RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chesapeake Corporation (NYSE: CSK) today announced the release of its first Corporate Social Responsibility report. It is available on the company's website www.chesapeakecorp.com in the 'About Chesapeake' section under 'Corporate Social Responsibility' or by clicking on 'Social Responsibility' under 'Quick Links' on the website's homepage.

'This report outlines our approach to addressing the key social and environmental responsibilities we have with all of our primary stakeholders -- customers, employees and shareholders,' said Andrew J. Kohut, Chesapeake president and chief executive officer. ''Doing the right thing' has always been our priority and an important part of our success. We intend to implement best practices in all areas of corporate responsibility and integrate those throughout our global operations.'

The new report reviews Chesapeake's long-established and comprehensive approach to corporate stewardship and key areas that are important to all stakeholders. Topics reviewed in the report include the company's programs and initiatives in labor standards and practices, health and safety, and environmental management.

Chesapeake Corporation protects and promotes the world's great brands as a leading international supplier of value-added specialty paperboard and plastic packaging. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., the company is one of Europe's premier suppliers of folding cartons, leaflets and labels, as well as plastic packaging for niche markets. Chesapeake has 45 locations in Europe, North America, Africa and Asia and employs approximately 5,400 people worldwide.

SOURCE Chesapeake Corporation