Every two years Proctor, and Gamble (P&G) select supplier partners who have consistently performed at high levels of service are selected for an award nomination by P&G employees. The final award winners are selected from ten suppliers around the world and by forty judges with backgrounds across multiple functions.
In 2024, DS Smith is the first supplier to win a P&G Excellence Awrad simultaneously in two categories and we have successfully met the judging panel’s criteria across the four selection themes of Commercial, Operations, Innovation and Sustainability, and Citizenship.
Francesco van Westrenen, Global Customer Business Unit Director, Packaging Division, DS Smith:
“We are thrilled to be recognized for excellence in not just one, but two business categories for sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions for both Feminine & Baby Care as well as Fabric & Home Care, and by two different procurement organizations within P&G. This is an unprecedented achievement and highlights the outstanding performance and commitment that our company has demonstrated across various aspects of our partnership and DS Smith is the only supplier to ever win simultaneously in two categories.
Indeed, receiving this P&G Excellence Award is a significant milestone and a reflection of our team’s relentless efforts and dedication to excellence, sustainability, and innovation. It is a moment worth celebrating and acknowledging the collective achievements that have contributed to this success. We look forward to continued and future collaborations with P&G.”
