DELAWARE, Ohio, Dec. 14,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a
global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today
announced it has been awarded an A- Leadership ranking for the
third year in a row by CDP as part of their annual climate change
assessment. CDP operates a global disclosure system for investors,
companies, cities, states and regions to manage the impact they
make on the environment.
"Earning an A- Leadership ranking from CDP for a third year in a
row continues to reinforce and recognize our ongoing efforts to
minimize our environmental footprint," said Pete Watson, Greif's President and Chief
Executive Officer. "We are committed to providing value for our
stakeholders by safeguarding the environment through our continued
sustainability efforts."
CDP is a leader in measuring environmental management and
transparency efforts, rating more than 9,600 companies in 2020. CDP
recognizes thriving, sustainable long-term economies that work for
people and the planet. CDP's findings are disclosed to global
investors, companies and cities so they can take action to build a
truly sustainable economy by measuring and understanding their
environmental impact.
Greif reports its corporate responsibility efforts and progress
using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and fulfills
UN Global Compact requirements. Greif's sustainability achievements
can be seen in its annual Sustainability Report.
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.
Contacts:
Matt Eichmann
Office: 740–549–6067
Email: matt.eichmann@greif.com
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