CEO and Leadership Quotes from Civic 50 Companies

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1 CEO and Leadership Quotes from Civic 50 Companies Adobe Being on The Civic 50 validates the importance of being involved in our local communities, a core value that is embraced by Adobe employees around the world. The impact that our time, talent and donations make where we live and work is felt by the company in many ways said Michelle Crozier Yates, Director, Corporate Responsibility, Adobe and Executive Director, Adobe Foundation. Aetna For Aetna, building healthier communities starts with the commitment of our 48,000 employees, who work tirelessly on behalf of our members and the communities we serve, said Mark T. Bertolini, Aetna Chairman, CEO and President. Last year alone, our employees logged more than 400,000 volunteer hours and our employees, retirees and directors donated $6.8 million through our matching gifts program. Imbedded within our culture is a long tradition of caring and service and the entire Aetna family continues this tradition each and every day. Alcoa Foundation For many decades, Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation have been working diligently to demonstrate a passion for corporate social responsibility through our business actions, as well as through our community partnerships, said Esra Ozer, President, Alcoa Foundation. Our employees commitment to STEM education, the environment and volunteerism in the communities where we operate is year-round, so this endorsement by The Civic 50 is indeed an honor. AT&T This distinction from Civic 50 is a testament to the AT&T employees who are committed to improving the communities where they live and work every day. We commend the Civic 50 organizers for their tireless work to encourage and support corporate citizenship, said Charlene Lake, Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer, AT&T. Bank of America We are honored to be recognized among such a great list of companies. Civic engagement is a key component of our broader CSR efforts, and we are committed to leveraging the full capability of our company -- including talent and resources --to improve the economic health of communities across the globe. Helping people to live better financial lives is our company s core mission and what we re focused on delivering every day, said Andrew Plepler, Corporate Social Responsibility Executive, Bank of America.

2 Citi We are proud to be recognized as one of the most community-minded companies in the nation for the third consecutive year, said Ed Skyler, Citi s Executive Vice President for Global Public Affairs and Chairman of the Citi Foundation. Citi s citizenship efforts are deeply embedded into our day-to-day business activities. Whether it s the launch of the Citi Foundation s $50 million Pathways to Progress initiative to jumpstart the career readiness of 100,000 young people, or our Global Community Day efforts through which more than 540,000 volunteers have engaged in service activities since 2006, we are committed to enabling progress and enhancing quality-of-life where we work and operate. CSAA Insurance Group "CSAA Insurance Group is honored to be named to the prestigious Civic 50. For 100 years we've been providing insurance to AAA members in the markets we serve. Caring is part of our DNA -- and our legacy of community service continues to play a vital role in our company's values and culture today. Thank you for this important recognition," said Paula Downey, President and CEO, CSAA Insurance Group. DIRECTV This award recognizes the work of our talented employees who are deploying DIRECTV s unique strengths to make a positive impact in communities across the country, said Mike White, Chairman, President and CEO of DIRECTV. We are proud to be included on this list of leading corporations who share our belief that you can t have a thriving business without a thriving community. Eli Lilly Lilly is honored to be included in the Civic 50 list of most community-minded companies in the U.S., said Bart Peterson, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Communications at Eli Lilly and Company. The Lilly family set a precedent for service from the company s earliest days, rushing medicines to victims of natural disasters and supporting important civic organizations. Today, we continue to find creative ways to give back to our communities -- in our own neighborhoods and across the globe. The Civic 50 recognition affirms our commitment to improve the health and well-being of the people we serve. Gap Gap Inc. was founded on the promise to do more than sell clothes, said Glenn Murphy, Chairman and CEO of Gap Inc. This commitment is at the heart of what makes our company unique. General Mills It is a true honor to be recognized among the most community-minded companies in the U.S., said Kim Nelson, Senior Vice President of External Relations at General Mills. At General Mills, we are dedicated to building strong communities and nourishing lives around the globe through remarkable philanthropy and exceptional employee engagement. We take great pride in our collective impact and our progress, but there is still much more to be done and we cannot do it alone.

