Smurfit Kappa GrpPLC Statement re FTSE4Good Index Series
September 22 2014 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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Smurfit Kappa recognised for its sustainability credentials
Smurfit Kappa added to FTSE4Good Index Series
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Dublin, London, 22 September, 2014: Smurfit Kappa Group plc
("SKG" or the "Group"), one of the world's largest integrated
manufacturers of paper-based packaging products with operations in
Europe and the Americas, is pleased to announce that it has been
added to both the FTSE4Good Global Index and FTSE4Good Europe
Index, effective from Monday, 22 September 2014.
The index inclusion recognises the consistent application of
best in class standards of sustainability practices and corporate
governance throughout the Group's international operations, and
follows closely the Group's nomination for a number of
sustainability awards in PPI's 2014 Awards to be held in October
2014. The Group was nominated for eleven awards in total, including
Bio Strategy of the Year, Environmental Strategy of the Year and
two nominations in the field of Innovation in Sustainable
Packaging.
The FTSE4Good Index Series measures the performance of companies
demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
practices. FTSE is a world leader in the creation and management of
equity indexes that are used by investors for investment analysis,
performance measurement, and asset location. A variety of
mechanisms are employed to access the most up-to-date relevant
data, including scrutiny of annual reports, research of company
websites, written questionnaires and liaison with companies where
appropriate.
Ian Curley, CFO of Smurfit Kappa commented on the Company's
addition to the Index Series, "We are delighted to be added to the
FTSE4Good Index Series, and regard this as further evidence of our
commitment to sustainability, social responsibility and good
governance". Steven Stoffer, the Group VP for Sustainability added,
"We will continue to actively promote a culture of sustainability
across our organisation and tackle important environmental issues
while opening opportunities with our customers through the
provision of sustainable, innovative and value enhancing packaging
solutions".
ENDS
Contact
Seamus Murphy FTI Consulting
Smurfit Kappa Group
T: +353 1 202 7180 T: +353 1 663 36 86
E: ir@smurfitkappa.com E: smurfitkappa@fticonsulting.com
Notes to editors
About Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa is one of the leading producers of paper-based
packaging in the world, with around 41,000 employees in
approximately 350 production sites across 32 countries and with a
sales revenue of EUR8 billion in 2013.
Innovation, service and pro-activity towards customers, using
sustainable resources, is our primary focus. This focus is enhanced
through us being an integrated producer, with our packaging plants
sourcing the major part of their raw materials from our own paper
mills. We are the European leader in paper-based packaging,
operating in 21 countries selling products including corrugated,
containerboard, bag-in-box, solidboard and solidboard packaging. We
have a growing base in Eastern Europe in many of these product
areas. We also have a key position in other product/market segments
including graphicboard, MG paper and sack paper.
We are the only large scale pan regional player in the Americas,
operating in 11 countries in total in North, Central and South
America.
Check out our microsite: www.openthefuture.info
www.smurfitkappa.com
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