Hasbro Earns Top Spot on Prestigious CSR Ranking
April 20 2017 - 12:29PM
Business Wire
Hasbro Ranks No. 1 on 2017 100 Best
Corporate Citizens List
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), announced today that it ranked
No. 1 on the 2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR
Magazine, which ranks the most transparent and responsible
companies in the U.S. This is the first time
that Hasbro has been ranked first overall, and the third
consecutive year it has ranked in the top five.
“We are deeply humbled to be ranked No. 1 for our commitment and
performance in Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability,”
said Brian Goldner, chairman and CEO, Hasbro, Inc. “Being a
responsible corporate citizen is core to our business strategy, how
we operate and who we are as a company. Today, more than ever,
consumers, investors and employees around the world expect
companies to act responsibly and transparently, and we are
committed to continuing to raise the bar for ourselves in this
area.”
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens list is based on a rigorous,
independent analysis of the companies in the Russell 1000 Index
across 260 data points. Hasbro’s advancements in sustainable
packaging, renewable energy and climate change, as well as human
rights, inclusion and community, contributed to its No. 1
ranking.
“At Hasbro, the principles that make us a leading corporate
citizen are deeply embedded in our values and culture, which our
talented employees embrace each and every day,” said Kathrin
Belliveau, senior vice president, Global Government, Regulatory
Affairs and CSR. “By striving to continuously reduce our
environmental footprint, positively influence human rights, and
responsibly source materials, we’re helping to make the world a
better place for children and families.”
CR Magazine is America’s leading voice on corporate
responsibility, providing case studies, analyzing best practices,
and tracking trends in the five primary segments of CR: energy and
the environment, risk management, governance and compliance,
employee relations, and human rights.
The ranking builds on significant CSR distinctions Hasbro has
received in the past year, including being named a 2017
World's Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere
Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the
standards of ethical business practices; ranking No. 1 in
Newsweek’s 2016 Green Rankings, which ranks the top 500 U.S.
corporate leaders in environmental performance; and recognition
from Civic 50, a Points of Light initiative, as the most
community-minded company in the consumer discretionary
industry.
To learn more about Hasbro's Corporate Social
Responsibility efforts, please visit www.hasbro.com/csr.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment
company committed to Creating the World's Best Play
Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies,
digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of
ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF,
MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP
and MAGIC: THE GATHERING. The Company's Hasbro
Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, are building
its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all
screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility
and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a
better place for children and their families. Learn more
at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter
(@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
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