WALTHAM, Mass., June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Points of
Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer
service, has named Raytheon the most community-minded company in
the U.S. Industrials Sector. The non-profit Points of Light,
founded in 1990, listed Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) among its annual Civic
50 ranking of U.S. community-minded companies for its corporate
citizenship.
Raytheon's community initiatives support military families and
veterans, focus on science, technology, engineering and math
education and the creation of stimulating career opportunities, and
promoting a sustainable environment.
"Whether we are supporting a veteran's transition to a civilian
career or inspiring a child through hands-on STEM programs,
Raytheon's corporate responsibility commitments focus on making a
difference in individual lives and communities," said Thomas A. Kennedy, Raytheon Chairman and CEO.
"The Civic 50 recognition underscores the important role business
can play when it uses its time, talent and resources to have a
lasting impact."
The Civic 50 winners are selected based on their community
investment, program integration, institutionalization and impact of
their U.S. community engagement programs. The annual survey is
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.
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 four 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.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24
billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation
leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon
provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration,
C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support
for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered
in Waltham, Mass. Follow us on
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