Tupperware Brands
Tupperware Brands is a global company known for its innovative kitchen and home products, operating in nearly 70 countries and holding over 8,500 patents. The company is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, as evidenced by its numerous awards and comprehensive ESG initiatives.
Overview of Tupperware Products
Tupperware products are sold in nearly 70 countries worldwide. The company holds more than 8,500 functional design and utility patents for solution-oriented kitchen and home products. Among its numerous accolades, Tupperware has received more than 300 product design awards, including 66 Red Dot awards. Its signature container is credited with creating the modern food storage category.
Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives
Tupperware takes significant strides in environmental sustainability. Its plant in Portugal operates with 100% clean energy, and it has achieved International Sustainability Carbon Certification at its plants in Brazil and Greece. According to its 2022 ESG report, the company reduced its absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 20% and achieved a 75% diversion of waste from disposal at its owned manufacturing facilities. The report also highlights the company's 18% reduction in water withdrawal per ton of product and the quadrupling of sustainable resin usage from 2020 to 2021.
Community and Corporate Responsibility
Tupperware's partnership with the National Park Foundation supports projects such as water refill stations and solar panels for waste transfer stations. This initiative has funded the completion of 44 water refill stations across seven national parks, diverting approximately 10 million single-use plastic bottles from landfills annually. The company has also supported disaster relief efforts, providing Tupperware products in partnership with Convoy of Hope for Hurricane Ida relief in the United States and offering donations such as warm meals and gas masks to areas in China and Greece affected by flooding and fires.
Commitment to Gender Equality and Workforce Development
Tupperware's 2022 ESG report underscores its commitment to gender equality and workforce development. Women make up 58% of the global workforce and 68% of all new hires in 2021. The company also achieved 45% women representation on its Board of Directors. It has invested millions in sales force events, training, and development initiatives. Additionally, Tupperware is progressing towards global certification for gender equity across various areas, including representation, pay equity, policies and practices, inclusiveness in career development, and skills-based hiring.
Awards and Recognition
Tupperware has been recognized for its innovation and corporate responsibility. The company was an Honorable Mention for Fast Company's Innovation by Design Materials and made the Fast Company 2021 list of Brands That Matter. It was also named one of America's Most Responsible Companies in 2022 by Newsweek and included in the Forbes Halo 100 of 2022.