Penn National Gaming has published its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which reflects the company’s efforts to support various charities, boost company morale, foster diversity, care for the environment and encourage responsible gambling. The company released the report to its shareholders as an update on its progress during the past year.
Some highlights from the report include several charitable contributions. Penn National gave more than $7m during 2021 to aid in Covid-19 and hurricane relief efforts and launched its Myheroes rewards program, designed for veterans, active-duty service members and first responders. The company reported reaching 100,000 enrollees through the newly created program.
Penn contributed in multiple ways to support equity among its employees, as well as those in the community. The company donated more than $4m in funding toward a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic Scholarship Program, partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities in states where Penn operates.
Penn also dedicated $1m toward its annual Diversity Scholarship Program, designed to benefit children of its team members.
The CSR report reflected the company’s efforts to address environmental issues as well. According to the report, the company reduced annual Kwh consumption by 10%, which is equivalent to eliminating 45,000 tons of greenhouse gas.
Penn has recently activated Have A Game Plan in all of Penn National’s brick-and-mortar sportsbook locations. It promotes Have A Game Plan responsible sports betting content on its Barstool Sportsbook digital platforms and social media accounts.
Penn National President and CEO Jay Snowden said: “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.
“We understand the increasingly important role that Penn plays as a leading employer and entertainment provider and are committed to achieving our business objectives the right way. Across Penn, we’re taking action to build on our 2021 accomplishments and further expand our company-wide CSR efforts in caring for our team members, our guests, our communities and our environment.”
Penn National operates 44 properties in 20 states and offers legal sports betting in 13 states.
