SAN JOSE, Calif., March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex
(NASDAQ:FLEX), the Sketch-to-Scale™ solutions provider that
designs and builds Intelligent Products for a Connected
World™, today announced that it has been honored as a 2018
Manufacturing Leadership Awards winner for its outstanding
achievement in Sustainability Leadership.
Flex was recognized for the exceptional results the company
achieved during its 2017 Earth Day campaign, which engaged
employees to reduce their environmental impact within their local
communities. Flex employees implemented more than 260 initiatives
simultaneously over two weeks, and approximately 80,000 employees
from manufacturing/logistics sites, design centers and offices
participated in this global effort spanning 21
countries. The Earth Day Challenge also supported
Flex's 20 by 2020 sustainable development goals, which reflect the
company's long-term commitment to the highest standards around
corporate citizenship, community and environment.
During the 2017 Earth Day Challenge:
- 2,600 employees learned about environmental topics such as
recycling and global warming
- 1,400 vehicles were replaced by alternative methods of
transportation including carpooling, walking, public transportation
and biking
- 31,000 kgs of additional waste was diverted from landfills
through recycling
- 2,500 + employees cleaned beaches, rivers, streets and
parks
Flex will be recognized at the 14th Annual Manufacturing
Leadership Awards Gala, which is to be held on the last day of the
Manufacturing Leadership Summit, June 11-13,
2018 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa in
Huntington Beach, CA.
Nominations for the 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Awards will
open in September 2018.
Additional Resources
- 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Award Winners
- About the 14th Annual Manufacturing Leadership
Summit
- About the Manufacturing and Leadership Council
- About Frost and Sullivan
- Connect with Flex via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn
About the Manufacturing Leadership Awards
The
Manufacturing Leadership Awards, now in their 14th year, honor
manufacturing companies and individual manufacturing leaders that
are shaping the future of global manufacturing. Winning projects
and individual manufacturing leaders have demonstrated achievement
in one of a wide range of categories, and are chosen by a panel of
expert judges for results that have delivered clear and compelling
value, return on investment, and other tangible outcomes. There
will be several winners in each category, including one High
Achiever's Award in each category, as well as a 2018 Manufacturer
of the Year for both small and large enterprises. Also unveiled at
the Gala will be the ML Awards Manufacturing Leader of the Year and
Lifetime Achievement Award winners.
The theme for the 14th Annual Manufacturing Leadership Summit is
"Accelerating the Transformation to Manufacturing 4.0." The event
enables senior-level executives in all aspects of manufacturing an
opportunity to network with and learn from the best minds in the
industry.
For more information on the Manufacturing Leadership Awards or
the Manufacturing Leadership Summit, please go to
www.mlsummit.com.
About Frost & Sullivan
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their global footprint of more than 40 offices.
For more than 50 years, Frost & Sullivan has been developing
growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the
public sector and the investment community.
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About Flex Ltd.
Flex is the Sketch-to-Scale™ solutions provider
that designs and builds Intelligent Products for a
Connected World™. With approximately 200,000 professionals
across 30 countries, Flex provides innovative design, engineering,
manufacturing, real-time supply chain insight and logistics
services to companies of all sizes in various industries and
end-markets. For more information, visit flex.com or follow us on
Twitter @flexintl. Flex – Live Smarter™
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