HUNT VALLEY, Md., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick &
Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor,
announced the advancement of McCormick's Grown for Good
third-party verified sustainability standard for suppliers in the
herbs and spices industry. This first-of-its kind standard includes
metrics that drive community resilience, including economic
stability for farmers, gender equality and women's empowerment, as
well as biodiversity conservation and regenerative farming
practices. McCormick's Grown for Good standard is currently
being leveraged in Vietnam,
Indonesia, India and Brazil, and will soon be available in other
countries.
Grown for Good was designed to impact three key
areas: Ethical and Safe Supply Chains, Regenerative Production
Systems and Resilient Communities. In addition to meeting
environmental standards around water and waste management,
biodiversity and traceability, McCormick's Grown for Good
sustainability standard goes above and beyond the criteria set by
other farm-level sustainability certifications to take a holistic
approach. This farm-to-facility program includes additional
requirements to increase resilience and empower women in the
communities from which the company sources its raw materials,
beginning with its top five iconic ingredients – black pepper, red
pepper, vanilla, oregano and cinnamon. The Grown for Good
standard will extend to the rest of its herbs and spices portfolio
and other ingredients over time.
McCormick's framework helps to ensure an ethical and sustainable
supply chain at every level, including supplier factories, by
mandating all suppliers follow the Company's Supplier Code of
Conduct, become members of the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange
(SEDEX), and undergo a third-party verified social compliance
audit. Grown for Good also equips farming communities with
regenerative production systems intended to ensure long lasting
supply while safeguarding farm resources through education on soil
health, water management and biodiversity. Suppliers are evaluated
annually to ensure they are continually meeting the
requirements.
"At McCormick, we're committed to Purpose-led Performance which
means doing what's right for people, communities and the planet we
share. Sustainable sourcing is a top priority and a 2025 commitment
for McCormick. Our teams have been actively working to advance our
McCormick Grown for Good sustainability standard and
I'm excited about our progress to date. We are working with our
suppliers and partners to showcase our shared dedication to
advancing industry-wide accountability and performance in
sustainability sourcing," said Lawrence E.
Kurzius, Chairman, President and CEO of McCormick &
Company."
McCormick's Grown for Good standard is extensively vetted
and has been verified by leading third parties within the industry
and leverages a global network of auditors to independently confirm
the application of the standard at the farm and supplier
levels. The standard has also been benchmarked by the
Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform.
To learn more about McCormick's approach to sustainability,
please refer to the Company's Purpose-led Performance
Report, which outlines its 2025 goals and commitments around
people, communities and the planet, or our Grown for
Good standard.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in
flavor. As a Fortune 500 company with over $5 billion in annual sales across 160 countries
and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices,
seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the
entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food
manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands
include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY,
Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis,
DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no
matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored
by McCormick.
Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided
by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together
for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by
Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To
learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick
& Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
For information contact:
Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson
lori_robinson@mccormick.com
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