3 Health Care Service Corporation "Recognition among The Civic 50 honors the hard work and dedication of the more than 20,000 employees who live and work in the communities our customers call home. Their special connection with our 14.5 million members extends beyond the workplace into neighborhoods across the states we serve. It is evidenced by a deep and personal commitment to stand with our customers, partners, doctors and hospitals to make our shared communities healthier, more productive and sensitive to individual need," said Pat Hemingway Hall, President and CEO of Health Care Service Corporation. Intel Intel is delighted to be recognized as one of America s most community-minded organizations for the third consecutive year. We strive to enrich the places we work and live by encouraging and then harnessing our employee s passions and capabilities to do well. We thank Points of Light for highlighting this tenet of our company s culture, said Michael Jacobson, Director of Corporate Responsibility Office, Intel Corporation. Intuit On behalf of Intuit employees living our We Care & Give Back value every day, thank you! We are honored to receive this special recognition as we believe we are stewards of the future and are committed to do our part to make the world a better place, said Terilyn Monroe, Director Talent Engagement & Early Career, Intuit. Pacific Gas & Electric Company PG&E is proud to again be named as an industry leader in civic engagement in recognition of our steadfast commitment to the communities we are privileged to serve, said Ezra Garrett, Vice President of Community Telations and Chief Sustainability Offficer for PG&E. PG&E s commitment focused on education, the environment, and economic & community vitality is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our 22,000 employees who continue to invest time and money in the communities where we all live and work. Prudential Financial "At Prudential, we use our business expertise, financial resources and human capital to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to achieve lasting economic success. We are honored to be recognized as one of The Civic 50 s most community minded companies, which reflects our long standing commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges," said Lata N. Reddy, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, Prudential Financial Inc., and President of The Prudential Foundation. PwC "PwC's comprehensive and strategic approach to corporate responsibility is a direct reflection of our commitment to creating a lasting impact on the communities where our people work and live. I am inspired by our people and the passion they bring to volunteering, and sharing their skills and knowledge to make a difference in the world around us," said Bob Moritz, US Chairman and Senior Partner, PwC.

4 Raytheon Raytheon's culture of service is grounded by our mission to support the men and women of the armed services, educate the next generation of scientists and engineers, and innovate for a sustainable future. We are committed to demonstrating leadership by placing a high value on corporate responsibility, and are honored to be recognized by Bloomberg and Points of Light for the third consecutive year, said Thomas A. Kennedy, Chairman and CEO, Raytheon. SAP We are honored to be named as one of the Civic 50 and demonstrate how we utilize SAP s strengths and resources to drive real impact. I applaud our employees dedication to living up to SAP s vision of making the world run better and improving people s lives, said Jennifer Morgan, North America President, SAP. Sprint Generosity is one of the most important characteristics of humanity, and we strive to make it a focus at Sprint. We re honored to help people connect when and where they want. It motivates and strengthens us as a company when we support our communities through education, volunteerism and giving, said Marcelo Claure, Sprint, CEO. Symantec Corporation We re proud to be recognized for the commitment we ve made to strengthening our ties to local communities. It allows us to support social issues material to our business, and also provides a great a way to support our employees desire to engage in the communities they call home, said Michael A. Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, Symantec Corporation. Toyota Financial Services Being named one of the Civic 50 is a terrific honor for Toyota Financial Services and a wonderful testament to the dedication our associates display in giving back to our communities across the country, said Mike Groff, President & CEO of Toyota Financial Services. Throughout the Toyota family, we are committed to the belief that businesses can help lead the way to ensuring we have safe, healthy and thriving communities, and I truly believe that by encouraging and supporting our associates in their volunteerism, we are a stronger, more competitive and more respected company. I m incredibly proud of our efforts in education, financial literacy, equality, and after-school programs and the many other areas in which we partner with local and national organizations to make life easier. TSYS This recognition is a great honor for our team members who embrace the TSYS spirit of giving back to our communities around the globe, making the world a better place. We do this as a company and individually because it is the right thing to do. I am proud to be on the TSYS team as we live our brand of People-Centered Payments everyday, said M. Troy Woods, President and CEO, TSYS.

5 Verizon We are honored to be recognized as one of America s most civic-minded companies for the impact of our technology-driven philanthropy. We believe that solving social problems requires a disciplined focus on measurement, and metrics should be a top priority for CSR programs looking to make quantifiable social impact, said Rose Stuckey Kirk, President of the Verizon Foundation and Vice President of Global Corporate Citizenship at Verizon. Western Union We re honored that the Civic 50 has recognized our community commitment for the third year in a row, said Hikmet Ersek, President and CEO of Western Union. Western Union is a purpose-driven company that promotes financial inclusion globally. The Civic 50 awards acknowledge our approach to community engagement, which draws on the full range of our business assets, products and services, along with philanthropy.