Published 12-08-17
Issued by Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), announced today the release of its 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, titled Playing with Purpose.
Playing with Purpose provides a comprehensive guide to the CSR progress Hasbro has made throughout 2016 across its key priority areas of Product Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights and Ethical Sourcing, and Diversity and Inclusion, in addition to other focus areas.
Company’s CSR Report Summarizes Progress and Performance across Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights and Ethical Sourcing, and
Diversity and Inclusion
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), announced today the release of its 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, titled Playing with Purpose.
Playing with Purpose provides a comprehensive guide to the CSR progress Hasbro has made throughout 2016 across its key priority areas of Product Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights and Ethical Sourcing, and Diversity and Inclusion, in addition to other focus areas.
“Our deep commitment to CSR reflects our desire to help build a safe, sustainable world for future generations,” said Brian Goldner, Chairman and CEO, Hasbro, Inc. “We measure success not only by our results, but also by how we achieve those results. Through play and responsible business, we are fulfilling our purpose to make the world a better place for children and their families.”
Highlights from the report include:
Building on its track record of CSR leadership and performance, Hasbro has charted ambitious goals for the future, including:
And by 2025:
"Through our business, we recognize we have the opportunity—and responsibility—to make positive change in the world and leverage Hasbro brands as a catalyst for good," said Kathrin Belliveau, Senior Vice President, Global Government, Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility, Hasbro, Inc. "It has been five years since we established our global CSR practice, and I am very proud of the strides we have made to increase transparency, engage with stakeholders and strengthen our performance across a variety of important areas. We will continue to push ahead boldly and share our progress, as well as the lessons we’re learning along the way."
Hasbro was ranked No. 1 on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for 2017 by CR Magazine. To learn more about Hasbro's CSR efforts, please visit www.hasbro.com/csr.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through Hasbro Studios and its film labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 1 on the 2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institutefor the past six years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
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Hasbro, Inc. is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and lifestyle licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALLSPARK PICTURES, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).