Impact in practice

IBM has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, driving a shared goal to create a better world for its employees and global communities.

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Social impact 

We collaborate with nonprofits, universities, and government entities to amplify our impact, scale initiatives, and create lasting, meaningful change.
Our focus
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Education and skills

Investing in the future of work, IBM is taking a strategic approach to expand access to technology and AI education, building the talent pipeline.
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Social innovation

Uniting experts and technology, we aim to improve lives and economic opportunities worldwide, creating a lasting, scalable impact. 
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Giving and volunteerism

Supporting local communities worldwide is at the epicenter of our work and foundational to our commitment. 
Our goals 30M

Skill 30 million people by 2030 and train 2 million learners in AI by 2026

 75M

Provide up to USD 75 million in cash and in-kind donations of technology and services by 2028

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Achieve a goal of reaching 4 million volunteer hours by end of 2025

Stories of impact

At IBM, our commitment to creating a better world drives our culture and the dedication of our employees and communities.

See CSR impact in practice

Programs

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Signature volunteer programs

Engaging in purpose-driven initiatives aligned with education, skills and social innovation

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IBM SkillsBuild

Empowering learners and educators with AI skills and credentials for the future of work

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IBM Impact Accelerator

Supporting communities around the world through AI and expert collaborations

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IBM AI for Impact

Equipping nonprofits to transform operations and scale impact through the power of AI

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