AIG Named to The Civic 50 List by Points of Light
American International Group (NYSE: AIG) has been named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. This recognition highlights AIG's commitment to corporate citizenship, evidenced by its substantial contributions, including over
- Recognition as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S. by Points of Light.
- Over $25 million contributed to nonprofit organizations in 2021.
- More than 20,700 volunteer hours donated by AIG employees.
- Established AIG Compassionate Colleagues Fund to assist employees in financial distress.
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Prestigious List Recognizes the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the
Points of Light today announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2022 as well as a report featuring key trends, benchmarking data and insights from the honorees.
For 10 years, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills, and resources to drive social impact in their communities and company. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual
AIG Chief Human Resource Officer
AIG Global Head of Corporate Citizenship
“Corporate leadership and commitment to civic engagement is critical for strengthening communities,” said
The Civic 50 survey and ranking system exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities. The survey is administered by True Impact and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform scoring process.
To view the full report and see the full list of The Civic 50 2022 honorees, visit www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50.
For a summary of AIG’s recent community engagement efforts, visit the Global Corporate Citizenship section of AIG’s 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report: https://www.aig.com/esgreports/social/global-corporate-citizenship.
AIG is committed to helping individuals, businesses and communities prepare for and respond to times of uncertainty. For example, in 2021:
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Disaster Relief, Restoration and Preparedness:
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AIG’s over
in contributions to nonprofit organizations included a grant to the$25 million Center for Disaster Philanthropy , which serves the mid- to long-term needs of communities, long after a disaster has lost global attention. -
AIG colleagues donated more than 20,700 volunteer hours. This included partnering with Humanitarian OpenStreetMaps to map 39,749 buildings and over 60km of roads in unexplored or disaster-prone areas across
Botswana ,Zambia ,Barbados andGuatemala , aiding the delivery of humanitarian aid. -
AIG established the
AIG Compassionate Colleagues Fund , which, in addition to AIG’s initial commitment, enables employees to make donations into a fund that is used to help fellow AIG colleagues overcome serious financial hardships, including those brought on by disasters.$2 million
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AIG’s over
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Equity: In a year marked by the continuation of a pandemic that has disproportionally impacted underrepresented individuals, social justice movements that heightened attention to systemic injustice, and immeasurable global uncertainty, AIG leveraged the power of volunteerism and philanthropy to develop inclusivity, encourage equity and advance prosperity at our organization and within our communities. This was demonstrated through funding for grants to:
Center for Disaster Philanthropy , theCoalition to Back Black Businesses ,Feeding America ,International Medical Corps , and Tuesday’s Children. AIG took a data-driven approach to determine specific grant allocations based on need and ability to serve communities equitably.
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Institutionalization of Citizenship Programs:
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AIG matches employee charitable contributions 2:1 up to
per year to eligible nonprofit organizations.$10,000 - As of 2022, AIG employees may take up to 24 hours of paid time off per calendar year (outside of their traditional Paid Time Off) to volunteer with non-profit organizations, including schools.
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AIG matches employee charitable contributions 2:1 up to
About AIG
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About Points of Light
Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org.
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