Two Georgia companies have been named in the Civic 50 by Points of Light, the annual ranking of community-minded companies by the international nonprofit. Going back more than 10 years, the Civic 50 serves as a benchmarking tool for encouraging and sharing corporate civic engagement for companies with at least $1 billion in annual revenue. Honorees are selected based on four factors: investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement.
Delta was recognized for the 8th year in a row, being named as the Industrial Sector Leader and the only commercial airline to make the list. UPS also made the list, consistently recognized for their commitment to human and civil rights, notably around safe and strong communities and how that commitment leads to nearly unparalleled disaster-relief efforts. Delta has been recognized across a variety of factors, but noted particularly for its integration efforts embedding the Civic 50 values across all parts of the company.
“Delta Air Lines is honored to be recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S. by Points of Light for the eighth year in a row and to be the only airline to receive this recognition,” said Tad Hutcheson, Managing Director of Community Engagement at Delta. “For 100 years, we have strived to meaningfully impact the communities where we live, work and serve. Whether it’s empowering youth through education, donating life-saving blood or working toward a more sustainable future, our people are united by a purpose-driven culture that believes in connecting people to their potential around the world.”
One area that people may see Delta’s impact outside of the friendly skies is down on the ground in community playgrounds. Delta has partnered with the non-profit KABOOM! since 2013, and Delta volunteers have helped build 43 playgrounds in 16 cities across the country, to help ensure great playgrounds are available across all parts of a community.
On average, the companies named in the Civic 50 report 41 percent of employees are involved in external volunteering, nearly double that of the U.S. media of 23 percent. Volunteer hours are still below pre-Covid levels but the number of companies offering volunteer time off is up to 86 percent, up from 72 percent in 2019.
“In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers, and stakeholders,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. “Companies like Delta Air Lines are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employee’s well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they’re extremely deserving of this recognition.”
To see the full list and read the report:
https://www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50/2025-honorees/
