Quest Diagnostics Amplifies Community Impact With Enhanced Corporate Giving Program and Record Employee Volunteerism in 2023

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Quest Diagnostics has enhanced its Corporate Giving Program in 2023, demonstrating a strong commitment to community impact. The company reported over $16 million in contributions through corporate giving and Quest for Health Equity grants. Additionally, Quest provided more than 950,000 donated or discounted test requisitions, valued at over $18 million.

Employee engagement was a key focus, with Quest employees volunteering over 30,000 hours and donating more than $300,000 to hundreds of nonprofits. The company's fourth annual Season of Giving campaign saw Quest double-matching donations to eligible organizations, resulting in over $200,000 collectively donated. Quest also supported various community initiatives, including the largest corporate team at the New York City Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk/Roll.

Positive

• Over $16 million contributed through corporate giving and Quest for Health Equity grants
• Provided 950,000+ donated or discounted test requisitions, valued at $18M+
• Employees volunteered over 30,000 hours
• Employee donations to nonprofits exceeded $300,000
• Double-matched employee donations during Season of Giving campaign, resulting in $200,000+ collective donations

Negative

• None.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2024 / Quest Diagnostics

Originally published in Quest Diagnostics' 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Quest's Corporate Giving Program captures the passion and commitment of our workforce to make meaningful contributions to the communities where we live and operate through a combination of financial support, donated and discounted services, and volunteer time.

EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERISM

Quest supported our employees in volunteering with a range of community initiatives, organizations, and events throughout 2023. Highlights included a host of EBN activities during Volunteer Week, supporting Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) grantees, and having the largest corporate team at the New York City Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk/Roll. In 2023, we held our fourth annual Season of Giving campaign where Quest double-matched donations to eligible organizations (up to the annual cap of $2,500 per employee), with over $200,000 collectively donated. In addition, we hosted holiday drives supporting local organizations. Employees provided thousands of meals for individuals through regional food banks and collected hundreds of toys for children in need.

2023 highlights

$16M+ contributed through corporate giving and Quest for Health Equity grants

950,000+ donated or discounted test requisitions provided, at a cost to Quest of $18M+

$300,000+ in employee donations to hundreds of nonprofits*

30,000+ hours volunteered by Quest employees

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* Included in the $16M+ in corporate giving and Q4HE grants.

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SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics

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FAQ

How much did Quest Diagnostics (DGX) contribute to corporate giving in 2023?

Quest Diagnostics contributed over $16 million through corporate giving and Quest for Health Equity grants in 2023.

What was the value of donated or discounted test requisitions provided by Quest Diagnostics (DGX) in 2023?

Quest Diagnostics provided over 950,000 donated or discounted test requisitions in 2023, valued at more than $18 million.

How many volunteer hours did Quest Diagnostics (DGX) employees contribute in 2023?

Quest Diagnostics employees volunteered over 30,000 hours in 2023.

What was the total amount of employee donations to nonprofits for Quest Diagnostics (DGX) in 2023?

Quest Diagnostics employees donated more than $300,000 to hundreds of nonprofits in 2023.