Smurfit Westrock

Strong companies don't just operate in communities; they invest in them. This month's edition of The Circular explores what that looks like in Smurfit Westrock communities around the world, through stories of our colleagues showing up for neighbors across North America, Europe and Latin America. Read it here:

Advantage: #paperbased #packaging. As tennis fans head to New York City this week, we're highlighting five stories where the details deliver and the solution wins the match. 🎾

Strong communities are built through sustained investment in the people who call them home. Take a look at a few recent projects the Smurfit Westrock Foundation is proud to have supported around the world: 🏫 In São Paolo, Brazil, the Foundation is supporting the expansion of the Grajaú Social Center, increasing its capacity from 120 to nearly 200 children through upgraded educational, recreational and sports facilities. ❤️🩹 In Štúrovo, Slovakia, a Foundation grant funded a new rehabilitation gym at a special elementary school, creating lasting opportunities for children's health and development. 🎓 In San Antonio, Texas, the YASS Center — a support hub for young adults experiencing homelessness — marked a milestone with its first ever graduate. 🎨 In Verzuolo, Italy, a historic building was reimagined as a youth center, creating a welcoming space designed for inclusion, creativity and connection. We're committed to investing in young people and supporting stronger communities worldwide. Visit https://lnkd.in/em_nGBvY to learn more.

We’ll be at The Nest Campus for #ClimateWeekNYC covering everything from energy and infrastructure to supply chains and policy, all built around delivering progress and positive business outcomes. Join us beginning September 22 to connect with the decision-makers building the resilience economy, and to catch Garrett Quinn in a main stage panel. Learn more: https://okt.to/61pWsX

Finding the best of what Costco Wholesale has to offer is influencer CostcoTV’s specialty, so we were glad to partner with the creator to spread the word about our Cluster-Clip® solution for Rao's Homemade pasta sauce multipacks. The curbside #recyclable, #paperbased handle replaces single-use plastic for the iconic sauce brand — better for shoppers, better for the planet. Learn more: https://okt.to/8wIDg2

Great packaging starts with great people. At our Kennesaw, Georgia sheet plant, a culture built on safety, accountability and teamwork drives the reliable, high-quality solutions our customers count on. From corrugated boxes and precision die-cuts to specialty folding, gluing and kitting, the team combines expertise and innovation to deliver packaging that performs.

Recognition like this starts with our people. We're honored to be included on the Forbes Global 2000 list for a second year running. Thankful to our teams worldwide for helping drive our success. https://okt.to/6YxyTZ

Across 32 countries, the Smurfit Westrock Foundation is proud to support hundreds of projects around the world. Working alongside local organizations, the Foundation invests in initiatives that address critical needs, create opportunities, and deliver lasting positive impact. More than €22 million has been invested in 366 projects to date, but the true impact is measured in the lives touched and communities strengthened along the way. Learn more about the people and projects behind the numbers: https://okt.to/zDGJh6

Back-to-school season means stocking up on supplies, snacks and so much more. The brands behind many kid favorites have one thing in common: #packaging that works as hard as the products inside. Check out some of our customer stories that earn top marks. ✏️

Precision. Speed. Expertise. Our Lanett, Alabama folding carton plant converts high-quality paperboard into printed #packaging for the food and beverage markets — backed by a team that sets the standard for what great #manufacturing looks like. Take a look inside this world-class facility.