eiris, a European rating agency responsible for data collecting and
processing, performance and industry benchmarking.
Speaking about the listing, Steven Stoffer, Group VP Development
at Smurfit Kappa, said: "We invest a lot of time and resources into
making sure that we continue to lead the way as a sustainable
packaging supplier. We're proud that Ethibel has recognised our
work and commitment by including Smurfit Kappa in its
Sustainability Index again this year."
The listing comes as Smurfit Kappa continues to make sustainable
investments and commitments. The group released its Sustainable
Development Report in May this year, and has recently announced the
launch of its Better Planet Packaging initiative which seeks to
explore and re-imagine the packaging needed for a more sustainable
world.
ENDS
Contact for media:
Sinead GillSmurfit KappaT: +353 1 2027157E:
sinead.gill@smurfitkappa.com
About Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa, a FTSE 100 company, is one of the leading
providers of paper-based packaging solutions in the world, with
around 46,000 employees in approximately 370 production sites
across 35 countries and with revenue of EUR8.6 billion in 2017. We
are located in 22 countries in Europe, and 13 in the Americas. We
are the only large-scale pan-regional player in Latin America.
With our proactive team we relentlessly use our extensive
experience and expertise, supported by our scale, to open up
opportunities for our customers. We collaborate with
forward-thinking customers by sharing superior product knowledge,
market understanding and insights in packaging trends to ensure
business success in their markets. We have an unrivalled portfolio
of paper-packaging solutions, which is constantly updated with our
market-leading innovations. This is enhanced through the benefits
of our integration, with optimal paper design, logistics,
timeliness of service, and our packaging plants sourcing most of
their raw materials from our own paper mills.
Our products, which are 100% renewable and produced sustainably,
improve the environmental footprint of our customers.
About Forum ETHIBEL
Forum ETHIBEL is a Belgian independent association, created in
1992 and recognized as an expert in rating, independent audits and
certification of products and services that meet ESG and ethical
standards (www.forumethibel.org).
Forum ETHIBEL aims for a business model that respects the
balance between economic progress, social fairness and gives due
attention to the environment.
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