Tennant Company Announces New Approach to Corporate Giving and 2024 Habitat for Humanity Carter Work Project Sponsorship
September 27 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
New Giving Focus Areas Will Create Measurable
Impact Tied to Thriving People. Healthy Planet. Framework
Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC), a global leader in designing,
manufacturing, and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner,
safer, and healthier world, today announced a refreshed approach to
its corporate giving strategy. With a strong commitment to driving
positive change in the communities it serves, Tennant’s updated
giving efforts align with its Thriving People. Healthy Planet.
sustainability framework and will focus on three key areas:
workforce development, environmental sustainability, and fostering
vibrant communities and shared spaces.
“As a company with a long legacy of sustainable leadership and
stewardship, we believe in building strong and sustainable
communities where all can thrive,” said Dave Huml, President and
CEO of Tennant Company. “Our new approach to corporate giving
aligns our philanthropic efforts with our business priorities and
purpose. Through these initiatives, we aim to support the
development of the skilled trades, protect our environment, and
enhance shared spaces for the benefit of all.”
Focus Areas of Tennant Company’s New Corporate Giving
Strategy:
- Workforce Development: Tennant is committed to
empowering individuals through education, skills training, and
workforce development programs that prepare people for meaningful
careers. The company will support initiatives that close the skills
gap and create opportunities for people to thrive in an evolving
economy.
- Environmental Sustainability: As a leader in sustainable
cleaning solutions, Tennant is dedicated to reducing its
environmental footprint and helping others do the same. The company
will support projects that protect natural resources and support
long-term environmental health and resilience.
- Vibrant Communities and Shared Spaces: Tennant
recognizes the importance of strong, vibrant communities and the
shared spaces that bring people together. The company’s corporate
giving will focus on revitalizing public spaces, promoting access
to safe and clean environments, and fostering community
engagement.
Tennant continues to be a proud participant in the Minnesota
Keystone Program, which promotes corporate philanthropy by
recognizing companies that donate at least 2% of their pre-tax U.S.
earnings to charitable organizations. Within these areas of focus,
Tennant will continue to its commitment to the Keystone
Program.
Tennant Foundation: A Legacy of Giving
The Tennant Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tennant
Company, will play a key role in supporting the company’s enhanced
giving strategy. Established in 1972, the Foundation has a long
history of investing in initiatives that drive meaningful change,
focusing on education, social services, and environmental
stewardship. The Foundation’s updated focus areas will reflect the
company’s overarching goals in workforce development,
sustainability, and community engagement.
2024 Sponsorship: Habitat for Humanity Carter Work
Project
As part of its renewed commitment to vibrant communities,
Tennant Company proudly announces a $250,000 corporate sponsorship
of the 2024 Habitat for Humanity Carter Work Project. This
long-standing partnership brings together volunteers from across
the country to build affordable homes and transform neighborhoods.
Tennant employees will participate in the project, working
alongside Habitat for Humanity to provide safe and stable housing
for families in need.
“We are thrilled to be a part of the 2024 Habitat for Humanity
Carter Work Project,” said Kristin Erickson, Tennant Company Senior
Vice President, General Counsel and President of the Tennant
Foundation. “This collaboration reflects our dedication to creating
cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant communities, and we are proud
to work with Habitat for Humanity to make that a reality.”
About Tennant
Founded in 1870, Tennant Company (TNC), headquartered in Eden
Prairie, Minnesota, is a world leader in the design, manufacture,
and marketing of solutions that help create a cleaner, safer, and
healthier world. Its products include equipment for maintaining
surfaces in industrial, commercial and outdoor environments;
detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies; and
cleaning tools and supplies. Tennant's global field service network
is the most extensive in the industry. Tennant Company had sales of
$1.24 billion in 2023 and has approximately 4,500 employees.
Tennant has manufacturing operations throughout the world and sells
products direct in 15 countries and through distributors in more
than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.tennantco.com
and www.ipcworldwide.com. The Tennant Company logo and other
trademarks designated with the symbol “®” are trademarks of Tennant
Company registered in the United States and/or other countries.
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