DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 6, 2019
/PRNewswire/ -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global
leader in industrial packaging products and services, today
announced it has again been awarded a Gold Rating in sustainability
performance by EcoVadis for the second year in a row. EcoVadis is
an independent rating agency specializing in the evaluation of
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), including sustainable
development and performance monitoring of suppliers. Greif scored
in the top four percent of all companies evaluated by EcoVadis.
"We are proud that EcoVadis has once again recognized Greif's
commitment to sustainability with a Gold Rating," said Ole
Rosgaard, Greif Senior Vice President and Group President, Rigid
Industrial Packaging and Services and Global Sustainability.
"We are committed to being a leader in sustainable business
performance, and as we reflect on this past year, we take pride in
the results achieved. I'd like to thank our global colleagues for
the hard work in achieving this recognition and I look forward to
continuing our progress in the years ahead," said Rosgaard.
Greif reports its corporate responsibility efforts and
progress in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
standards and fulfills UN Global Compact requirements. Greif's
sustainability achievements can be seen in its annual
Sustainability Report.
EcoVadis, which evaluates a network of 55,000 suppliers, uses a
methodology that rates companies according to 21 CSR criteria,
grouped under four themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights,
Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. Its methodology and criteria
used are in line with international CSR standards including the
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), UN Global Compact, and ISO
26000.
About Greif, Inc.
Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and
services and is pursuing its vision: In industrial packaging, be
the best performing customer service company in the world. The
Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk
containers, reconditioned containers, flexible products,
containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled
paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty
products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and
provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of
industries. In addition, Greif manages timber properties in the
southeastern United States. The
Company is strategically positioned in over 40 countries to serve
global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on
the Company's website at www.greif.com.
Greif, Inc.
Debra Crow, 740-657-6992
Director, Corporate Communications
debra.crow@greif.com
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