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Campbell Highlights Progress on 2020 CSR Agenda in 2012 Report

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CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 29, 2012– Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) released its 2012 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, Nourishing, emphasizing the company’s integrated CSR approach to consumers, employees, the environment and community. The report can be viewed at https://www.campbellsoupcompany.com/csr.


“CSR and sustainability can mean many things, but I have challenged our leadership team and employees to consider these concepts as intuitive elements of the way we work to drive engagement, innovation, community impact and business results,” said Denise Morrison, President and Chief Executive Officer, Campbell Soup Company. “As we work to build a more innovative, balanced and responsive Campbell, I believe we also have the opportunity to become one of the most socially responsible consumer goods companies in the world.”


This is Campbell’s fourth CSR report and it details the company’s progress against its 2020 CSR Agenda:



The report is intended to provide a balanced view of Campbell’s CSR and sustainability strategy and measures the company’s performance on global operations during the company’s 2011 fiscal year (Aug. 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011), and significant achievements from F12. Highlights include:



“The 2012 CSR report is a testament to our overarching CSR strategy and commitment to honoring our role as a sustainable producer,” said Dave Stangis, Vice President-Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility. “As a food and beverage company, we strive to transparently address a unique range of topics, including sustainable agriculture, responsible sourcing, promotion of human health and sound nutrition, and responsiveness to consumers’ expectations of the foods they choose for themselves and their families.”


This year, Campbell placed in the top 10 of all large-cap Russell 1000 companies on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List, regarded as one of the top corporate responsibility rankings. The company was named a winner of the inaugural Climate Leadership Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for addressing climate change and reducing carbon pollution. Campbell was also ranked among the top 100 companies, designating it a “Leader,” in the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Indexes. Campbell has been named multiple times to the Dow Jones North America and World Sustainability Indexes, and the CSR Index from the Reputation Institute and the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship.


The structure and content of Campbell’s 2012 report was prepared using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, along with the GRI Food Processing Sector Supplement. Campbell Soup Company self-declared its CSR report to a GRI Application Level B based on the GRI Application Level Grid. To conserve resources, the full report is available online at https://www.campbellsoupcompany.com/csr. A 20-page summary, printed on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper, is available on request by contacting [email protected].


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 https://www.campbellsoup.com.


Source: Campbell Soup Company


Campbell Soup Company
Arianna Stefanoni (Media)
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