Campbell Soup Company Inducted into PRNews Corporate Social Responsibility Hall of Fame

(3BL Media) Camden, NJ - April 20, 2012 - PRNews inducted Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) into its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Hall of Fame at its annual CSR Awards. The honor acknowledges the impact of Campbell’s CSR efforts and the company’s status as an exemplary program. Campbell was joined by Deloitte, The Body Shop and Timberland in the 2012 Hall of Fame class.

Dave Stangis, Campbell’s Vice President – Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, said, “Campbell has a long-standing commitment to CSR, spanning more than 140 years, and we are proud to be able to take this moment to reflect on our achievements, particularly among such an accomplished group of peer companies. We remain focused on advancing corporate social responsibility and sustainability, and we believe that by integrating it into our culture and the way we work, we will continue to deliver long-term business and societal results.”

PRNews’ annual CSR Awards honor the programs and campaigns that set the industry benchmark for excellence across the CSR landscape, as well as the outstanding communications efforts driving CSR and green initiatives. The full list of award winners is available at www.prnewsonline.com/CSRawards2012/

Campbell addresses sustainability and corporate social responsibility as an important component of the company’s cultural framework. The company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies are intended to make positive impacts in four key areas: Our Consumers, Our Planet, Our Employees and Our Community. To learn more visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com/csr.
 

About Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soup and sauces, baked snacks and healthy beverages. Founded in 1869, the company has a portfolio of market-leading brands, including “Campbell’s,” “Pepperidge Farm,” “Arnott’s” and “V8.” Through its corporate social responsibility program, the company strives to make a positive impact in the workplace, in the marketplace and in the communities in which it operates. Campbell is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. For more information, visit www.campbellsoup.com.