“IBM Impact” aims to create a more sustainable, equitable, and ethical future
Apr 12, 2022
ARMONK, N.Y., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE) IBMToday announced: IBM ImpactThe company has created a new framework to manage its environmental, social and governance (ESG), which reflects the company’s ambitions to create a more sustainable and equitable future. As described in the 2021 ESG report, IBM Impact comprises three pillars: Environmental Impact, Equitable Impact, and Ethical Impact. These values are a part of IBM’s DNA and have shaped the company’s work for its employees, shareholders, and the rest of the world over the past century.
“IBMers have always applied time, talent, technology to make a meaningful contribution in the world. They have evolved the nature of their work over the years to meet the most pressing demands of society.” Arvind KrishnaIBM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “As always we stand ready to work with our clients, partners and governments to create a safer, more equitable, and peaceful future.”
The 2021 IBM ESG Report was released today. It includes our IBM Impact framework and a series of commitments to build transparency and accountability.
Environmental Impact: IBM is committed to conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and minimize climate-related risks. IBM’s commitments reflect this commitment to:
- Zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
- By 2025, 90% of non-hazardous waste will be diverted from landfills and incinerated
- Start 100 client engagements or research projects that have environmental benefits by 2025
Equitable Impact IBM creates opportunities and spaces for everyone. IBM is committed to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion.
- Skill 30,000,000 people, all ages, with the new skills necessary for the jobs that will be available by 2030
- Log 4 million volunteer hours by 2025
- Invest $250 millionUp to 2025 in apprenticeships and new collar program
- DedicationBy 2025, 15% of its first-tier supplier spends to Black-owned Suppliers
Ethical Impact IBM aims to enhance innovations, policies, and practices that prioritize ethics, trust, transparency, and – above all – accountability. IBM’s commitments reflect this.
- Up to 1,000 ecosystem partners will be trained in technology ethics by 2022
- Continue to engage 100% of suppliers in sound practices
- Senior leaders should continue to have a diversity-linked pay modifier
IBM Impact is the framework that explains how trust, transparency, and ethical leadership are the values that underpin the company’s commitment to making a lasting, positive impact. These goals and efforts show how IBM lives up to its mission of being a catalyst for the world and creating positive solutions to the environmental, social, and governance challenges facing society and companies.
You can access the IBM ESG 2021 Report Here.
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