Hershey Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Sixth Consecutive Year
September 25 2018 - 7:00AM
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has been named again to the
prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America
Indices (DJSI).
Hershey is one of only 13 companies from the Food, Beverage and
Tobacco Industry in the World Index and one of six in the North
America Index. This is the sixth consecutive year that Hershey has
been included in the World Index and the seventh year for the North
American Index. Hershey was evaluated among the 2,500 largest
companies tracked in the S&P Global Broad Market Index, and
Hershey’s DJSI ranking puts the company’s sustainability
performance among the top in the world.
The DJSI Indices are regarded as the highest standard for
evaluating corporate sustainability based on Environmental, Social,
and Governance factors.
“Hershey has distinguished itself for nearly 125 years by
sharing its goodness with its communities,” said Michele Buck,
Chief Executive Officer at The Hershey Company. “Our commitment to
operating our business the right way is embedded in our company and
our employees do the right thing because they know it strengthens
trust with our stakeholders and fuels business performance.”
Hershey has been recognized with several other honors this year,
including:
- Recognized by Forbes as one of the “Best Regarded
Companies”
- Named to the Civic 50 for the 6th time
- Hershey’s named as among
the top three “most trustworthy” brands for millennials
Earlier this year, Hershey unveiled its new CSR
strategy, Shared Goodness Promise, which
focuses on making a positive difference in peoples’ lives through
investments, collaborative programs and sustainable business
practices. Inspired by founder Milton Hershey and aligned with the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the new strategy
gives Hershey a focused framework for the company’s CSR work in
four areas: Shared Futures, Shared
Communities, Shared Business and Shared
Planet. Underpinning the new strategy are Hershey’s
remarkable employees and the company’s compelling workplace
experience.
Hershey recently issued its latest CSR report – titled “This is
Shared Goodness” – showcasing progress made against a variety of
priority issues. Learn more about Hershey’s commitment
to Shared Goodness, including efforts to provide children with
a brighter future.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company, headquartered in Hershey, Pa., is an
industry leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the
world through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring
commitment to help children in need. Hershey has approximately
17,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver
delicious, quality products. The company has more than 80 brands
around the world that drive more than $7.5 billion in
annual revenues, including such iconic brand names
as Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat, Jolly
Rancher and Ice Breakers and SkinnyPop.
For more than 120 years, Hershey has been committed
to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey
founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey
School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on
giving underserved children the skills and support they need to be
successful. Today, the company continues this social purpose
through 'Nourishing Minds,' a global initiative that provides
basic nutrition to help children learn and grow.
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Media Contact: Jeff Beckman, Hershey 717-534-8090
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