Corporate Social Responsibility

The American Express Leadership Academy, in collaboration with Common Purpose, recently concluded its New York City program, uniting visionaries and 80+ global nonprofit leaders. The four-day event, part of a larger $100M investment, aimed to empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders with training and resources for enhanced community impact. Speakers like Paris Hilton, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Taj Gibson shared insights on authenticity, purpose, and community engagement. The Academy will continue in 2026 in New York, London and the APAC region.

Tractor Supply Company celebrated National Hometown Heroes Day across 2,300+ stores, donating $500 per store to local fire, police, and veteran organizations – totaling over $1 million. The celebrations included Touch-a-Truck events, thank-you note stations, and a digital “Honor Wall”, uniting communities to recognize their local heroes. The initiative reflects the company’s strategic focus on rural communities and its commitment to social responsibility, fostering customer loyalty and brand affinity. Tractor Supply has donated over $3 million to support military personnel, veterans, and first responders since the initiative began in 2024.

MetLife Foundation has committed $9 million to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund as part of a three-year partnership with Global Citizen to eradicate extreme poverty. MetLife’s involvement includes employee volunteer programs and leveraging its global network to promote education and economic empowerment. The MetLife Foundation’s donation is a founding investment toward the fund’s $100 million goal to promote global access to education and sports. MetLife will also support Global Citizen events. This partnership highlights the growing trend of corporations integrating ESG principles.

A former delivery rider in Shandong province suffered a medical emergency and is in a coma, facing significant medical bills. Despite having moved to a competitor, his previous employer provided financial aid, including an initial 50,000 yuan and an additional 50,000 yuan in assistance, from its Rider Care Program. This program, which has aided thousands and distributed millions in aid, has recently expanded to cover children of riders and a wider range of illnesses.

JD.com expands its “Sunshine Angel” customer service team to 1,000 members, reflecting a 12-year inclusive employment initiative. Now employing over 4,000 people with disabilities across departments, the program offers accessible infrastructure, mental health support, and entrepreneurship training that has empowered hundreds of thousands to launch digital ventures. By integrating disabled employees into logistics and delivery roles, JD redefines inclusion as a strategic innovation driver, enhancing market reach while delivering measurable ESG returns through increased brand value and operational resilience.