In 2001, Aflac Chairman and CEO, Dan Amos, led the cause to create the first Diversity Council at Aflac. Though time has passed, our commitment to diversity continues to this day with over nine employee-led councils globally.
My Special Aflac Duck® helps comfort young patients managing their disease
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CAMDEN, N.J., May 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- Several young patients being treated for sickle cell disease at Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper received a cuddly new companion specially designed to help them through their medical journey.
Aflac is investing in smart environmental solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. Aflac has recently expanded its solar array with an installation at the Paul S. Amos campus. The expansion is expected to lower Aflac’s greenhouse gas emissions in Columbus, Ga., by more than 10%.
To reduce our carbon footprint, we installed a 1.3-megawatt solar array at our largest campus in Columbus, Ga.
Aflac is recognized for its long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
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COLUMBUS, Ga., April 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ — Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S., has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Diversity for the fourth consecutive year. Aflac was also recently ranked No. 58 out of 500 employers listed in Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s Best Midsized Employers.
Aflac's latest effort helps close the gap between HBCU football players and the professional football draft, spotlights the fact that there were no HBCU athletes selected in 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ga., April 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., unveiled, "Prime Prospects" with Coach Deion "Prime" Sanders, to address and close the growing gap between the number of qualified players at HBCUs ready to compete at the professional level and the number of athletes drafted.
Aflac Incorporated’s leadership in corporate responsibility is centered around limiting the company’s carbon footprint and helping make its communities, cities and planet more sustainable. This is built on the belief that environmentally and socially responsible business actions serve to enhance corporate reputation, improve talent recruitment and retention and attract new business.
At Aflac Incorporated, we believe that strong ethics, good corporate citizenship, and financial success go hand in hand. We have elevated doing the right thing to priority status for as long as I can remember. Even before the concept of corporate social responsibility or the focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) had specific names, it was how we did business and part of who we are.
Dan Amos, Aflac Inc.’s chairman and chief executive officer, took a big risk in 2000 by launching a nationwide ad campaign mocking the insurer’s name. Yet the TV commercials, where a duck loudly quacks “Aflaaaac,” paid off.
The regionally known business soon became a household name. Aflac’s U.S. sales doubled between 1999 and 2003.
The Aflac Way: Making a Difference While Balancing Purpose and Profit
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COLUMBUS, Ga., March 24, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- Aflac Incorporated announced today that the company has released its 2021 Business and Sustainability Report, titled "The Aflac Way: Making a Difference While Balancing Purpose and Profit." The 2021 Business and Sustainability report is available at
Company remains only insurer in the world recognized every year since program's inception
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COLUMBUS, Ga., March 16, 2022 /3Bl Media/ -- For the 16th year in a row, Ethisphere recognized Aflac Incorporated as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.