PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RB today
announced it has been named as the sustainability leader in its
industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
(DJSI). RB is added to the global financial index
after just one year on the European Index. The company was named
leader of the Household Products industry and earned 'industry
best' scores for the broad economic and environmental dimensions.
Specifically, RB achieved top scores in innovation management,
strategy for emerging markets, supply chain management, product
stewardship and corporate citizenship and philanthropy.
RB CEO, Rakesh Kapoor,
said, "Our betterbusiness strategy has ambitious
sustainability goals for 2020 and we're proud that our performance
so far has been recognized in the latest Dow Jones Sustainability
Index. This is an important achievement for RB, our partners,
customers, shareholders and employees."
About RB betterbusiness:
RB is a business inspired by a vision of a world where people
are healthier and live better. The company focuses on maximizing
its positive effects on health and hygiene behavior of the world's
citizens through education, innovation and philanthropic support,
and on reducing negative environmental and social impacts across
the value chain.
RB is targeting a 1/3 reduction in water impact, 1/3 reduction
in carbon and to have 1/3 of its net revenue coming from more
sustainable products by 2020. It is also the Save the Children
charity's largest FMCG global partner, with a new partnership
vision to stop diarrhea being in the top five of the world's
killers of children under the age of five. Overall, RB wants to
reach 200 million people to improve their health and hygiene
behavior.
RB is making great progress towards its betterbusiness goals
for 2020, including:
- 9 percent reduction in total product water impact per dose and
7 percent reduction in carbon footprint per dose in 2013
- Over 50 percent of factories achieved zero manufacturing waste
to landfill status
- 19 million young people engaged in sexual health awareness
campaign
- 1.5 million children helped through our partnership with Save
the Children
RB's sustainability strategy and latest sustainability report
can be found at www.rb.com/sustainability
About the Dow Jones Sustainability™
Indices:
The Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices are maintained
collaboratively by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM.
Following a best-in-class approach, the indices measure the
performance of the world's sustainability leaders. Companies are
selected for the indices based on a comprehensive assessment of
long-term economic, environmental and social criteria that account
for general as well as industry-specific sustainability trends.
Only firms that lead their industries based on this assessment are
included in the indices. The indices are created and maintained
according to a systematic methodology, allowing investors to
appropriately benchmark sustainability-driven funds and derivatives
over the long term. For additional information on the Dow Jones
Sustainability™ Indices, including a full suite of index
literature, please visit the official index web site at
www.sustainability-index.com.
About RB:
RB (formerly called Reckitt Benckiser) is the world's leading
consumer health and hygiene company. The company has operations in
over 60 countries, with headquarters in the UK, Singapore, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in almost 200 countries.
The company employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide.
With a purpose of delivering innovative solutions for healthier
lives and happier homes, RB is in the top 20 of companies listed on
the London Stock Exchange. Today it is the global No. 1 or No. 2 in
the majority of its fast-growing categories, driven by an
exceptional rate of innovation. Its health, hygiene and home
portfolio is led by 19 global Powerbrands of Mucinex, Durex,
Scholl, Lysol, Veet, Finish, Air Wick, French's, Nurofen,
Strepsils, Gaviscon, Dettol, Harpic, Bang, Mortein, Vanish and
Calgon. At the start of 2014 RB had 43% of its core revenues coming
from its 2 emerging market Areas and 57% from its developed market
Area; 72% of core revenues came from the health and hygiene
categories of the portfolio.
Fuelled by a new breed of talent who blend intellectual
curiosity with commitment to the highest quality standards, RB is
set to redefine the world of consumer health and hygiene. RB people
and its culture are at the heart of the company's success. They
have an intense drive for achievement and a desire to outperform
wherever they focus, including in sustainability where the company
is targeting a 1/3 reduction in water impact, 1/3 reduction in
carbon and to have 1/3 of its net revenue coming from more
sustainable products by 2020. It is also the Save the
Children charity's largest FMCG global partner, with a new
partnership vision to radically reduce the world's second biggest
killer of under-fives, diarrhea. Overall RB wants to reach 200
million people to improve their health and hygiene
behavior.
For more information visit www.rb.com or
contact sustainability@rb.com
*RB is the trading name of Reckitt Benckiser group of
companies
Media Contacts:
RB - Lynn Kenney
Communication Director, North America
(973) 404-2494
lynn.kenney@rb.com
SOURCE RB