DS Smith Won Double Recognition at P&G Excellence Awards

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): London-headquartered multinational packaging business DS Smith announced that it has won double recognition at the Procter and Gamble (P&G) Excellence Awards. DS Smith is the first company ever to achieve a double win at the event. The company won the P&G Excellence Awards in two categories- Baby Care and Home Care packaging solutions. 

Commenting on the achievement, Francesco van Westrenen, Global Customer Business Unit Director, Packaging Division, DS Smith noted that the company is thrilled to be recognised for excellence in two business categories for sustainable fibre-based solutions. This unprecedented achievement highlights the outstanding performance and commitment demonstrated across its operations, he added.

P&G chooses a select group for its Excellence Awards following a thorough evaluation of its extensive supplier network once in two years. The selection criteria is determined on the basis of four key themes- Commercial, Operations, Innovation & Sustainability, and Citizenship. The winners of the prestigious awards are selected based on a comprehensive assessment of the above criteria.

The win aligns with DS Smith’s ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and ‘Now & Next’ sustainability strategy.