DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 21,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a
global leader in industrial packaging products and
services, announced today it has joined the Alliance to
End Plastic Waste (AEPW), a global non-profit organization
consisting of over 50 companies committed to ending plastic waste
in the environment and protecting the planet.
"As a leader in industrial packaging, we recognize the
responsibility we have to reduce the environmental impact of our
products and operations and contribute towards a more circular
economy," said Ole Rosgaard, Greif's
Chief Operating Officer. "We are excited to join other like-minded
companies as a member of the AEPW. Through open collaboration and
leadership provided by the AEPW, we can advance the need for more
sustainable packaging and tackle some of the world's most pressing
issues. I look forward to working closely with other AEPW members
to advance our shared ambitions and contribute to more sustainable
outcomes."
The AEPW consists of member companies and supporters
representing companies and organizations from across the plastic
value chain. They partner with government, environmental and
non-governmental organizations around the world to address the
challenge of ending plastic waste in the environment. Through
programs and partnerships, the AEPW focuses on solutions in four
strategic areas: infrastructure, innovation, education and
engagement, as well as environmental clean-up.
Jacob Duer, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Alliance said: "As the issue of plastic
waste moves up in the global sustainability agenda, our mission to
develop, deploy and scale solutions to end plastic waste in the
environment is more relevant than ever before. Strengthening
participation across the plastics value chain with members like
Greif will help accelerate our collective efforts. Together, we can
work towards helping to create a more sustainable future and I look
forward to a fruitful partnership."
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.
Contact:
Matt Eichmann
740-549-6067
matt.eichmann@greif.com
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