“Sperry Van Ness International is committed to looking for ways of improving our business that embrace corporate social responsibility. Our partnership with Better World Books demonstrates Sperry Van Ness International’s support of the company’s mission and our commitment to being a true value-added partner in the real estate community,” said Kevin Maggiacomo (top right photo), chief executive officer and president of Sperry Van Ness International.
Better World Books began as a book drive and quickly grew into an online bookstore that integrates social responsibility into its core business model. The for-profit social enterprise funds global literacy initiatives through the resale of used books and protects the environment through its book recycling program, preventing millions of books a year from being discarded into landfills.
“As a B Corporation, Better World Books must adhere to rigorous standards for being a socially responsible and environmentally-friendly company. Sperry Van Ness International’s core covenants are closely aligned with the core values of Better World Books, which was a key factor in our decision to partner with them,” added Maggiacomo.
Today, Better World Books is a fast-growing enterprise that employs nearly 400 people and sustains social and environmental responsibility as a core element of its business strategy. They were named one of the “Top 25 Responsibility Pioneers” by Time Magazine and voted “Most Promising Social Entrepreneur of the Year” by BusinessWeek. The founders at Better World Books believe that every book has lifelong value and the potential to help can change the world.
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For more information on both companies, please visit www.betterworldbooks.com and http://www.svn.com/
Contact: Megan Morales, 714) 273-2472, Megan.Morales@svn.com
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