{"id":29600,"date":"2025-05-19T11:01:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=29600"},"modified":"2025-05-19T14:52:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T18:52:51","slug":"blackbaud-named-one-of-newsweeks-worlds-greenest-companies-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/newsroom\/article\/blackbaud-named-one-of-newsweeks-worlds-greenest-companies-2025","title":{"rendered":"Blackbaud Named One of Newsweek\u2019s World\u2019s Greenest Companies 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Award Evaluates Global Sustainability Practices, ESG Performance Data <\/i><i><\/i><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><i>and Key Environmental Metrics<\/i><i><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Charleston, S.C. (May 19, 2025)<\/b> <\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u2014 Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, has been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/rankings.newsweek.com\/worlds-greenest-companies-2025\"><span class=\"s3\">World\u2019s Greenest Companies 2025<\/span><\/a>. This distinction is the result of one of the most comprehensive sustainability studies globally, incorporating expert assessments, ESG performance data, and millions of data points across key environmental metrics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cBlackbaud has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, which encompasses both reducing greenhouse gas emissions within our operations and supporting our customers in their sustainability journeys,\u201d said Margaret \u201cMaggie\u201d Driscoll, chief people and culture officer, Blackbaud. \u201cOur employees continue to inspire me with their commitment as well, most recently in celebration of Earth Day, donating to sustainably plant trees through nonprofit One Tree Planted. This recognition from Newsweek acknowledges our commitment as global corporate citizens to address the issues that matter most to our people, our planet and our society.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The World\u2019s Greenest Companies 2025 list recognizes the top 750 publicly listed companies across 26 countries for their environmental sustainability performance. The ranking is based on a comprehensive analysis of self-disclosed sustainability data conducted by GIST and Plant-A Insights Group. Over 8,000 companies were evaluated, and 750 were selected for inclusion based on their environmental sustainability performance. Eligibility required companies to meet the minimum sustainability standards established by the European Union\u2014widely regarded as the most advanced globally\u2014and to have publicly available sustainability disclosures and more than 1,000 employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Over the past several years, Blackbaud has advanced its environmental, social, and governance priorities, continually improving business practices and setting high standards. Sustainability commitments include:\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Prioritizing responsible operations to reduce the company\u2019s energy and water use and enhance energy efficiency across all operations<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Maintaining decarbonization efforts with a <\/span><span class=\"s6\">90% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions since 2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Working with strategic partners that are making meaningful environmental impact, like Project Drawdown and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, the recipient of Blackbaud\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/newsroom\/article\/blackbaud-supports-center-for-disaster-philanthropy-to-foster-disaster-response-and-resilience-in-global-communities\"><span class=\"s3\">2025 major gift<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Blackbaud has also been recognized on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/newsroom\/article\/blackbaud-recognized-on-newsweeks-americas-most-responsible-companies-2025-list\"><span class=\"s3\">Newsweek\u2019s America&#8217;s Most Responsible Companies 2025 list<\/span><\/a> and was named to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/newsroom\/article\/blackbaud-ranks-fourth-on-the-usa-today-americas-climate-leaders-2024-list\"><span class=\"s3\">USA Today&#8217;s list of America\u2019s Climate Leaders 2024<\/span><\/a>. Blackbaud remains committed to advancing sustainability by reporting transparently on its own progress and offering innovative solutions that help social impact customers reduce their environmental impact as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>About Blackbaud<br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><span class=\"s9\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/\">Blackbaud<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud\u2019s essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud\u2019s solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek\u2019s list of America\u2019s Most Responsible Companies, Quartz\u2019s list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes\u2019 list of America\u2019s Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at<a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackbaud.com\/\"> <span class=\"s11\">www.blackbaud.com<\/span><\/a> or follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blackbaud\"><span class=\"s3\">X\/Twitter<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/blackbaud\/\"><span class=\"s11\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blackbaud\/\"><span class=\"s11\">Instagram<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blackbaud\/\"><span class=\"s3\">Facebook<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Media Inquiries<br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><span class=\"s12\"><a href=\"mailto:media@blackbaud.com\">media@blackbaud.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Forward-looking Statements<br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud&#8217;s investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blackbaud has been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of the World\u2019s Greenest Companies 2025. 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