One thing Caesars Entertainment isn’t gambling on is its commitment to corporate social responsibility. In June, the company was recognized by Civic 50 for its dedication to the community, environment and its employees.
Through Points of Light, an organization that focuses on volunteerism, Civic 50 is an initiative that sets the standard for corporate civic engagement by honoring the companies that leverage their time, talent and resources to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business.
“The Civic 50 recognizes Caesars Entertainment’s broad-based commitment to corporate responsibility, including our environmental concern, economic development and volunteerism, employee well-being, and ethical business conduct,” said Jan Jones Blackhurst, executive vice president of government relations and corporate responsibility.
Caesars was on the list for the second consecutive year for its company-wide code to commitment, including its HERO employee engagement program, which encourages and enables employees to be leaders in their communities; the CodeGreen environmental program, to reduce waste; the Responsible Meeting program, offering sustainable options for group business clients; and the company’s commitment to diversity. In addition, Caesars continues to invest financially into the community through local nonprofits.
The Civic 50 was developed in partnership with a group of researchers and industry leaders. As a result of the collaborative process, the initiative reflects on and recognizes how corporations can and should connect with communities in a 21st century economy. The survey was administered by True Impact, which helps organizations measure their social and business value.
“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.