Safelite Group Earns 2013 American Business Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio – June 28, 2013 - Safelite® Group has been recognized with the Bronze level 2013 Stevie Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility Program category.
Safelite® Group is a multi-faceted vehicle glass organization employing nearly 10,000 people throughout the U.S. at more than 500 retail outlets, 91 warehouses, one manufacturing plant and two distribution centers. Safelite® is committed to being the greatest, most trusted and admired service brand. That includes following a strict code of ethics, being aware of its impact on the environment, and charitable giving.
The American Business Awards are the nation’s premier business awards program. More than 3,200 nominations were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories. The winners were selected by more than 320 executives nationwide who participated in the judging process this year.
“One of the things we are most proud of is our Stop Landfilling program,” said Dino Lanno, Safelite’s senior vice president of supply chain and manufacturing. “Once fully implemented, we expect to save 15,000 to 20,000 tons of material going to landfills every year.”
Another element of Safelite’s Corporate Social Responsibility program is the Safelite AutoGlass® Foundation, which is the giving arm of the company. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated more than $5 million to nonprofits. In addition to fundraising, Safelite® donates one percent of its trading profits to the Foundation annually.
The last component of Safelite’s Corporate Social Responsibility program is its “People Powered” integrated talent development program, which includes a commitment to a set of corporate values. All employees complete Safelite’s policy training and are provided with an Ethics Hotline Wallet Card. Safelite® also demonstrates business ethics through attention to safety, health and wellness, and employee feedback.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.
About Safelite® Group
Safelite® Group, a subsidiary of Belron®, is a multi-faceted vehicle glass and claims management service organization based in Columbus, Ohio. The company, which has been in business since 1947, is comprised of four major business operations that include Safelite AutoGlass®, a vehicle glass repair and replacement services provider; Safelite® Solutions and Alliance Claims Solutions®, which offer fleet and insurance claims management services; Service AutoGlass®, a wholesale and distribution operation; and Safelite® Glass Corp., a manufacturing and distribution business unit. The company employs approximately 10,000 people throughout the United States.
For more information, visit www.safelite.com.