Graphic Packaging (NYSE: GPK) has earned a series of industry distinctions in 2026, including recognition for ethical leadership, responsible business practices and packaging innovation. The latest milestone: Fortune added Graphic Packaging to its World’s Most Admired Companies list, underscoring the company’s reputation for leadership, disciplined execution and long‑term value creation.

“Being named on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list reflects the strength of our people, our business and our packaging innovation,” said Robbert Rietbroek, president and chief executive officer of Graphic Packaging. “This peer‑driven recognition reflects the high standards we set in how we lead, how we compete and how we deliver long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”

A Competitive Ranking

Now in its 28th year, Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list is built through a highly competitive, peer‑evaluated process that begins with approximately 1,500 of the world’s largest companies and narrows to roughly 685 high‑revenue organizations across 51 global industries.

Companies are evaluated by executives, directors and analysts who assess corporate reputation within their own industries across nine criteria, such as investment value, quality of management, innovation and social responsibility. Only companies ranking in the top half of their industry earn recognition.

Because companies enter and exit the list as business conditions and competitive performance evolve, sustained year‑over‑year recognition is particularly challenging. Continued inclusion reflects consistent peer confidence in a company’s leadership, execution and long‑term direction within a dynamic global marketplace.

“The companies at the top of the World’s Most Admired Companies list show that resilience is not reactive — it’s designed,” said Mark Royal, a Korn Ferry senior client partner and employee engagement specialist. “What sets them apart is not performance in a single year, but their ability to sustain trust and credibility over time. In an era of constant disruption, these organizations demonstrate the discipline, adaptability, and leadership required to perform today while preparing confidently for what’s next.”

Strong Traction in 2026

The Fortune recognition represents another early‑year milestone for Graphic Packaging, following several industry awards received in the first quarter of 2026, including its designation as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies and one of Just Capital’s top 100 companies for 2026. Taken together, these recognitions reflect sustained confidence in Graphic Packaging and its approach to operating and competing in the global consumer packaging market.

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