SPARKS, Md., Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick
& Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor,
was announced as the 23rd most sustainable corporation
on the 2018 Corporate Knights Global 100 Sustainability Index
released today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. McCormick was also
ranked No. 1 in the Food Products Industry category for the
second-year on this highly reputable annual list released by
Corporate Knights, a Canadian market research company.
"I'm proud that our commitment to operating sustainably has been
recognized along with our peers for
two years in a row," said Lawrence
Kurzius, Chairman, President and CEO. "This honor
validates our efforts to embed sustainability throughout our
operations, to provide transparency to our stakeholders and to
positively impact communities where we live, source and work."
McCormick reiterated its pledge to sustainability through its
recent 2017 Purpose-led Performance (PLP) Report, which focuses on
the company's efforts to deliver top-tier financial results while
doing what's right for the long-term vitality of people,
communities and the planet. The PLP Report also includes new
2025 goals aimed at improving health and well-being, building
resilience in communities across the globe, and positively
impacting the environment; the goals are informed by science and
aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
To learn more about McCormick's Purpose-led Performance journey
and to view the 2017 PLP Report, please visit
http://www.mccormickcorporation.com/our-commitment
The Global 100 Index is recognized as a leader in transparency
and industry best practices for sustainability. The companies
named are among the top overall sustainability performers in their
respective industries; Corporate Knights assesses all publicly
traded companies with a market capitalization of at least
$2 billion to create the annual
ranking. The Global 100 Index is determined by using 12
sustainability indicators, including energy, water and waste
productivity, innovation capacity, employee turnover and safety
performance.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in
flavor. With $4.4 billion in
annual sales, the company manufactures, markets and distributes
spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to
the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and
foodservice businesses. Every day, no matter where or what
you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick
Brings the Joy of Flavor to Life™.
For more information, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com.
For information contact:
Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson (410) 527-6004 or
lori_robinson@mccormick.com
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