CAMDEN, N.J., Jul 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) —
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) President and Chief Executive Officer Douglas R. Conant will deliver the opening keynote address at the 19th annual Corporate Community Involvement Conference hosted by The Public Affairs Council and the Conference Board on July 22 in New York.
Conant’s keynote, themed “Understanding Our World,” will address the key qualities that separate good companies from great ones and the important role corporate citizenship plays in a company’s culture and business performance. Conant will share his perspective and experience based on Campbell’s corporate social responsibility program.
WHO:
WHAT:
“Understanding Our World” keynote session on corporate citizenship
WHERE:
WHEN:
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Through its “Nourishing” corporate social responsibility program, Campbell has been widely recognized for making a positive impact in the workplace, in the marketplace and in the communities in which it operates. The company has been added to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List by Corporate Responsibility magazine, ranked second in 2008 and ninth in 2009 in the CSR Index by Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, Reputation Institute, named to the list of 2010 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere magazine and recognized as a Catalyst Award Winner in 2010.
Campbell’s 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility report, which describes the company’s strategies, policies and programs, can be accessed at www.campbellsoupcompany.com/csr
About Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soup and sauces, baked snacks and healthy beverages. Founded in 1869, the company has a portfolio of market-leading brands, including “Campbell’s,” “Pepperidge Farm,” “Arnott’s” and “V8.” Through its corporate social responsibility program, the company strives to make a positive impact in the workplace, in the marketplace and in the communities in which it operates. Campbell is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. For more information, visit www.campbellsoup.com.
SOURCE: Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup CompanyJohn Faulkner, 856-342-3738
