OREANDA-NEWS. November 21, 2012. McKesson Corporation was recognized as one of America’s most community-minded companies in The Civic 50 — the first scientific evaluation to rank the companies that best use their time, talent and resources to improve the quality of life where they do business. The survey was conducted by the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) and Points of Light, the nation’s definitive experts on civic engagement, and published in the issue of Bloomberg Businessweek, reported the press-centre of McKesson.

“McKesson is in the business of better health, so our citizenship efforts are simply a part of our daily work,” said Carrie Varoquiers, VP, Corporate Citizenship. “Whether it is through the daily delivery of life-saving medications, improved medication safety in the emergency room, Comfort Kits delivered to cancer patients through our Giving Comfort charity, or our all-employee volunteer week, McKesson is proof that companies really can do well by doing good.”

“The results of The Civic 50 show that what is good for business can also be good for the community,” said Michael Weiser, Chairman of NCoC, and Jackie Norris, executive director of Points of Light Corporate Institute, in a joint statement. “Rather than passively write checks to charities or philanthropies, the top corporations are actively aligning their resources and professional skills with the needs of community partners. The Civic 50 reveals which companies are truly innovative, and we are hopeful that these examples will inspire other companies to make a difference in communities.”

McKesson was evaluated on several elements, including leadership, measurement and strategy, design, employee civic health, community partnerships, cause alignment, and transparency. To learn more about The Civic 50 survey as well as the importance of civic engagement in corporate America, please visit www.Civic100.org.