LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global nutrition company, Herbalife (NYSE: HLF), announces that it has been presented with an award for its corporate social responsibility by Global Views magazine in Taiwan. The award – in the “Care for the Community” category – was in recognition for Herbalife’s commitment to helping the development of youth baseball in Taiwan.
Global Views is the leading monthly business magazine in Taiwan, and its award program aims to promote the importance of corporate social responsibility. It recognizes the contribution that businesses in Taiwan have made in the areas of employee health, care for the community, environmental protection, promotion of education and philanthropy, and overall CSR efficiency.
Since 2006, Herbalife has been actively supporting baseball development in Taiwan with a particular commitment to helping youth baseball teams. Over the years, the company has encouraged the holistic development of this sport among children with a focus on the importance of balanced nutrition. In addition to sponsoring school facilities and funding for baseball games, Herbalife has organized educational sessions to enhance the children’s knowledge on health and nutrition, and established school scholarships for talented young players.
Herbalife is again proud to be the sponsor of the 2013 Herbalife Cup tournament, one of the leading nationwide little league baseball tournaments. This is the third year that Herbalife has been involved and the champions will represent Taiwan in the IBAF 2nd Baseball World Championship, to be held in Taiwan in July this year. This is one of more than 100 sponsored sporting events, teams and athletes around the world that define the company’s commitment to a healthy, active life supported by good nutrition.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is a global nutrition company that sells weight-management, nutrition and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 80 countries to and through a network of independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. Herbalife's website contains information about Herbalife, including financial and other information at www.herbalife.com.
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Released Jun 12, 2013 • 9:00am EDT