2024 CSR Report

As we reflect on 2024, we’re proud to share the highlights of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, driven by our commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and cultivating a vibrant workplace culture. Our year was shaped by meaningful projects across our three CSR pillars: Environment, Community, and Workplace Culture. Let’s review everything our CSR Teams organized in 2024. 

Environment Team

Ecovadis Silver Rating

We’re thrilled to have achieved an Ecovadis Silver Rating in 2024, affirming our dedication to sustainability and ethical business practices. The Ecovadis score is based on environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. 

Launched Packaging Simplified Podcast

Our team launched the Packaging Simplified Podcast, a platform to discuss sustainability, industry trends, and global regulations with other leaders in the industry. This initiative amplifies our mission to make packaging accessible and eco-conscious.

Step-Up Challenge

Encouraging wellness and sustainability, employees participated in the Step-Up Challenge, which tracked the number of steps taken by the participants during the month of August and partnered with two different foundations to plant trees based on the number of steps taken. This challenge aimed to promote both health and environmental mindfulness with a little friendly competition. Our team walked over 8 million steps during the challenge and planted 1,832 trees. 

Community Team

Foster Love Bags

In partnership with a local foster care organization, we assembled and decorated duffel bags filled with essentials and comforting items for foster children. These bags give the children something of their own to carry their belongings in.

Mental Health Month

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Community Team organized several initiatives to promote well-being. These included creating a Gratitude Wall, distributing mindfulness-themed swag—such as stickers, candy, and bracelets—and hosting a puppy playtime therapy session at our US headquarters. The puppy playtime offered employees a fun and relaxing opportunity to de-stress while interacting with adorable, adoptable furry friends.

Later in the year, the team hosted a Mindfulness Workshop led by Elysia Skye, a mindfulness coach and podcast host. Held in person at our US headquarters over the summer, the workshop provided valuable insights and practical tools to help employees incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives more effectively.

Little Free Library

A Little Free Library was installed in the break room at our main office, encouraging employees to leave a book or take a book. Once we announced it, the bookshelf was full of donated books within a few days!

Holiday Initiatives

The Community Team organized a number of events to celebrate the holiday season in the spirit of giving back to our community. 

• Food & Toy Drive: We partnered with the city of La Mirada to collect non-perishable food and toys for locals in our community.
• Christmas Gift Donations: We collaborated with the Santa Fe Springs/La Mirada Department of Child and Family Services to spread holiday cheer this season! We gifted over 150 toys to children in foster care and those who have recently reunited with their families during the DCFS annual Christmas event.
• Santa at Paramount Village: We sponsored a festive holiday event for our team and their families, featuring crafts, snacks, hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa. Santa delighted the children by sharing stories, singing Christmas carols, and taking the time to make each child feel special. He even gave every child a book from their wishlist and posed for photos, creating cherished memories for everyone in attendance.

Workplace Culture Team

Internal Engagement Activities

• Town Hall Themes: Quarterly themed town halls kept employees informed and engaged. 
• March Madness Competition & PG 2024 NFL Pick’em Pool: Employees enjoyed friendly competitions throughout the year. 
• Pink in October: We encouraged our team to wear pink throughout October to raise awareness for breast cancer.
• Weekly Quips & Take 15: Weekly humor and quick breaks to encourage camaraderie.
• Ice Cream Social: Summer celebrations included a refreshing ice cream social and put-put gold tournament.
• R.I.C.E. Logo Update: Updated branding for our company values (R.I.C.E.) was unveiled, bringing a fresh look to our internal and external communications.

Employee Recognition

Monthly employee recognition initiatives featuring digital displays in the office and social media posts to celebrate achievements.

Family Events

• Baseball Events & Beach Day: Employees and their families enjoyed bonding over baseball games and beach outings.
• Virtual 5K Walk/Run: In November, employees participated in a virtual 5K event to promote fitness and unity.

Seasonal Celebrations

• Halloween Pumpkin Contest: Creativity flowed in our pumpkin decorating competition with 3 categories: Funny, Scary, and Most Original. 
• Thanksgiving Potluck: The Paramount team shared a delicious meal to celebrate the thanksgiving season together at our US headquarters. 
• Holiday White Elephant Gift Exchange: Fun and surprises marked the holiday season with a lively white elephant gift exchange.
• End-of-Year CSR Celebration: We wrapped up the year with a CSR celebration to recognize our collective efforts. 

Better Together: Team Collaboration

The CSR Teams joined forces for the following events. 

Beach Clean-Up

All three CSR pillars united for a beach clean-up at Huntington Beach, followed by a company picnic and volleyball tournament—a perfect blend of sustainability, community, and workplace camaraderie.

Mental Health Month Collaboration

The Workplace Culture and Community teams joined forces during Mental Health Month in May to provide free massages for our Southern California teams and massage gift cards for employees in satellite offices.

Looking Ahead

As we move into 2025, we remain committed to expanding our CSR efforts. Thank you to every team member who contributed to making 2024 a year of impactful change. Together, we’re building a brighter, more sustainable future for our company, our community, and our planet.