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pany. Cascades was awarded the top position among organizations in the Containers and Packaging sector, in addition to being ranked 59th worldwide. The analysis used to determine the ranking is based on a methodology that is reviewed annually and considers 25 performance indicators. A total of 8,359 companies world- wide with annual revenues exceeding one billion dollars were evaluated in the most recent exercise. Cascades’ environmental, social and governance prac- tices, as well as a business model based on the circular economy, allowed the company to excel on several lev- els. Among the factors assessed by Corporate Knights, Cascades stood out for its high percentage of sustainable revenue, attributable to products made from recycled or certified fibres, and sustainable investments notably in capital expenditures and research and development. The company also distinguished itself with respect to social and governance issues, including employee benefits, ex- ecutive compensation tied to the achievement of sustain- ability objectives, and female representation on its Board of Directors. Cascades also announced that it has retained its Sil- ver Parity Certification from Women in Governance. This recognition reflects its commitment to promoting gender equity in its workplaces, and the quality of its practices. Lastly, Cascades Fresh GUARD EnVision, a sustainable egg packaging solution, won the GOOD DESIGN Award 2024 in addition to the Big Innovation Award 2025.
key events at the Spring Meeting include: • Women in Packaging Golf Clinic, Wednesday, April 30, is a fun and relaxed way for women in the industry to connect while improving their golf skills. • Women in Packaging Breakfast, Wednesday, April 30, is a welcoming gathering that fosters networking, men- torship, and industry discussions in a supportive envi- ronment. AICC encourages all members to take advantage of these professional development opportunities during the 2025 Spring Meeting. For registration details, event sched- ules, and more information on the speakers, visit www.AIC- Cbox.org/Meeting. Questions can be directed to Cindy Hu- ber, AICC Director of Conventions & Meetings, at chuber@ aiccbox.org or (703) 836-2422 or Laura Mihalick, Senior Meeting Manager, at lmihalick@aiccbox.org or (703) 836- 2422.
Cascades Ranked Among 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
Kingsey Falls, Québec based Cascades announced that for the sixth year in a row, it has been ranked one of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations by Corporate Knights, a media, research and financial information com-
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