PLANO, Texas, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Pepper Snapple
Group (NYSE: DPS) has been named to the Civic 50 for a fourth
consecutive year, once again joining a group of companies
recognized as the most community-minded in the nation. An
initiative of Points of Light, the Civic 50 sets the standard for
corporate civic engagement and creates a roadmap for companies
seeking to best use their time, talent and resources to improve the
quality of life where they do business.
DPS was recognized for its work to foster physically active,
engaged and sustainable communities. Under its philanthropy
program, ACTION Nation, DPS has contributed more than 106,000
volunteer hours and nearly $40
million to causes that support strong communities, primarily
focused on three target areas: fit and active lifestyles,
environmental initiatives and hometown giving.
"We are a business that's deeply embedded in our communities,
where our more than 16,000 U.S. employees work day in and day out
to build lasting relationships with our customers and neighbors,"
said Vicki Draughn, vice president
of corporate affairs for DPS. "Being recognized for the fourth year
in a row by the Civic 50 is a testament to our belief in working
together for the common good."
Highlights from DPS's philanthropic initiatives and partnerships
include:
- Fit & Active Lifestyles: Let's Play, a community
partnership led by DPS to get kids and families active nationwide.
By 2017, DPS will have invested $28
million to build or improve playgrounds and donate sports
equipment to youth-serving organizations nationwide, impacting
nearly 10 million children across the U.S. as well as Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
- Environmental Initiatives: Since 2013, the Dr Pepper
Snapple/Keep America Beautiful Park Recycling Bin Grant
Partnership has contributed 2,500 recycling bins to public
parks across the U.S. The company recently extended the
relationship with a three-year, $1
million commitment that will add 4,000 new bins. DPS also
joined the Closed Loop Fund, contributing $5 million over the next 10 years to help improve
the infrastructure for post-consumer recycling. And since 2012, the
company has partnered with The Nature Conservancy to protect
and restore several watersheds serving Texas' three-largest metropolitan areas.
- Hometown Giving: The company has raised more than
$13.8 million for United Way
agencies since 2008 through a combination of employee giving and
corporate matched funds to strengthen communities where the company
operates. DPS expanded this philanthropic plank recently with a
three-year, $1 million commitment to
the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to support the Alumni
& Friends Club's efforts to engage graduating teens.
"Since 2012, we have seen a notable shift in the results from
the survey in a direction that speaks to the commitment of American
companies to connect values of community service and civic
engagement to the culture and operating practices of their
business," said Jennifer Lawson,
executive director of the Corporate Institute at Points of
Light.
This year's Civic 50 applicants were evaluated and accrued
points based on several criteria, including the quantity and impact
of financial and human resources applied to civic improvement,
whether internal and external resources are activated to maximize
community impact, how a company's community engagement activities
support its business interests, how broadly community engagement is
supported and institutionalized within a company's policies,
systems and incentives, and how a company measures the social and
business value of its community engagement programs.
The Civic 50 survey was developed in partnership with a
high-profile working group of researchers and industry thought
leaders. Dozens of corporate advisors provided strategic guidance
on the program's objectives, including defining indicators,
developing methodology, and identifying partners and participants.
As a result of this collaborative process, the initiative reflects
leading insight and thinking about how corporations can and should
connect with communities in a twenty-first century economy.
The survey was administered by True Impact, a company
specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their
social and business value. The survey instrument consists of
quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the Civic 50
scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system
that exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities. To
learn more about the Civic 50, to see a full list of the winners
and to access the full report, The 2016 Civic 50: Turning
Good Intentions into Sound Business Practices, which presents
the highlights, trends, benchmarking data and best practices from
the 2016 Civic 50, please visit www.Civic50.org.
About Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
(NYSE: DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in
North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than
50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We
have six of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 13 of our 14
leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In
addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our
portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush,
Hawaiian Punch, Mott's, Mr & Mrs T mixers, Peñafiel, Rose's,
Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda. To learn more about our iconic
brands and Plano, Texas-based
company, please visit www.DrPepperSnapple.com. For our latest news
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