HERSHEY,
Pa., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey
Company (NYSE: HSY) has been named a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50,
a recognition of the top community-minded companies in the United States according to an annual
survey by Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated
to accelerating people-powered change. Hershey was also named the
Consumer Staples leader for the third year in a row and received
the Volunteer Leader Award for having the leading volunteer culture
and embracing volunteerism as a priority for civic engagement.
"Hershey is committed to business excellence, long-term
resilience and making a positive impact for the planet and people,"
said Leigh Horner, chief
sustainability officer for The Hershey Company. "Our philanthropic
giving programs and employee volunteerism are key pillars of the
strong culture that enables us to delight consumers with our
beloved snacking brands."
Hershey's programs support a variety of community needs, such as
education and workforce development, advancement of inclusive
economic development, and youth programs that support social and
emotional well-being. In addition to philanthropic giving and
product-donation programs, Hershey employees show up for their
communities by donating funds and volunteering for the causes they
care about. In 2023, Hershey employees volunteered nearly 130,000
hours and raised more than $1.6M in
matched giving.
For more than a decade, The Civic 50 has served as the national
standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading
companies are moving social impact and community to the core of
their business. Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S.
revenues of at least $1 billion and
are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate
citizenship and social impact programs: investment of resources and
volunteerism, integration across business functions,
institutionalization through policies, and systems and impact
measurement.
Hershey has been named to The Civic 50 every year since it was
created in 2012. The Civic 50 survey is administered by True
Impact, and the results are analyzed by VeraWorks. The survey
instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions
that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only
survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate
community engagement.
To view a complete list of The Civic 50 companies, visit
civic50.org.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is
an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of
goodness through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring
commitment to doing the right thing for its people, planet, and
communities. Hershey has more than 20,000 employees in
the U.S. and worldwide who work daily to deliver
delicious, high-quality products. The company has more than 90
brand names in approximately 80 countries that drive more than
$11.2 billion in annual revenues,
including Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Kit
Kat®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers,
and salty snacks including SkinnyPop, Pirate's Booty
and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels.
For over 130 years, Hershey has been committed to operating
fairly, ethically, and sustainably. The candy and snack maker's
founder, Milton Hershey, created
Milton Hershey School in 1909, and
since then, the company has focused on helping children succeed
through equitable access to education.
To learn more visit www.thehersheycompany.com.
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 145 affiliates across 39
countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and
corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million people in 16.7
million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to
bear where it's needed most. For more information, visit
pointsoflight.org.
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