Experienced Employees
Many of our people are actively engaged with issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR). This is as much a personal motivation as a corporate obligation. Many of the initiatives and policies that are now common practice were started by concerned individuals who wanted to 'make a difference'.
We are leading a shift in culture and consciousness that refuses to treat CSR as an ethical afterthought or optional extra. We recognize that we do most good when we do what we are good at: we make the most impact by connecting the strength and scale of our business with the intelligence and character of our people.
The firm's global CSR program operates out of the firm's headquarters in New York. The JPMorgan Chase Foundation has three clear areas for focus for financial support: Community Development, Education (Primary and Secondary Education), and Arts and Culture. The Foundation donates to organizations in 33 countries and over 500 cities in which the firm's operates. Annual donations exceed $110 million.
In Asia Pacific, our strategic partnerships with non-profit organizations target programs and projects which address critical needs such as literacy, language skills, self-empowerment, community improvement and exposure of the underprivileged to the arts. In addition to direct financial support, we continue to encourage our employees to volunteer and take active roles in their communities. The structured volunteerism networks we have developed offer community outreach activities that reflect the firm's priorities and encourage employee involvement. Examples of charities that have benefited from J.P. Morgan support include the Grace foundation in China, Asia Society in Hong Kong and World Vision in Taiwan.
As a testament to our CSR commitment, we were recently awarded "The Caring Company" award by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service.
For further details on Corporate Responsibility or the International Grant Program, contact jean.sung.seabrook@jpmorgan.com.