Global day of service coincides with 10-year anniversary of Company’s corporate social responsibility program
WHAT: Today, PerkinElmer, Inc. will host its third annual Impact Day. Employees from PerkinElmer’s sites around the world will participate in outreach activities that align with the Company’s mission of innovating for a healthier world. Over 2,000 employees in 20 countries will volunteer more than 9,000 hours of their time this year, participating in projects that support causes across four key areas: disease research, food safety, the environment and newborn health.
WHY: “At PerkinElmer, corporate social responsibility spans beyond a volunteer activity or donation to a charity; it is a core tenet ingrained in our company culture,” said Joel Goldberg, General Counsel and Secretary, PerkinElmer. “We are committed to creating better outcomes in our communities by acting as responsible neighbors and corporate citizens every day. This is especially true on Impact Day when employees worldwide come together to make an even greater difference through teamwork and camaraderie.”
ABOUT PERKINELMER:
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world. Our dedicated team of about 11,000 employees worldwide is passionate about providing customers with an unmatched experience as they help solve critical issues especially impacting the diagnostics, discovery and analytical solutions markets. Our innovative detection, imaging, informatics and service capabilities, combined with deep market knowledge and expertise, help customers gain earlier and more accurate insights to improve lives and the world around us. The Company reported revenue of approximately $2.3 billion in 2017, serves customers in more than 150 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. Additional information is available through 1-877-PKI-NYSE, or at www.perkinelmer.com
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