Corporate Social Responsibility

Increasing access to education, learning opportunities, and employment for
underprivileged communities.


We believe that, regardless of background, everyone has the right to education.

Our mission is to foster learning opportunities that equip people with the knowledge and skills to thrive and build stronger communities.

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OUR
FOCUS AREAS

Improve Access
to Education

Develop
Employability Skills

1,553

Non-profits supported through
donation or volunteering
activities.

51%

Volunteer participation
rate in 2023.

62,339

Direct beneficiaries
of our volunteering
efforts.

$182,453

US donated to relief efforts
in 19 locations.

$789,691

US estimated value of
volunteer time.

+2,400

Employees donated time
and skills
to nonprofit organizations.

Our Programs

We aim to build long-term partnerships and innovative programs to bring positive impact in communities around the world, particularly where our employees live and work.

We collaborate with organizations that ensure equitable access to education and employability. Alongside our charity partners, we work to enhance social mobility by unlocking the potential of individuals from low-income backgrounds

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EDUCATION

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School bags to support access to education

Fitch is committed to delivering 10,000 school bags by 2025 to support the education of children around the world. As of 2023, we have delivered 5,235 school bags to children with limited access to school supplies. Through our partnership with School in a Bag (SIAB) and other organizations worldwide, we have donated school bags filled with essential educational resources, opening up pathways to education.

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Building schools in Senegal, Guatemala and Nepal

Empowering communities through education, Fitch volunteers built three primary schools in Senegal, Guatemala and Nepal providing a foundation for lifelong learning and success. This initiative was done in partnership with buildOn.

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Empowering 2,000 girls by 2025

Fitch and Inspiring Girls International launched a partnership to inspire and empower young girls to achieve their career aspirations. Through this partnership, Fitch volunteers serve as role models and sources of inspiration. In 2023, we reached over 1,000 girls in Mexico, Spain, Singapore, and the U.S., and expanded our efforts to Brazil and the U.K.

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EMPLOYABILITY

Find out more about our Financial Services Career Accelerator.

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Promoting access to education through innovation

In 2023, Fitch launched the Global Education Challenge in partnership with Social Shifters. The program brings forward innovative ideas, projects, and business solutions to support access to free, high-quality education. Participants gain free access to the Social Shifters’ Digital Incubator program, with e-learning, exclusive events, and online coaching.

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Supporting social mobility

Our Fitch Young Leaders Path Program in London supports social mobility in our communities by improving the employability and financial education of students aged 15–18 in underserved areas. The program covers four key areas: future work readiness, financial education, technology skills and global citizens and wellbeing.

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VOLUNTEERING AND FUNDRAISING

We believe in the power of giving back. We actively encourage our employees to contribute their time, skills, and financial support to causes that create a positive impact in our communities.

 

How we support community engagement

  • Global Volunteer Week: We have a week dedicated to volunteerism, where employees come together to make a difference. In 2024, we had over 2,230 employees participating in various volunteer activities around the world.
  • New Joiner Reward: Colleagues who join Fitch can kickstart their journey with us by supporting a charity of their choice.
  • Matched Giving Program: Our employees can amplify their impact with dollar-for-dollar matched charitable donations.
  • Paid Volunteer Time: Every full-time employee is granted two days of paid time off each calendar year to volunteer for causes they are passionate about.

Find out more about Social Value Collaborations

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SUPPORTING
U.N. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS

We have aligned our Fitch Community work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.

Our priority SDGs are:

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Gender equality
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TRANSPARENCY
REPORT 2023

Learn more about the advancements made within the last year in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and how we are addressing our environmental impact.

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