{"id":390668,"date":"2020-12-01T09:03:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T14:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=390668"},"modified":"2020-12-01T09:03:22","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T14:03:22","slug":"telus-helps-millions-of-canadians-during-the-global-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/telus-helps-millions-of-canadians-during-the-global-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"TELUS helps millions of Canadians during the global pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n TELUS recognized as only telco in the world in Wall Street Journal\u2019s latest ranking <\/em>
\n for its leadership in social capitalism<\/em>
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\n Throughout 2020, TELUS has contributed<\/em>
\n $150 million for COVID-19 relief, expanded its Connecting for Good programs to help <\/em>
\n millions of vulnerable citizens and launched two new business units focused on driving positive economic and social outcomes for all Canadians<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In celebration of Giving Tuesday, TELUS thanks its team members worldwide for their incredible dedication to helping progress TELUS\u2019 global leadership in social capitalism during a year of uncertainty and unique challenges. As a result of the TELUS team\u2019s unwavering resilience and commitment to making a meaningful impact in our communities, TELUS is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal<\/em> as the only telecommunications company in world named to its Top 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies<\/u><\/a>, ranking 29th overall and 15th in Social Capital. This worldwide recognition reinforces TELUS\u2019 global leadership in corporate citizenship and philanthropy, environmental, and business innovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur TELUS team continues to demonstrate that when things are at their worst, the TELUS team is at its best. When Canadians needed support the most, we responded with passion and purpose to protect and support our communities and our customers. Indeed, our TELUS team is guided by our longstanding belief that doing well in business and doing good in our communities are mutually inclusive.\u201d said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, TELUS. \u201cOur team is extremely proud to be the only telecommunications company in the world and one of just three Canadian companies named to the Wall Street Journal\u2019s global Most Sustainably Managed Companies list. This acknowledgement of our leadership in social capitalism further exemplifies our collective commitment to improving the social, economic, environmental and health outcomes of our fellow citizens and building stronger, healthier and more sustainable communities, globally.\u201d<\/p>\n

TELUS\u2019 global leadership in social capitalism is the direct result of it\u2019s long-standing commitment to leveraging its technology to create remarkable human outcomes. Since 2000, the TELUS team has contributed $1.3 billion in value, time, and financial support to Canadian charities and grassroots organizations including $736 million and 1.4 million days of volunteerism. Each year, TELUS team members and retirees volunteer one million hours in their local communities and support over 4,000 charities. In addition, over the last decade, the company has reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 31 per cent and energy consumption by more than 15 per cent, and has committed to reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions to operational net carbon neutrality by 2030 as part of its world-leading sustainability practices. Together, these efforts and more have contributed to TELUS\u2019 numerous accolades in social capitalism including the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index<\/u><\/a> and Forbes\u2019 World\u2019s Best Employers 2020<\/u><\/a> ranking.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, as Canadians began to feel the impact of the global pandemic, TELUS sprang into action launching a number of initiatives to support Canadians across the country, dedicating more than $150 million to support COVID-19 related initiatives including:<\/p>\n