IBM believes that a company culture based on core values not only helps our business, but also defines the role that we can and should play in society.

• We identify and act upon new opportunities to apply our technology and expertise to societal problems.
• We scale our existing programs and initiatives to achieve maximum benefit.
• We empower our employees and others to serve their communities.
• We integrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility into every aspect of our company.

Corporate citizenship

IBM has developed a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to corporate citizenship that we believe aligns with IBM’s values and maximizes the impact we can make as a global enterprise. We focus on specific societal issues, including the environment, community economic development, education, health, literacy, language and culture.

Environment

IBM is committed to environmental leadership in all of our business activities. Our global environmental management system ensures the company is vigilant in protecting the environment across all of its operations worldwide.

• Visit the IBM and the Environment site

Supply chain

IBM spends nearly $2 billion a year with diverse suppliers, more than any other technology company. We also have a responsibility to hold ourselves—and our suppliers—to high standards of behavior.

• Learn more at IBM Global Procurement
• IBM and the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act

Employee well-being and diversity

Employee well-being is incorporated in every aspect of IBM’s global business, from our strategic and business planning to our operations. IBM also has a longstanding commitment to diversity and considers it a competitive advantage in serving clients.

• Learn more about diversity at IBM
• Learn more about employee well-being at IBM

Other responsibility-related areas at IBM

IBM pursues the highest standards of social responsibility throughout our company— from how we support and empower employees, to how we work with our clients, to how we govern the corporation.

• Corporate Governance
• Governmental Programs
• University Relations