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    Our corporate social responsiblity

    Together, IBMers activate our shared
    commitment to creating a better, more
    equitable world—for each other, and
    within our global communities.

    The IBM Impact blog

    Stories of people—and our technology—on
    a mission to make a difference.

    Education & Skills

    We're skilling 30 million people globally by 2030

    Environment

    IBM Commits To Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2030

    Sustainability

    IBM Launches Sustainability Accelerator

    More ways to explore the IBM Impact blog

    Corporate Responsibility
    IBM Volunteers
    Education and Skills
    P-TECH
    Environment

    Initiatives

    Education

    • 2030 Commitment →

      How IBM is taking bold action to reduce the skills gap.

    • IBM SkillsBuild →

      Power your future in tech with job skills, courses, & credentials—for free.

    • P-TECH →

      P-TECH is a unique public-education model that provides high school students from underserved backgrounds with skills for competitive STEM jobs.

    • STEM for Girls →

      An initiative by IBM in India to improve education and career pathways for girls in schools.

    How IBM is taking bold action to reduce the skills gap.

    Sustainability

    • Sustainability Accelerator →

      Supporting nonprofit and governmental organizations globally who serve communities especially vulnerable to environmental threats.

    Supporting nonprofit and governmental organizations globally who serve communities especially vulnerable to environmental threats.

    IBM Giving & Volunteering

    • IBM Engagement →

      Connecting IBMers with the resources they need to make an impact in communities around the world.

    Connecting IBMers with the resources they need to make an impact in communities around the world.

    Awards

    Net Zero Leaders 2023

    Forbes recognized IBM as #28, of the top 100 U.S. companies, for its position to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy by 2050.

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    The Best Employers for New Graduates 2023

    IBM was recognized as one of the Best Employers for New Graduates by Forbes, reinforcing our commitment to invest in apprenticeship & new-collar programs and provide opportunities for recent graduates

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    Best Employers for Diversity 2023

    IBM was recognized as one of The Best Employers for Diversity 2023 by Forbes

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    2023 Top Companies for the Environment

    IBM is a top 10 environmental performer, going beyond standard environmental disclosures and actions, and leveraging its unique business models for impact

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    2023 Latin Trade Index Americas Sustainability Award

    IBM was named one of the five most sustainable companies in Latin America in 2023

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    2023 World's Most Ethical Companies

    IBM received recognition from Ethisphere for our connection between good ethical practices and financial performance

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    PRSA 2022

    IBM becomes a PRSA 2022 Anvil Winner for Most Effective ESG Campaign

    View the award here

    Edison awards

    IBM SkillsBuild was named a bronze winner at the 2022 Edison Awards for Experiential Learning

    View the award here

    #IBMImpact means

    IBM brings the power of its technology, resources, and
    people to help with initiatives around the world, from
    education to health. We’re making a difference.