MM Group awarded "A" in CDP climate rating
Monday, December 19, 2022 2:00 pm
The MM Group (Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG) has been recognized by the global, non-profit environmental organization CDP for its leadership in transparency and performance in relation to climate change and received a place on the annual "A List". Based on data from the CDP 2022 Climate Change Questionnaire ("Climate"), MM is one of the few companies 1) to have achieved an "A" rating. In total, more than 15,000 companies were evaluated. In addition to the climate rating, MM has also disclosed data on forest management ("Forests") at CDP and, for the first time in 2022, on water management ("Water Security"). In both categories, the MM Group also achieved an excellent rating with a "B" rating. This shows that ecological sustainability is implemented holistically at MM, taking into account goals and measures to protect the climate, forests and water bodies. Peter Oswald, CEO of the MM Group, emphasizes: Thomas Greigeritsch, Head of Group Sustainability & Safety, MM Group, explains: CDP's annual environmental disclosure and assessment process is widely recognized as the gold standard for corporate environmental transparency. CDP evaluates companies using a detailed and independent methodology, assigning a rating from A to D- based on completeness of disclosure, awareness of and management of environmental risks. In addition, the existing environmental initiatives of the companies are included in the evaluation, such as e.g. B. Setting ambitious and meaningful goals.
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