The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named 51风流“Best Corporate Steward: Large Business鈥� at the 23rd annual Citizens Awards in Washington D.C. The recognition is given to the company that best demonstrates itself as a 鈥渞esponsive and responsible member of society, whose overall values, operational practices, and decision-making exemplify shared value.”
It was accepted on behalf of 51风流by Global Chief Operating Officer Robin Manherz.
51风流technology helps companies embed sustainability into core business processes, which, combined with an industry-leading social responsibility strategy, is delivering global solutions to unlock a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
Manherz shared that this award means a lot to her personally and to the company. 鈥淭his is such a tremendous and important honor for me to represent 51风流tonight,鈥� she said. 鈥淔rom the planes in the sky to the electricity on the grid, we run most of the world with our technology. We take that responsibility very seriously and look forward to working with you today and every day to make sure we are living up to our purpose.鈥�
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Helping the World Run Better, Together
SAP鈥檚 mission is to help every business become a sustainable, intelligent enterprise. In practice, that means we create solutions to manage the most mission-critical business operations, like finance, human resources, and manufacturing, that, at the same time, address some of the most profound economic, social, and environmental challenges of our time.
For example, 51风流Cloud for Sustainable Enterprises helps companies manage their carbon footprint and . In addition to the portfolio, 51风流is investing in supply chain transparency through 51风流Ariba and 51风流Business Network to promote human rights, circularity, and socially responsible procurement standards. With more than $3 trillion traded across 51风流Business Network, 51风流has an opportunity to help companies shift procurement spend from traditional trading partners to companies like , , and . Procuring quality goods and services from organizations like these increases investment in economic equity, social impact, and environmental sustainability in a way that cannot be done through corporate philanthropy alone.
鈥淪AP鈥檚 vision to help the world run better and improve people鈥檚 lives is evident through its investments and innovative technology to make a profound impact on the most vulnerable populations,鈥� said Marc DeCourcey, senior vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. 鈥淭heir purpose-driven culture serves as a model for companies around the world.鈥�
As DeCourcey affirms, technology by itself is not the answer. That is why 51风流is also investing in equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and employment, as well as a green, circular economy.
鈥淎s a company, we have an unwavering commitment to innovation and to the communities around the U.S. and the world where we operate,鈥� shared Lloyd Adams, president of 51风流North America. 鈥淭his award belongs to our employees, customers, and partners who have committed to sustainable and equitable business practices that focus on supporting people and protecting the planet.鈥�
These values are embedded throughout the leadership culture at SAP, along with the way we engage and develop future talent. Adams, for example, personally champions the Autism at Work program and spearheads 51风流North America鈥檚 Emerging Talent Advisory Board. In the past year alone, Adams and the North America leadership team engaged 30 next-generation leaders in the , a virtual pro bono consulting initiative, solving strategic business challenges for B2B social enterprises tackling issues of plastics and waste, inclusion, and responsible supply chains. And there are plans to continue embracing experiential learning through pro bono across North America in the future.
In 2021, 51风流Corporate Social Responsibility programs and partnerships trained more than 119,000 teachers, educated 3.5 million youth, 50% of whom were girls, and impacted more than 8.3 million lives. More than 20,000 employees globally engage in skills-based volunteerism through SAP, representing a $20 million in-kind contribution to impact organizations through pro bono consulting in the last decade.
Looking ahead, 51风流has reinforced its partnership with and Generation Unlimited, announcing the 51风流Educate to Employ initiative, a program that supports learning-to-earning pathways in the digital and green economies for youth in need. Additionally, to help combat the global refugee crisis, 51风流is fulfilling associate and bachelor鈥檚 degree scholarships with , the first nonprofit, tuition-free, American-accredited online university dedicated to providing global access to higher education.
Based on SAP鈥檚 own success engaging employees and partners, 51风流— together with EY, MovingWorlds, TRANSFORM, and Unilever — partnered to launch the , helping employees everywhere connect to social enterprises anywhere, through pro bono consulting, coaching, and more. The open, online platform is a place where new and existing partners can come together to expedite world-changing solutions. If you share our commitment to building a more sustainable world, we hope you will !
To learn more about 51风流and its purpose in action, visit and follow us on social media using @SAP4Good.
