Hasbro Recognized for Sustainability Leadership, Attaining No. 3 Spot on Newsweek’s 2017 Green Rankings
Company Earns Perfect Scores in Energy, Waste, Water and Carbon Productivity
“Hasbro’s purpose is to make the world a better place for children and
their families, and we are passionate about protecting our planet and
conserving natural resources for future generations,” said Kathrin
Belliveau, Senior Vice President, Global Government, Regulatory Affairs
and Corporate Social Responsibility,
Hasbro’s Sustainability Center of Excellence focuses its environmental efforts in three key areas: reducing the environmental impacts of products and packaging, partnering with vendors to source and distribute Hasbro products in an environmentally conscious way, and minimizing the environmental footprint of operations. The company also engages employees, consumers and communities to promote a culture of environmental responsibility.
Building on its commitment to environmental sustainability, Hasbro recently announced new 2025 goals, including:
- Reduce waste to landfill at owned/operated facilities by 50 percent, based on a 2015 baseline year.
- Reduce water consumption at owned/operated facilities by 15 percent, based on a 2015 baseline year.
- Reduce energy consumption at owned/operated facilities by 20 percent, based on a 2015 baseline year.
- Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at owned/operated facilities by 20 percent, based on a 2015 baseline year.
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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.
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