ORRVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 9,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM)
today issued its 2022 Corporate Impact Report, including its
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosure Report,
detailing its commitment to responsible business practices and
continued progress on its Thriving Together agenda.
The Company's Thriving Together agenda centers on five key
pillars: ensuring access to quality food, aiding access to
education, promoting equitable and ethical treatment for all,
making connections to necessary community resources and ensuring a
healthier planet.
This agenda came to life in many important ways this past fiscal
year. Some notable highlights include:
- Supported delivery of more than 23 million meals to people and
pets in need
- Acted as a founding sponsor of Opening Track, a unique music
education program from Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio
- Donated more than $1.2 million to
the Red Cross and United Way to support the unique needs of
communities across North
America
- Launched initial Employee Resource Groups to support
marginalized communities, promote a spirit of community and foster
allyship
- Worked with a number of external conservation partners,
including World Wildlife Fund, Pollinator Partnership and National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation, to conserve resources, restore
biodiversity and promote healthier ecosystems
The Company recognizes its responsibility to support all
constituents and provide updates on progress made toward its ESG
goals.
"We have high expectations for the important role we must play
in support of our communities and planet, and recognize our
stakeholders share in our passion," said Mark Smucker, Chair of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer. "Our Corporate Impact Report and ESG
disclosure are opportunities to keep these engaged constituents
informed while also sharing our sincere appreciation to our
employees and partners who helped us deliver these results."
Learn more about the Company's impact and Thriving Together
agenda by visiting: www.jmsmucker.com/our-impact.
About The J.M. Smucker Co.
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by
establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make
it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart
of this dynamic with a diverse portfolio that appeals to each
generation of people and pets and is found in more than 80 percent
of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of
iconic brands consumers have always loved such as
Folgers®, Jif® and
Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café
Bustelo®, Smucker's®
Uncrustables® and Rachael
Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to
immerse ourselves in consumer preferences and acting responsibly,
we will continue growing our business and the positive impact we
have on society. For more information, please visit
jmsmucker.com.
The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced
herein, except for Rachael
Ray®, a registered trademark of Ray Marks II
LLC, which is used under license.
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