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CNBC JUST 100: Doing the Right Thing for Our Communities, People and Planet
Hershey recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies for the third consecutive year.
CNBC JUST 100: Doing the Right Thing for Our Communities, People and Planet
Hershey recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies for the third consecutive year.
Published 01-12-22
Submitted by The Hershey Company
By Leigh Horner, Vice President, Global Sustainability & Corporate Communications
Key Takeaways:
- Our commitment to doing what’s right for our communities, people and planet has been synonymous with the Hershey name since our founding in 1894. Today, we impact our communities through programs that support basic needs, education and advance inclusion and equity.
- We remain focused on fostering a strong, diverse and inclusive workplace. Programs prioritizing employee well-being and enhanced health and safety measures continue to protect our employees during the pandemic.
- Across our supply chain, we’re committed to reducing our emissions and impact on the planet through investing in renewable energy, advancing sustainable packaging solutions and more.
The Hershey Company
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.
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