MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Car insurance group Progressive is now formally reporting on its social responsibility efforts with a new Web site called "Progressive Together," accessible at progressive.com/socialresponsibility.

Progressive sees social responsibility as part of doing business in keeping with its Core Values, especially the Golden Rule--treating others as they would like to be treated.

This is the first time the company has pulled together all of its social responsibility activities into one place, but Progressive has been committed to acting in socially responsible ways since its founding in 1937.

Site visitors can learn about:

-- Achievements and goals around efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle to secure a sustainable future;

-- Information on Progressive business practices aimed at driving positive changes in car insurance;

-- Charitable activities and contributions of Progressive employees, agents, and other partners;

-- Progressive's Global Reporting Initiative scorecard and Carbon Disclosure Project report; and

-- Information and resources on how site visitors can personally make a difference.

Quotes: Progressive Social Responsibility Manager Wanda Shippy "At Progressive, being socially responsible isn't new--what's new is that we're now formally reporting on our social responsibility efforts. People are becoming more interested in what companies are doing in terms of the environment and the impact companies have in their communities. We launched "Progressive Together" to make it easy for people to get a clear picture of what we're doing and how we work with others to make a difference."

"We call our social responsibility site 'Progressive Together' because it reflects our commitment to work with our communities, business partners and customers to create a better future together. We want the site to be a place where people can see what we're doing and also see ways they can get involved if they choose."

About Progressive The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, is one of the country's largest auto insurance groups, the largest seller of motorcycle policies, and a market leader in commercial auto insurance based on premiums written.

Progressive is committed to becoming consumers' #1 choice for auto insurance by providing competitive rates and innovative products and services that meet drivers' needs throughout their lifetimes, including superior online and in-person customer service, and best-in-class, 24-hour claims service, such as its concierge level of claims service available at service centers located in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States.

Progressive companies offer consumers choices in how to shop for, buy, and manage their auto insurance policies. Progressive offers its products, including personal and commercial auto, motorcycle, boat, and recreational vehicle insurance, through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies throughout the U.S. and online and by phone directly from the Company. Personal auto products and prices are different when purchased directly from Progressive or through independent agencies. To find an agent or to get a quote, go to http://www.progressive.com. Progressive also has a branch that sells car insurance policies online in Australia at http://www.progressivedirect.com.au.

The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at /quotes/comstock/13*!pgr/quotes/nls/pgr (PGR 17.28, 0.13, 0.76%) .

SOURCE: Progressive

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