John Deere Named to The Civic 50 —
Again!
MOLINE,
Ill., May 14, 2024 /CNW/ -- Over the past year,
John Deere (NYSE: DE) employees gave back in record-breaking
numbers for community giving and volunteerism.
And once again, their efforts are being recognized. For the
third consecutive year John Deere has been named to The Civic 50,
an annual honor recognizing the 50 most community-minded US
companies.
Deere was also awarded a gold medal this year after ranking
second overall for its investments. The ranking analyzes how
extensively and strategically Deere applied its resources to
community engagement in the U.S., including employee time and
skills, cash, investments, in-kind giving, and leadership.
The award is administered by Points of Light, the world's
largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change.
The Civic 50 has become a national standard for corporate
citizenship and showcases how companies are leading through social
impact and civic engagement.
"On behalf of the company and all our employees, I want to thank
Points of Light for this exciting honor," said Mara Downing, president of the John Deere
Foundation. "This recognition is a testament to our strong belief
in trust-based philanthropy and unrestricted giving, demonstrating
our commitment to helping end hunger and building stronger
communities."
Our 2023 accomplishments include:
- Contributed $74.5 million to
nonprofit organizations in our home communities (a new record for
us), and up from $55.5 million the
previous year.
- Volunteered over 260,000 hours to community service (also a new
record), up almost 100,000 hours from 2022.
- Announced three multi-year grants totaling $19 million aimed at eliminating hunger by
increasing access to food.
- Mentored over 113,000 students in 8 countries through the John
Deere Inspire School program. Employee mentors volunteered nearly
70,000 hours.
"Expectations for companies to be leaders in civic engagement
continue to increase," said Jennifer
Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. "John Deere
demonstrates how to maximize the full range of their assets – from
people power to policy to financial contributions – to meet
pressing needs and create thriving communities where they live and
work. We're thrilled to uplift and celebrate them as an honoree of
The Civic 50 2024."
To learn more about Point of Lights and The Civic 50 honorees
for 2024, here is a link to their news release.
About Deere & Company
Deere & Company (www.JohnDeere.com) is a global
leader in the delivery of agricultural, turf, construction, and
forestry equipment. We help our customers push the boundaries of
what's possible in ways that are more productive and sustainable to
help life leap forward. Our technology-enabled products including
John Deere Autonomous 8R Tractor, See & Spray™, and
E-Power Backhoe are just some of the ways we help meet the world's
increasing need for food, shelter, and infrastructure. Deere &
Company also provides financial services through John Deere
Financial.
For more information on Deere & Company, visit us
at www.deere.com/en/news/.
About Points of Light
Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization
that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take
action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every
individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating
healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through
145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with
thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages
3.7 million people in 16.7 million hours of service each year. We
bring the power of people to bear where it's needed most. For
more information, visit pointsoflight.org.
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