Greif Awarded A- Leadership Score in CDP’s Annual Climate Change Assessment

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.
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