The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBSCD) ranks Mondi as a ‘Top Performer’ for the second consecutive year

Mondi’s Sustainable Development report 2019 is named in the ‘Top Performer’ category, honouring the top ten overall reports, from an annual review of the sustainable development reporting of leading global companies by WBCSD.

Of note, Mondi’s reporting on its contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is identified as best-in-class. This recognition acknowledges how closely Mondi’s overall corporate strategy is aligned with the SDGs. The Group is further praised for the experience the Sustainable Development report provides for both specialist and generalist audiences.

“Setting ambitious targets and being transparent on how we report on our progress and performance are two compelling steps companies can take to help create a sustainable future. At Mondi, sustainability is intrinsic to how we do our business, so we are delighted that our efforts to produce exceptional reporting have been recognised once again.” Gladys Naylor, Group Head of Sustainable Development

WBCSD looked at 158 companies to analyse their sustainability reporting according to principles such as accessibility, stakeholder engagement and evidence of activities.

Luis Rochartre, Director of the Forest Solutions Group at WBCSD, said: “Mondi has been a leading member of WBCSD’s Forest Solutions Group (FSG) for over ten years and is currently co-chairing the group. This leadership is demonstrated through Mondi’s continued presence among the top performers of WBCSD’s annual Reporting matters review process. Mondi has a strong foundation in the principles of sustainability reporting and successfully balances technical content with engaging user experience in its Sustainable Development report 2019.”

An integral part of Mondi’s success is its integration of sustainability into its strategy. The Group identified the areas of sustainability most relevant to its business operations and mapped the relevant SDGs and targets against these. In 2019, Mondi again reported on the SDGs where the company has the potential to amplify its positive impact at scale and mitigate against any negative impacts – crucial to making a lasting difference and contribute to a better world.

Mondi has identified the action areas that are important to drive progress as well as enhanced disclosure and accountability, essential elements of sustainability reporting.
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