Fifty-nine Businesses Exemplifying Prioritized Ethical Business Practices
In today's world, businesses are not just about profits. Many companies are taking strides to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Here's a roundup of some companies that are leading the way in corporate social responsibility (CSR).
AIR Communities, a company dedicated to community development, believes that its environmental, social, and governance policies benefit its stakeholders and help it be transparent with its communities, teammates, and investors.
Energy CX, a Chicago-based company, partners with education nonprofit META24, raising funds each year to support mentorship programming.
SailPoint, a tech company, offers rewards through its Weekly GiveBackTuesdays to crew members who make donations to their favourite charities.
Dynatrace, another tech giant, implements environmentally sustainable practices, provides employees with tools to progress in their careers, and strengthens its governance and compliance structures.
Findhelp, a technology company, has attained certified B Corp and public benefit corporation statuses to underscore its commitment to doing good in the world. Their technology is designed to streamline the process of connecting people to social care resources, supporting upwards of 250,000 referrals each month.
Hometap, a real estate investment company, partners with nonprofits and takes on initiatives to bolster workplace diversity and promote increased access to financial literacy.
Rapid7, a cybersecurity company, focuses its social good initiatives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), advancing global cybersecurity, and protecting the planet.
Grubhub, the food delivery service, aims to have more sustainable business practices and use its partnerships to increase its positive impact.
Comcast Advertising is committed to supporting local communities and fostering a more equitable society for future generations.
Cencora, a company focused on responsible initiatives, includes emissions reduction, product donations, responsible sourcing, and recycling initiatives.
CSC, a global company, provides support for upwards of 200 organizations worldwide through philanthropy.
PatientPoint's Foundation's priorities are disease prevention, with a focus on diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health, and an overall mission of improving health literacy and outcomes.
Tapestry, the fashion company, aims to preserve and restore the planet through its investments in solutions for biodiversity and reduction of the impacts of climate change.
Toast, a tech company, engages in community service and giving centered around "solving critical food issues."
Magna International aims to reduce human error in order to decrease passenger, pedestrian, and driver injuries and fatalities.
McCormick & Company has won numerous awards for its corporate social responsibility, including six years on Diversity Inc's "Top 50 Companies for Diversity."
Lowe's has made over $400 million in investments into community programs since 2018 and continues to partner with national nonprofit organizations.
Cargill's employees and retirees spend over 100,000 hours on volunteer activities each year.
Chime, a mobile banking service, aims to empower everyday people to take control of their finances.
Snyk, a tech company, aims to make a positive impact through initiatives like achieving and maintaining CarbonNeutral certification.
Illumina's tech and products are used in agrigenomics, or the application of genomics to agriculture, and the company's Illumina Agricultural Greater Good Initiative aims to alleviate global hunger and food insecurity.
Trust in corporate social responsibility is on the rise, with companies like Trupanion committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and setting ambitious sustainability goals, such as becoming carbon neutral by 2040.
Some companies, like BMW, Bosch, and Volkswagen, have even founded their own foundations or NGOs to support their CSR efforts.
Liberty Mutual has made over $3 million in donations to New England homeless services provider Pine Street Inn since 2018.
Amalgamated Bank, a unionized financial institution, has given over $536 million to racial justice, climate, and economic equity organizations.
Overhaul promotes the use of environmentally friendly packing materials that are biodegradable, recyclable, or have minimal impact on the environment.
Scaled Agile donates one percent of its profit, one percent of its stock, and one percent of its time to humanitarian aid organizations.
S&P Global's corporate responsibility initiatives include donating over 20,000 service hours to local communities and a gift matching program.
The PNC Financial Services Group provides $500 million for a multi-year bilingual program to prepare children for school from birth to the age of five.
Lastly, The HEICO Companies encourages community engagement and emphasizes "being a good neighbor and helping select charities that strive to improve the world we all share."
These companies are setting examples for businesses everywhere, demonstrating that profit and social responsibility can go hand in hand.
