ORRVILLE, Ohio, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker
Co. (NYSE: SJM) announced it exceeded its 2020 environmental impact
goals today, reinforcing a commitment to supporting a healthier
planet for future generations as part of its Thriving Together
philosophy.
The goals around waste-to-landfill diversion, reduction of
water-use-intensity and reduction of
greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity were established using 2014 data
as a baseline.
"We are incredibly proud to have exceeded our 2020 environmental
impact goals thanks to the hard work of our employees and
partners," said Mark Smucker,
President and Chief Executive Officer. "This work has not only
supported our commitment to ensuring a healthier planet, it has
inspired passion across our organization to continue identifying
and implementing projects that further reduce our environmental
footprint. Our progress has also inspired us to develop a new set
of environmental impact goals, which we will share as part of our
upcoming 2021 Corporate Impact Report."
More details about the Company's Thriving Together commitments
and the progress it is making can be found at:
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 nearly 90 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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