Penn National Gaming Publishes 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting key initiatives that further their commitment to diversity, community support, and environmental stewardship. Major points include a $4 million STEM Scholarship Program partnership with HBCUs, a $1 million annual Diversity Scholarship for team members' children, and over $7 million in COVID-19 and hurricane relief contributions. The company also reported a 10% reduction in annual energy consumption and expanded responsible gaming efforts. The full report is available on their corporate responsibility page.
- Launched a $4 million STEM Scholarship Program with HBCUs.
- Committed $1 million to a Diversity Scholarship for team members' children.
- Created the myheroes rewards program for veterans and first responders, enrolling over 100,000 participants.
- Contributed over $7 million for COVID-19 and hurricane relief efforts.
- Developed the Emerging Leaders Program for career growth.
- Achieved a 10% reduction in annual energy consumption.
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Report Details Penn’s Commitment to its People, Communities and Planet; Includes Major New Diversity and Charitable Initiatives Launched in 2021
The report details how Penn National is addressing the CSR matters that are most important to its business and stakeholders and the progress the company has made in advancing its CSR strategy over the last year, including: giving back to its team members; supporting and encouraging diversity; helping the underserved in its communities; expanding responsible gaming efforts; and being responsible stewards of the planet’s natural resources.
“This year’s report highlights the many ways in which we are advancing our corporate social responsibility priorities through the creation of new and sustainable initiatives that are deeply impactful and represent our company’s core values,” said
Key highlights of Penn National’s 2021 CSR report include:
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A major new diversity initiative that included the dedication of more than
to fund a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (“STEM”) Scholarship Program in partnership with$4 million Historically Black Colleges and Universities (“HBCUs”) in states where Penn National operates. -
Committed
to its annual Diversity Scholarship Program for the children of team members.$1 million - Launch of the myheroes special rewards program for veterans, active duty service members and first responders, which reached over 100,000 enrollees in the program.
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Contributed more than
to help fund COVID-19 and hurricane relief efforts, in addition to supporting charities and civic organizations in the communities where Penn National operates.$7 million - Created an Emerging Leaders Program, focused on supporting hourly and early career team members eager to grow into leadership positions at Penn.
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Reduced annual Kwh consumption by
10% , equaling 45,000 tons of greenhouse gas elimination. - Expanded responsible gaming efforts through increased promotion of RG messaging across its casino and interactive products.
The full 2021 CSR report is available on the Corporate Responsibility page of Penn National’s website.
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