John Deere Named to The Civic 50 — Again!
And once again, their efforts are being recognized. For the third consecutive year
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
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
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.
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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