PLANO, Texas, June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Pepper
Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) has once again been named to The Civic
50, a select group of companies recognized by Points of Light for
community service. DPS is among 50 of the nation's top companies
being honored for best using their time, talent and resources to
improve the quality of life where they do business. The company
also took the top spot in the consumer staples sector.
The honor reflects DPS's efforts to foster physically active,
engaged and sustainable communities.
"We know that when we make a difference in a community, it
benefits our employees, customers and consumers who live and work
there. That's the right thing to do, and it's good business," said
Vicki Draughn, vice president of
corporate affairs for DPS. "It is an honor for our actions to be
recognized by Points of Light for the fifth year in a row."
Selected companies of The Civic 50 were evaluated on factors
such as investment, integration, institutionalization and impact of
community engagement. DPS's key philanthropic pillars and
partnerships include:
- Fit & Active Lifestyles: DPS's Let's Play
initiative, launched in 2011, is helping kids and families engage
in active lifestyles by providing the tools, places and inspiration
to make play a daily priority. Through Let's Play, the company has
partnered with KaBOOM! and Good Sports to build or
improve playgrounds and provide sports equipment to youth-serving
organizations in need. DPS's $38
million commitment to Let's Play will benefit more than 13
million kids across the U.S., Canada and Mexico by the end of 2019.
- Environmental Initiatives: DPS has three environmental
partnerships to address the challenges of recycling and water
conservation. In support of an industry container recycling goal of
60 percent by 2030, DPS has partnered with Keep America
Beautiful to fund the placement of 6,500 recycling bins in
parks and other public spaces by 2019 through a nearly $2 million commitment and last year signed onto
the Closed Loop Fund, investing $5
million over 10 years to support the expansion of recycling
infrastructure. And since 2012, the company has partnered with
The Nature Conservancy to protect and restore several
watersheds serving Texas'
three-largest metropolitan areas.
- Hometown Giving: Since 2008, DPS has raised nearly
$17 million for United Way
agencies, including almost $3.2
million last year alone, through a combination of employee
giving and corporate match. In addition, last year the company
expanded its Hometown Giving plank with a three-year, $1 million partnership with Boys & Girls
Clubs of America to support efforts to engage graduating high
schools through its Alumni & Friends Network.
"In the fifth year of honoring the most community-minded
companies in the nation, The Civic 50 truly highlights the
commitment to community and civic engagement of America's leading
brands," said Jennifer Lawson,
president of networks at Points of Light. "By elevating critical
stakeholder voices from employees, customers and communities into
their mission statements, The Civic 50 companies are putting
themselves at the center of change to create more enduring and
sustainable business models."
Results of The Civic 50 were announced at the Points of Light
Conference on Volunteering and Service in Seattle. The Civic 50 survey was administered
by True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations
maximize and measure their social and business value. The survey
instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions
that inform The Civic 50 scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only
survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate
involvement in communities.
To learn more about The Civic 50, to see a full list of the
winners and to access the highlights, trends, benchmarking data and
best practices from the 2017 Civic 50, please visit
www.Civic50.org.
About Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
(NYSE: DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in
North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than
50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We
have seven of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and nine of our 10
leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In
addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our
portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Bai, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush,
Hawaiian Punch, IBC, Mott's, Mr & Mrs T mixers, Peñafiel,
Rose's, Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda. To learn more about our
iconic brands and Plano,
Texas-based company, please visit www.DrPepperSnapple.com.
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About Points of Light
Points of Light, the world's
largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, mobilizes
millions of people to take action that is changing the world.
Through affiliates in 250 cities and partnerships with thousands of
nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 4 million
volunteers in 30 million hours of service each year. We bring the
power of people where it's needed most. For more information, visit
www.pointsoflight.org.
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