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SEALED AIR AWARDED CDP LEADERSHIP STATUS FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Sealed Air in Top Percentile in CDP Climate Change 2018 Report
Thursday, March 14, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) today announced it was recognized by CDP as an industry leader for the fifth consecutive year.

Sealed Air has earned an A- rating in the CDP Climate Change ratings report for 2019. This rating is higher than its reporting sector average and the North American average. The company has voluntarily reported each year for the last five years.

“We are pleased to be recognized by CDP as an industry leader for our commitment to designing innovative packaging solutions that reduce environmental impacts from our operations and those of our customers,” said Ted Doheny, Sealed Air President and CEO. “We are focused on creating a more sustainable global supply chain and circular economy. By improving how we innovate, buy, make, and solve, we are able to address our customers’ most critical packaging challenges, lead the industry with sustainable solutions, and leave our world, environment, and communities better than we found them.”

Additionally, Sealed Air was awarded a CDP Supplier Engagement Rating of A and is considered a leader for its efforts in mitigating the effects of climate change across the supply chain. Sealed Air is among the top three percent of organizations awarded a supplier engagement position.

“This year, we were recognized for our hard work in improving the efficiency of our operations and our role as a supplier engaging with our customers to reduce the environmental impacts associated with packaging, distribution and product damage,” said Doheny.

About Sealed Air
Sealed Air partners with customers to solve their most critical packaging challenges with innovative solutions that leave our world, environment, and communities better than we found them. Our portfolio of widely recognized brands includes Cryovac® food packaging and Bubble Wrap® protective packaging which respectively enable a safer, more efficient food supply chain and protect valuable goods shipped around the world. Sealed Air generated $4.7 billion in sales in 2018 and has approximately 15,500 employees who serve customers in 123 countries. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

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Christina Griffin
christina.griffin@sealedair.com