DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 1,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a
global leader in industrial packaging products and services, is
pleased to announce it has been recognized as one of America's most
responsible companies for the second consecutive year by Newsweek.
The list of nearly 400 companies was compiled from detailed
analysis of more than 2,000 public companies, honoring businesses
that give back to the communities in which they operate and excel
in corporate social responsibility efforts.
This latest recognition is in addition to the other recent
awards for our leadership in corporate social responsibility. The
Company was awarded with its third consecutive Gold Rating by
EcoVadis in October 2020 and with its
third consecutive A- Leadership ranking by CDP in December 2020.
"We are pleased with Newsweek's recognition," said Pete Watson, Greif's President and Chief
Executive Officer. "Greif is committed to being a conscientious
global citizen, a responsive community neighbor and a responsible
steward of our natural resources. This latest recognition
underscores that commitment and we are proud to once again be named
one of the most responsible companies in America."
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.
Contacts:
Matt Eichmann
Office: 740–549–6067
Email: matt.eichmann@greif.com
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