CAMDEN, N.J.--Reinforcing one of its core business strategies to advance a powerful commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative.
Launched in 2000, the United Nations Global Compact brings business together with UN agencies, labor, civil society and governments to advance universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption.
"Our support for the United Nations Global Compact is a formal expression of Campbell’s commitment to conduct our business with the utmost respect for responsible environmental practices, universal principles surrounding human rights and progressive workplace standards, all with uncompromising integrity,” said Dave Stangis, Campbell’s Vice President - Corporate Social Responsibility. “This commitment applies to Campbell’s worldwide operations.”
Campbell’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies are intended to make positive impacts in four key areas: Our Consumers, Our Planet, Our Employees and Our Community. To learn more visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com/csr.
For more information about the United Nations Global Compact, please visit www.unglobalcompact.org.
About Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soup, 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.” For more information on the company, visit Campbell’s website at www.campbellsoup.com
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