Taking Care to Be a Good Global Citizen

Being a good citizen is a core value at Heinz that extends from our company to our employees and the local communities where we operate.

Heinz has a legacy of providing fair treatment, competitive wages, equal opportunity, and safe and humane working conditions for all employees worldwide.

Through the H.J. Heinz Company Foundation and our Heinz Micronutrient Campaign, we are making a world of difference in the global community.

At the individual level, the employees of Heinz unselfishly donate their time and talents to countless charities and community programs.

Recognition for Corporate Social Responsibility

Heinz is proud to be included in three high-profile key indexes - the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, the Calvert Social Index and the Domini 400 Social Index - that track the financial performance of companies demonstrating excellence in their attention to and management of environmental, social and governance issues.

In 2008, William R. Johnson, Chairman, President and CEO of the H.J. Heinz Company was selected as the CEO Pioneer of the Year for Corporate Social Responsibility by PR News. And in 2007, Heinz received the highest score in The LOHAS Index™ ranking of the 50 most environmentally and socially responsible companies.

Heinz also ranked among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2007, published by CRO (Corporate Responsibility Officer) magazine.  Approximately 1,100 publicly held U.S. companies in the Russell 1000, S&P 500 and Domini 400 indices were considered, with rankings based on extensive data collected by KLD Dynamics, an independent investment research firm. This recognition reflects Heinz’s strong performance across a broad range of social and environmental criteria and our return to shareholders.