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Orkla one of the world’s most sustainable companies

Orkla is listed in the Corporate Knights Global 100 index of the world’s most sustainable companies, which was presented at the World Economic Forum on 25 January.

The index is a ranking of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world, based on an analysis of a total of 8,080 companies. Orkla is one of two Norwegian companies on the list. 

“We are proud and pleased that Orkla is one of two Norwegian companies in theCorporate Knights Global 100 index that was presented today. Orkla has great ambitions for its sustainability work, and it is gratifying to receive feedback that shows that our long-term efforts are producing results,” says Jaan Ivar Semlitsch, President and CEO of Orkla.

Orkla continuously seeks to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and has set science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gasesaligned with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. We focus aggressively on developing products and solutions that promote sustainable consumption, including plant-based grocery products, packaging made from recycled, renewable materials and product carbon footprint labelling.

About Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100:

  • Corporate Knights is a Canadian company that produces articles, analyses and other financial information.

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Orkla is a leading supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions to the consumer, out-of-home and bakery markets in the Nordics, Baltics and selected markets in Central Europe and India. Orkla is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and its headquarters is in Oslo. In 2018, the Group had a turnover of NOK 41 billion, and approximately 18,500 employees as of 31 December 2018.

Contacts

Håkon Mageli

Håkon Mageli

Press contact Group Director, Corporate Communications & Corporate Affairs + 47 928 45 828
Dag Olav Stokken

Dag Olav Stokken

Press contact SVP Communication Orkla Foods Europe/Orkla Foods Norge +4791665078
Bettina Johnsen

Bettina Johnsen

Press contact Communication Manager Pierre Robert Group +4748608934
Kristoffer Barbøl Vikebak

Kristoffer Barbøl Vikebak

Press contact Communication Manager Orkla Foods Norge/Orkla Foods Europe +47 45 51 72 72

Welcome to Orkla Global!

Orkla ASA is a leading industrial investment company. Its scope of activity is brands and consumer-oriented companies. At present, Orkla has 12 portfolio companies.

Orkla has a long-term, industrial approach to its portfolio companies. We invest in companies where we can contribute to further value creation through our industry expertise, consumer insight and experience in building leading brands.

Orkla ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

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