IFF Listed to Euronext Vigeo World 120 Index
06 Décembre 2018 - 10:15PM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext
Paris: IFF), a leading innovator of scent, taste and nutrition, was
named to the Euronext Vigeo World 120 index, an index that
recognizes companies for exceptional environmental, social and
governance (ESG) performance. After being named to the Euronext
Vigeo U.S. 50 index in December 2016, the Company is currently the
only in its industry in the World 120 index.
“I am truly delighted to be among the highest-ranking companies
for corporate responsibility,” said Andreas Fibig, IFF Chairman
& CEO. “Sustainability is a vital part of our business strategy
and I am proud that our employees believe deeply in its value.
Their commitment to making the world a better place is what drives
sustainability at IFF.”
To be considered for an index, constituents are reviewed
biannually in the following areas: Human Rights, Human Resources,
Corporate Governance, Business Behavior, Environment and Community
Involvement. Companies included on the index have achieved the
highest ratings in their categories, naming IFF a global top-scorer
in corporate responsibility.
“Our inclusion in the Euronext Vigeo World 120 index underscores
the compelling connection between doing good and doing good
business – both are important to us,” said Rich O’Leary, Executive
Vice President and CFO. “We are humbled to be in the company of so
many other organizations for whom sustainability is a driver of
their success and deeply value this recognition of our efforts thus
far.”
In addition to the recognition by Vigeo Eiris, in 2018, IFF was
named to both Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list and FTSE
Russell’s FTSE4Good sustainability index.
For more information on sustainability at IFF, visit
iff.com/sustain.
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Meet IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext
Paris: IFF) is a leading innovator of scent, taste, and nutrition,
with over 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and
33,000 customers globally. At the heart of our company, we are
fueled by a sense of discovery, constantly asking “what if?”. That
passion for exploration drives us to co-create unique products that
consumers experience in more than 150,000 unique products sold
annually. Our 13,000 team members globally take advantage of
leading consumer insights, naturals exploration, research and
development, creative expertise, and customer intimacy to develop
differentiated offerings for consumer products. Learn more at
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Michael DeVeauHead of Investor Relations and Communications
& Divisional CFO, Scent212.708.7164Michael.DeVeau@iff.com