Recognized for five consecutive years, the
Company achieves its highest ranking at 19 out of 500 total
companies on the annual list.
SHELTON, Conn.,
Dec. 6,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell Personal Care
Company (NYSE: EPC) has been named one of Newsweek's Most
Responsible Companies for the fifth year in a row. The annual list
presented by Statista Inc. revealed the company's highest ranking
yet, at 19 out of 500 total ranked organizations. Amongst the
Consumer Goods organizations listed, Edgewell ranked 3rd out of 48
total companies.
Edgewell earned a place on the list due to its Sustainable
Care 2030 strategy and the progress outlined in its FY22
Sustainability Report, which highlights the company's performance
in the areas of environment, social responsibility, and corporate
governance.
Rod Little, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Edgewell Personal Care, said, "Earning a place
amongst the top 20 most responsible companies in the U.S.
demonstrates our unwavering dedication to reducing our
environmental impact and contributing positively to the communities
we operate in. The commitment to this from our global teammates
continues to inspire us to improve our approach every day. I am
incredibly proud of our teams, who have pushed boundaries while
living by our purpose and values. This combination of passion and
purpose is why we continue to grow, improve our results, and evolve
with our consumers."
Amy Knight, Vice President of
Global Sustainability, stated, "Edgewell is dedicated to a culture
of continual improvement and making meaningful progress in how we
innovate and push boundaries to achieve better outcomes. From
driving our Sustainable Care 2030 strategy to launching our
Together We Care corporate giving program and issuing our
annual Sustainability Report that documents our progress, we
continue to demonstrate progress on our commitments. I'm overjoyed
to see our team's hard work recognized by Newsweek for the fifth
year in a row, and I can't wait to see our progress continue as our
team works to operate mindfully, sustainably, and responsibly."
The selection process reviewed 2,000 total companies and ranked
500 based on their corporate social responsibility and critical
performance indicators. All companies were also evaluated based on
an independent public perception survey conducted amongst 17,000
U.S. citizens, assessing their reputation for corporate social
responsibility.
To view full details of Edgewell's ESG commitments through 2030,
please visit www.edgewell.com/sustainability
About Sustainable Care 2030
Edgewell's Sustainable
Care 2030 is an ambitious strategy to help the company sustain and
grow its business while promoting a world where people can care for
themselves without harming the planet and society. This
comprehensive plan unveiled in 2020, includes specific targets and
commitments that cover the company's brands, operations, supply
chain, workforce, and the communities it serves. For more
information, visit www.edgewell.com/sustainability.
About Edgewell Personal Care
Edgewell is a leading
pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified
portfolio of established brand names including Schick®
and Wilkinson Sword® men's shaving products;
Schick® and Billie® women's shaving products;
Edge® and Skintimate® shave preparations;
Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and
o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat®
and Hawaiian Tropic® sun care products;
Bulldog®, Jack
Black® and Cremo® grooming products;
Fieldtrip™ skin care products; and Wet Ones®
hygiene products. The Company has a broad global footprint and
operates in more than 50 markets, including
the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan,
the U.K., and Australia, with
approximately 7,000 employees worldwide.
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