SHELTON, Conn., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell
Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) has been awarded on Newsweek's
list of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2022. Edgewell's
ranking reflects the company's continuous improvement and increased
transparency across several key environmental, social and corporate
governance (ESG) areas. This prestigious award is presented by
Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and
industry ranking provider. This is Edgewell's third year being
honored on the list.
Edgewell was selected based on publicly available key
performance indicators derived from its Sustainability Report, as
well as an independent survey. The KPIs focused on company ESG
performance, while the independent survey asked U.S. citizens about
their perception of company activities related to corporate social
responsibility.
"I am proud that Edgewell and our teammates are again being
recognized for our efforts to operate responsibly," said
Rod Little, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Edgewell. "Launching our Sustainable Care
2030 strategy last year and, more recently, accelerating our
carbon goals, clearly depict the integrity of team Edgewell. We are
committed to continually improving our environmental and social
impact and look forward to all we will achieve in the future."
Amy Knight, Vice President Global
Sustainability added, "Our teams have rallied around the banner of
sustainability this year and it has been so exciting to see the
progress we are making every day. Our goals are ambitious, but we
are confident in the expertise of our teams and our ability to
reach our goals. Improving our sustainable impact is embedded in
our culture, and our ranking this year reflects the progress."
The final list recognizes the top 500 most responsible companies
in the United States, from among
2,000 evaluated.
To view full details of Edgewell's ESG commitments through 2030,
please visit: www.edgewell.com/sustainability
About Sustainable Care 2030
Edgewell's Sustainable Care 2030 is the Company's ambitious
strategy that will enable it to sustain and grow its business while
inspiring a world where the joy of caring for yourself is balanced
with caring for our shared planet and society. Unveiled in 2020,
Sustainable Care 2030 includes key commitments and targets across
its brands, operations and supply chain, and workforce and
communities. For more information, visit
www.edgewell.com/sustainability.
About Edgewell
Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with
an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brand names
such as Schick® and Wilkinson Sword® men's shaving products;
Schick® and Billie® women's shaving products; Edge® and Skintimate®
shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and o.b.®
feminine care products; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®,
Jack Black® and Cremo® sun and skin care products; and Wet Ones®
moist wipes. The Company has a broad global footprint and
operates in more than 50 markets, including
the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan,
the U.K. and Australia, with approximately 6,500
employees worldwide.
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