GREENFIELD, Ind., June 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Elanco Animal
Health, a division of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), today
released its inaugural global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Impact Report demonstrating its commitment to impact food security
and the support of the human-animal bond.
The Impact Report is available at Elanco.com on the Giving Back
section of the website.
"Elanco's vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life
isn't just a phrase that lives on a plaque, it lives in the hearts
and minds of our employees," said Simmons, president, Elanco. "Our
causes – food security and the human-animal bond – are at the heart
of our culture. Our employees tell us they are inspired by seeing
the greater picture of how their work contributes to the long-term
improvement of others' lives."
Elanco's cause-driven efforts are centered on three key areas:
employee volunteerism, community and customer engagement, and
global sustainable development. By 2020, Elanco's goal are to
complete 200,000 volunteer hours, ensure 100 communities are food
secure, and engage in 10 global sustainable development projects.
Results of our work over the last few years include:
Global employee volunteerism
- More than 75,000 employee volunteer service hours were
completed by global employees in communities where they live and
work.
- Approximately, 152,000 meals packed in the United States by nearly 490 employees
since April 2015 for families in
need.
Community and customer engagement
- Approximately 750,000 households are food secure as a result of
Elanco's 100 Communities initiative, which is working to break the
cycle of hunger in 100 communities across the world by 2020.
- Elanco employees have helped socialize 11 service dogs in
training to support those in need.
- Expansion of Pet Partners pet therapy teams in underserved
areas in the U.S. and broadening international reach.
Global sustainable development
- About 35,605 livestock animals funded through Heifer®
International resulted in food security for 89,697 families.
- More than $4 million donated to
Heifer® International through the Lilly Foundation to increase
global food security.
"In this first social impact report, we share our strategy, but
most importantly, the impact of how we are enriching lives across
the globe," Simmons said. "We are excited to see progress against
our goals, but we know that we are just getting started."
About Elanco
Elanco provides comprehensive products
and knowledge services to improve animal health and food-animal
production in more than 70 countries around the world. We value
innovation, both in scientific research and daily operations, and
strive to cultivate a collaborative work environment for more than
6,500 employees worldwide. Together with our customers, we are
committed to raising awareness about global food security, and
celebrating and supporting the human-animal bond. Founded in 1954,
Elanco is a division of Eli Lilly and Company. Our worldwide
headquarters and research facilities are located in Greenfield, Indiana. Visit us at
Elanco.com.
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