– We care about our communities

Supporting the communities where we live and work is one of our core values at American Express. We believe strong communities enable people and businesses to thrive, and we do this by investing financial and human resources in ways that address the needs of our communities, customers, colleagues, shareholders and partners.

One way we bring this to life is through Give2Gether, our annual giving campaign. Give2Gether is a platform where Amex colleagues can choose to donate to nonprofit projects in more than 170 countries and contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar by the American Express Foundation. Projects and causes range from animal welfare, arts & culture, education, Covid-19 relief, climate action and more.

Working from home during the pandemic did not hinder our teams from doing what we can for the environment. Our colleagues gathered virtually to have conversations about conservation, sharing ideas and best practices on what we can do from the comfort of our homes and daily routines.

To-date, #TeamAmex in Malaysia has committed over 4,500 volunteer hours for our CSR initiatives, collected 4.5 tonnes of rubbish, planted more than 650 mangrove trees, released close to 400 turtle hatchlings and built an artificial reef that will continue to grow.

We are committed to make a meaningful difference in our society. With your support – and the powerful backing of American Express and our partners, we hope to continue to do so for as long as we can.

– Building Stronger Communities in Malaysia

At MetLife through AmMetLife Insurance Berhad (AmMetLife), AmMetLife Takaful Berhad, our Center of Excellence, and MetLife Foundation, we aim to build a more protected world for our customers by providing them with products and solutions to help them lead confident, enriched and healthier lives. We also play an active role in supporting programs in Malaysia aimed at building financially inclusive and environmentally aware communities and support the development of the country’s fast-growing digital economy.

Helping communities affected by COVID-19 pandemic

In August, AmMetLife collaborated with the Food Aid Foundation to provide food supplies to families who were severely affected by financial implications of the pandemic. Through the “Bags for Needy” program, over 6,000 people had access to essential food items, helping to ease the burden they faced during this challenging period.

MetLife’s Center of Excellence also raised funds to purchase meals for front liners who worked tirelessly to help the country overcome the pandemic.

Increasing Awareness of Climate Change

With climate change quickly becoming one of the world’s most urgent areas to address, a key focus for MetLife and AmMetLife has been to raise environmental awareness among our employees and the communities we serve. Over the course of 2021, our employees participated in several programs aimed at improving their understanding of the challenges facing the environment and ways in which each of us can actively halt some of climate change’s most damaging impacts. For instance, over 180 employees from AmMetLife and AmMetLife Takaful attended a Free Tree Society Malaysia webinar to learn about the importance of reforestation, particularly in urban areas. Employees have access to these environmental awareness programs and activities, from tree planting to recycling and are actively engaged and educated throughout the year.

Investing in Financial Health

Since 2018, MetLife Foundation has committed $2.5 million to multi-year support of the United Nations Capital Development Fund’s i3 (Innovate, Implement and Impact) program in Malaysia. Launched in partnership with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the i3 program catalyzes digital technology to drive the financial inclusion of low-to-moderate income people who lack access to appropriate formal financial services

The program aims to foster collaboration across the public and private sector, and use the power of innovation, digital technology and behavioral insights to ensure that financial health can be within every person’s reach. By leveraging digital technology, the i3 program will seek to improve the financial health of more than 200,000 low to moderate-income Malaysians over the course of the program.

– Ongoing efforts to support communities around the country amid the unprecedented impact of COVID-19.

As part of ongoing efforts to support communities around the country amid the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, Starbucks Malaysia announced the launch of their “Goods for Good” campaign in November 2020, to thank, celebrate and reward the frontline medical and emergency staff in Malaysia. 

From the year 2020 to 2021, there have been three Goods for Good campaign that raised more than RM150,000, with the proceeds going towards the following organizations:

• COVID-19 Frontliners: RM60,000 raised were donated to provide mental health resources for frontline medical health workers, specifically Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPPS) consultation sessions through MERCY Malaysia’s Psychological First Aid (PFA) hotline platform. 
• White Flag Movement (#BenderaPutih): RM70,722 raised went to directly benefit 205 families in Malaysia for three months, consisting of HOPE Worldwide beneficiaries, family with financial crisis, low-income families and marginalized communities.
• COVID-19 #ResponseMalaysia Fund: RM8,300 raised were donated to support the emergency frontliners and essential caregivers through the Malaysia Red Crescent Society (MRCS) #ResponsMalaysia COVID-19 fund. The fund by MRCS aims to provide essential services to its frontliners, as well as to cover the cost of equipment and operations, as well as providing relief for the B40 communities.
• Starbucks Malaysia’s 23rd Anniversary: From 9th November – 8th December 2021, in conjunction of Starbucks Malaysia’s anniversary, it plans to raise RM5,000 to help B40 communities in need.

