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14
Darden Restaurants is a company that strives to make a
positive dierence in the lives of others – our customers,
our employees, and those in the communities where we
live and work. This commitment is part of Darden’s DNA
and the reason we strive to be an industry leader in
philanthropy, diversity and sustainability.
Our commitment to the sustainability of the Earth’s
natural resources is exemplied in the Darden Environmental
Trust. Since 1997, the Trust has funded worldwide research,
symposiums and workshops in support of conservation
efforts critical to our business and the health of the
environment as a whole.
The Darden Restaurants Foundation contributes to
organizations that improve quality of life through support of
arts and culture, social services and nutrition, and education.
This includes the Community Alliance Program which
focuses nancial and volunteer support in 10 major U.S.
cities to foster diversity, fairness and inclusiveness, and
provide a voice for our multicultural communities. Our
restaurant directors and managers in these cities serve as
community ambassadors, keeping us abreast of area needs
and opportunities and reinforcing Darden’s position as a
neighbor and employer of choice.
Experience has taught us that when people follow
their hearts and give their time and energy to causes they
care about, communities grow stronger. For more than
a decade, we’ve contributed millions of dollars, millions
of pounds of food and countless volunteer hours in
communities all across North America because we are
committed to being of service and making a positive
difference for others. We are proud to be a corporate
citizen that acts ethically, responsibly and with a big heart
in all we do. For more information on Darden’s corporate
social responsibility and volunteer eorts, request a copy
of the “Being of Service 2007” report or visit our Web site.
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Commitment Caring