Hasbro Recognized as Sector Leader on the 2019 Civic 50 list of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States
June 17 2019 - 1:06PM
Business Wire
2018 Philanthropic Support Totaled $20 Million,
Helping to Impact Four Million Children Worldwide
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment
company, announced today that it has been named to The Civic 50 as
one of the most community-minded companies in the United States and
was recognized as the sector leader in the Consumer Discretionary
category. An initiative of Points of Light, the world's largest
organization dedicated to volunteer service, the Civic 50 provides
a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and
showcases how companies can use their time, skills and resources to
impact the communities in which they do business. Hasbro is one of
11 companies that have been included on The Civic 50 list each year
since the initiative began in 2012.
“At Hasbro, we are honored to once again be recognized as one of
America’s most community-minded companies,” said Brian Goldner,
chairman and CEO, Hasbro, Inc. “We firmly believe every child
deserves a world where they can experience hope, kindness and joy,
and we are grateful to our outstanding philanthropic partner
organizations and passionate employees who generously give their
time and talents to help make the world a better place for children
and their families.”
Hasbro, together with its employees, has a long history of
giving back to children and families through its many philanthropic
programs. In 2018, the company contributed $20 million in
philanthropic support, which helped to make a difference for 4
million children worldwide. This year, Hasbro also celebrates 20
years of Team Hasbro, the Company’s employee volunteer program. In
2018, 94 percent of Hasbro's global workforce volunteered time and
talent in the communities where Hasbro has offices.
Hasbro’s signature philanthropic initiative, BE FEARLESS BE
KIND, continues to empower children to develop compassion and
empathy and has reached 25 million people in 150 countries. More
than 625,000 people have taken the BE FEARLESS BE KIND pledge “to
be inclusive; to stand up for those who need my help; and to make a
difference whenever I can, wherever I can, because I can.” Young
people, educators, parents and caring adults everywhere can visit
www.BEFEARLESSBEKIND.org to take the pledge online; access tools
and resources that help teach empathy; and learn of different ways
to put empathy into action.
“The Civic 50 truly highlights the commitment of community and
civic engagement of America’s leading brands,” said Natalye Paquin,
president and CEO, Points of Light. “Points of Light believes that
people drive change in addressing society’s growing and most
profound challenges. The business community plays an important role
in creating and delivering innovative solutions that drive social
good in the communities where they live and work.”
The Civic 50 honorees are public and private companies with U.S.
operations and revenues of $1 billion or more, and are selected
based on four dimensions of their U.S. community engagement program
including investment, integration, institutionalization and
impact.
The Civic 50 ranking builds on significant
distinctions Hasbro has already received this year for
its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy.
Recently, Hasbro ranked No. 13 on the 2019 100 Best
Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and was also named one
of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for
the eighth year in a row.
To learn more about The Civic 50, the 2019 honorees, and
insights from this year’s survey, please visit www.Civic50.org.
To learn more about Hasbro's philanthropic programs
worldwide, please visit www.Hasbro.com/giving.
Click here for additional video content highlighting Hasbro’s
philanthropic programs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jElDN1LYBwA
About HasbroHasbro (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,
BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner
brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and
Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally
through great storytelling and content on all screens.
Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for
children and their families through corporate social responsibility
and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 13 on the 2019 100 Best
Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of
the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the
past eight years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us
on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
About Points of LightPoints 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 across 37 countries and in
partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points
of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 20 million hours of
service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s
needed most. For more information, go to www.pointsoflight.org.
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