McCormick’s Purpose is "To Make Life More Flavorful", a demonstration of our commitment to work collaboratively with stakeholders in creating a more sustainable future. We understand our business has a wide impact, beginning with the farmers and communities we source our raw ingredients from, to our employees, customers, consumers and beyond. Our strategic approach to PLP is focused on creating long-term value for our business, while positively impacting people, communities and the planet.
Our PLP approach includes a series of commitments and time-bound goals aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). McCormick is committed to playing an active role in advancing the SDGs, focusing on the areas in which we can have the greatest impact. As members of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) we contribute to industry-wide strategies and actions to achieve the goals.
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McCormick prioritizes environmental, social and governance topics by assessing impact and financial materiality with internal and external stakeholders. The prioritization of these topics allows us to focus our PLP commitments, goals and initiatives.
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McCormick’s Purpose-led Performance goals reflect a series of commitments and performance targets that guide us through our sustainability journey. Since we formally launched PLP in 2017, we’ve been building on our successes while simultaneously raising the bar for ourselves as we navigate changing landscapes in our business and industry. We’re proud of the progress we make as we hold ourselves accountable to People, Communities and the Planet.
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In a year marked by continued change and global complexity, I am proud of the meaningful progress we have made in advancing our Purpose-led Performance commitments. Our teams have remained focused and resilient, strengthening how we operate while delivering lasting value for our people, communities, and the planet.
McCormick’s progress has always been rooted in purpose and powered by the passion and integrity of our people around the world. Since 1889, we have grown from a small Baltimore spice company into the global leader in flavor, guided by our purpose to make life more flavorful and our vision to be the world’s most trusted source of flavor.
As we complete our 2025 PLP commitments, I am deeply grateful to the teams who have embedded sustainability more deeply into our strategy and operations, strengthening accountability and supporting resilient, long-term growth across our value chain. From responsible sourcing and low-carbon manufacturing to efficient logistics and strong governance, this work reflects both disciplined execution and genuine care.
As we look ahead, we will continue aligning sustainability with business strategy and scaling our impact globally. For more than 135 years, we have earned trust through quality and integrity, and together, we will continue delivering performance with purpose as we shape the future of flavor.
Brendan M. Foley, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
2025 PLP Report
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