Starbucks has always been a force for good with a number of community initiatives, all starting from one store, one coffee at a time.

– Supporting communities in times of crisis is part of Boeing’s legacy.

Supporting communities in times of crisis is part of Boeing’s legacy. It is who we are. Through world wars, natural disasters and now a pandemic, we have been there and will continue to be there — to meet the challenges of the moment and help people and communities in most need.

The Covid-19 pandemic’s economic, emotional and health toll were felt acutely. Adjusting and adapting to the new norms, Boeing employees shifted their focus — with safety as a top priority — to virtual volunteering and the development of digital resources to meet the needs of community partners worldwide.

Boeing charitable investments span 51 countries around the globe where we collaborate with more than 13,000 community partners in projects focusing among others in STEM Education, work force development, environmental sustainability, veterans’ workforce transition as well as recovery and rehabilitation programs.

In Malaysia, Boeing continues to support local NGO Network of Urban Rural Innovators (NURI) on environmental projects through recycling and reusable methods. On our project relates to the BAKO village which is about 37km north of Kuching City, Sarawak. The village which was built along the Bako River is a great resource for food for the villagers and habitat for wildlife. The Bako National Park which is located in this area is a major attraction for local and foreign tourists. There is a great need to protect and keep the environment clean as well as to preserve biodiversity and nature around Bako. The most crucial issue is effective waste management because the village is separated from the mainland and does not receive adequate waste collection from local council.

– Enriching Communities.

Cargill is committed to conducting business with the highest level of integrity and responsibility. Cargill’s journey in Malaysia is a testament of our commitment to community development, in which our businesses and employees are actively engaged in giving back to the local communities.

True to our corporate purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way, Cargill has undertaken several community development programs that focus on health & nutrition, environment, education and sustainability to help communities thrive. Under the employee led Cargill Cares Malaysia, employees volunteer their time, talent and efforts to enrich the community in which they serve. Cargill Cares also continues to work with NGO partners to implement various programs in key focus areas for the benefit of our local communities.

Our corporate responsibility initiatives are diverse, from helping schoolchildren thrive at school; improving livelihood of farmers; sustaining mangrove preservation; creating sustainable palm oil solutions; ending hunger; aiding the underprivileged; supporting the Government’s fight against COVID-19, amongst others. Since 1999, Cargill Cares has initiated various corporate responsibility programs to enrich the communities in which we operate in seven localities in Malaysia.

– Despite the disruption that has been brought about by COVID-19, we continue to foster a culture of sustainability focused on supporting people, the planet, and the communities in which we operate

Sustainability at Celestica

Sustainability is ingrained into all aspects of business at Celestica. We fully embrace the need to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance factors into every aspect of our business – ensuring we support our people, the planet, and the communities in which we live and work.

Since the onset of COVID-19, our teams have stepped up to support our local communities to help those impacted by the pandemic. We volunteered our skills, time, and creativity to make a difference in a host of ways -creating Thank You Cards, donating food packs & goodie bags, personal protective supplies, supporting local hospitals, the Malaysia Royal Police Force, KKM and much more.

Bringing cheers to frontline workers

Hundreds of Celestica employees created Thank You Cards to show their appreciation to frontline healthcare workers who worked tirelessly during this challenging period. Beyond the cards, hundreds of goodie bags which contained an assortment of food and supplies were delivered to the hospitals for our healthcare workers. In Penang, 200 food packs were delivered to the Penang General Hospital to support our local heroes.

Enhancing Public Education

No one is safe until everyone is safe. On this front, the Celestica team supported the Department of Information Services of Malaysia in their initiative to educate the community on the benefits and importance of vaccination. Hundreds of goodie bags were also given out in parallel. As at end October 2021, more than 70% of the Malaysia population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Celestica employees around the world have demonstrated incredible resolve over the past year – delivering on their commitment, keeping their families and colleagues safe, and helping the communities in which we live and work. We will build on the momentum gained to drive progress in 2021 and beyond.