UGI Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Employers in the Greater Philadelphia Region
July 07 2021 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) has been named a 2021 honoree of The
Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by Philadelphia Foundation, in
partnership with Points of Light and local partners. Modeled after
Points of Light’s national program, The Civic 50 Greater
Philadelphia provides a standard for corporate citizenship and
showcases how employers use their time, skills and resources to
drive social impact in their communities and company.
“UGI has a long history of strengthening the communities we
serve by providing financial assistance and supporting employee
volunteer efforts. Our dedicated teams of employees continue to
make meaningful impact in our communities,” said Roger Perreault,
President and Chief Executive Officer of UGI Corporation. “We are
honored to receive this recognition and will continue to support
and partner with organizations that are committed to strengthening
our communities through greater inclusion and equity.”
Since 2011, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for
superior corporate citizenship and has showcased how companies use
their time, skills and other resources to drive social impact in
their business and community.
“Philadelphia Foundation is proud to recognize UGI’s outstanding
civic engagement,” said Pedro Ramos, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Philadelphia Foundation. “All of the 2021 honorees have
demonstrated great passion and dedication to making a meaningful
impact in the local communities they serve. It is this type of
commitment that resonates throughout a region and sets the standard
for corporate stewardship. We thank UGI for their efforts and
congratulate them on this exciting honor.”
Also in keeping with Philadelphia Foundation’s role in advancing
civic initiatives through partnerships and collaboration, it serves
as home to the Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Council, as
well as the Key Skills Hub – an ecosystem that matches community
nonprofits with skills-based volunteers, free of charge.
“Points of Light believes that corporate leadership and
commitment to civic engagement is critical to strengthening
communities, and The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honorees
including UGI exemplify that,” said Natalye Paquin, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Points of Light. “Their inclusiveness
and comprehensive approach to corporate citizenship, as well as
their responsiveness to reflect, learn from each other and respond
to community needs, make the Greater Philadelphia region a better
place for all. We are so pleased to recognize them for taking their
civic responsibility seriously, and for the role they play in
shaping their communities.”
The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honorees were officially
recognized on Wednesday, June 30th, at a celebratory event on the
central Delaware River waterfront.
The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia assessment is administered by
True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations
maximize and measure their social and business value and consists
of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform scoring
process.
To learn more about The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia and
honorees, please visit philafound.org/civic-50.
About UGI Corporation
UGI Corporation is a distributor and marketer of energy products
and services. Through subsidiaries, UGI operates natural gas and
electric utilities in Pennsylvania, distributes LPG both
domestically (through AmeriGas) and internationally (through UGI
International), manages midstream energy assets in Pennsylvania,
Ohio, and West Virginia and electric generation assets in
Pennsylvania, and engages in energy marketing, including renewable
natural gas, in twelve states and the District of Columbia and
internationally in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK.
Comprehensive information about UGI Corporation is available on
the Internet at https://www.ugicorp.com.
About Philadelphia Foundation
Founded in 1918, Philadelphia Foundation strengthens the
economic, social and civic vitality of Greater Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Foundation grows effective philanthropic investment,
connects individuals and institutions across sectors and geography,
and advances civic initiatives through partnerships and
collaboration. A publicly supported foundation, the Philadelphia
Foundation manages more than 1,000 charitable funds established by
its donors and makes over 1,000 grants and scholarship awards each
year. To learn more, visit www.philafound.org.
About Points of Light
Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization
that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take
action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every
individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating
healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through
177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with
thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5
million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We
bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more
information, visit www.pointsoflight.org.
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