Kingsey Falls, Quebec (News release) -- Cascades Inc., a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of environmentally friendly packaging and hygiene products, is proud to announce that for the seventh year in a row, it has been ranked one of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations by Corporate Knights. In addition to placing 34th worldwide, it still leads the pack in the packaging industry and ranks third in the materials sector. This recognition, announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlights the work of companies that contribute to a sustainable economy.
Companies that generated more than $1 billion in revenue in 2024 were analyzed by Corporate Knights, based mainly on their revenue from responsible sources and their investments fostering positive sustainability outcomes. Cascades stood out for its significant share of revenue from products made from recycled or certified fibers, as well as by its investments dedicated to the environment and sustainable development.
Cascades soared through the ranks, rising from 59th place in 2025 to 34th place in 2026. This achievement reflects its business strategy's focus on sustainability and its teams' ongoing work.
"This year, we've focused exclusively on what portion of each business is actually making the world more sustainable. We put particular emphasis on momentum and speed of improvement, given the growing urgency around not just carbon emissions, but the many ways in which business activity is outstripping our planet's carrying capacity," noted Toby Heaps, Chief Executive Officer of Corporate Knights.
Based on a rigorous and transparent methodology, this ranking serves as an independent confirmation of the leadership of companies like Cascades in sustainable development, both within their sector and globally. It also provides valuable insights into performance on the criteria assessed. According to Corporate Knights, "among the Global 100 companies, roughly 60% of both investments and revenues qualified as sustainable for 2026. In contrast, only 13% of investments and 17% of revenues were sustainable across the full universe of large companies assessed. Sustainable revenues for Global 100 companies are growing on average at double the rate of all their other revenues."
"We are honoured to once again rank among the world's most responsible companies," said President and CEO Hugues Simon. "As we develop our fifth sustainable development plan for 2026-2030, this recognition drives us to strengthen our commitments and keep making sustainability a core part of our business strategy. We will continue working to reduce our footprint and that of our customers."
