Standard Chartered US Named One of America's 50 Most Community-Minded Companies by Points of Light
Our commitment to the community goes hand in hand with our business strategy – we know that inclusive economic growth creates more resilient markets and stronger relationships with our clients and partners.
For more than a decade, The Civic 50 has served as the national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact and community to the core of their business. This comprehensive survey for companies with annual revenues of at least $1 billion evaluates the scale, sophistication and impact of their employee volunteering, community engagement and corporate philanthropy work.
'As an executive sponsor of the Bank's community impact efforts, I'm incredibly proud of our team for achieving this recognition three years in a row,' said Thomas Kikis, Head of Markets for the Americas at Standard Chartered. 'Our commitment to the community goes hand in hand with our business strategy – we know that inclusive economic growth creates more resilient markets and stronger relationships with our clients and partners. The recognition reflects the dedication of our colleagues, who continue to invest their time and skills to drive meaningful change in the places where we live and work.'
At the heart of the Bank's community engagement is Futuremakers, Standard Chartered's global initiative to empower young people to navigate the increasingly complex and competitive world. In the Americas, the Bank collaborates with organizations such as the Zahn Center at the City College of New York, Village Capital, Upwardly Global, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, and Youth Business International to support education, employability, and entrepreneurship. These efforts have also earned the Bank the Mayoral Service Recognition Certificate from the New York City Mayor's office, highlighting the tangible local impact of its programs.
'In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers, and stakeholders,' said Jennifer Sirangelo, President and CEO, Points of Light. 'Companies like Standard Chartered are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employee's well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they're extremely deserving of this recognition.'
About Standard Chartered
We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world's most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.
Our history in the US dates back to 1902, and we are currently present in nine locations throughout the Americas. Our Americas franchise focuses on financial institutions and select corporations and plays a key role in facilitating trade and investment flows between the Americas and Asia, Africa, the UK and Europe and the Middle East
Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.
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Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to take action that creates a positive impact through volunteering and civic engagement. Through partnerships with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs for healthier and more resilient communities. As the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers across 32 countries. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org.
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