Recognized for its Reduction in Scope 1 and 2
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
SHELTON,
Conn., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell
Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) has been recognized as a Climate
Leader in America by USA Today. In
partnership with market data company, Statista, USA Today published its first-ever ranking of
American companies that achieved the greatest reduction in core
emissions intensity.
The selection was measured by identifying companies based on
progress in reducing their Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission
intensity between 2019 and 2021. Emission intensity is measured by
the amount of greenhouse gases a company produces relative to its
revenue, making comparisons between different-sized enterprises
possible.
Amy Knight, Vice President of
Global Sustainability said, "Being recognized as one of
USA Today's 'America's Climate
Leaders' in 2023 is a tremendous honor and speaks to the incredible
accomplishments from our teams all around the world. It is a
testament to the progress we are making against our Sustainable
Care 2030 commitments and doing our part in creating a more
sustainable future by decarbonizing our business over time,
operating responsibly and acting with intention."
All those included on the list are U.S. headquartered companies
with a minimum revenue of $50 million
in 2021. Additionally, those identified are within specific lines
of business such as automotive, consumer goods, energy, finance,
retail, software and transportation.
Edgewell's inclusion on this list represents the company's work
toward being a part of a world in which caring for ourselves is
balanced with caring for our shared planet and society. To view
full details of Edgewell's Sustainable Care commitments through
2030, please visit: www.edgewell.com/sustainability
About Sustainable Care 2030
Edgewell's Sustainable Care 2030 is the Company's
ambitious strategy that will enable it to sustain and grow its
business while inspiring a world where the joy of caring for
yourself is balanced with caring for our shared planet and society.
Unveiled in 2020, Sustainable Care 2030 includes key commitments
and targets across its brands, operations and supply chain, and
workforce and communities. 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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