Smurfit Westrock Named Among World’s Best Companies 2025 by TIME Magazine
Paper Recycling | 2025-10-16 12:15:28
The company was ranked 205 on the list and in the top 10 of the manufacturing category, said a company press release.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Companies in TIME Magazine’s 2025 list, marking the second consecutive year the company has earned this honor. The ranking is based on an independent methodology developed by TIME in collaboration with global statistics leader Statista.
The company achieved strong scores across employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance, securing the 205th spot overall and ranking in the top 10 of the manufacturing category, according to a company press release.
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Smurfit Westrock made notable sustainability progress, climbing over 400 places from last year, reflecting its industry leadership and long-standing commitment to sustainability and workforce development.
Tony Smurfit, President and CEO of Smurfit Westrock, commented, “This recognition from TIME is a testament to our performance-driven culture and the talent of our people. I am immensely proud of what we have achieved so far.”
The company’s sustainability achievements have also been acknowledged by Sustainability Magazine, where Smurfit Westrock recently ranked at the top of the Top 10 Sustainable Packaging Companies list.
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- How did Smurfit Westrock perform on the list?
- The company ranked 205th overall and placed in the top 10 in the manufacturing category, reflecting strong performance across multiple metrics.
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- Smurfit Westrock climbed over 400 places from last year, highlighting its commitment to sustainability, workforce development, and industry leadership.
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- Smurfit Westrock was also ranked top of Sustainability Magazine’s Top 10 Sustainable Packaging Companies list.
