J.P. Morgan is committed to building vibrant communities, preserving our environment and promoting an inclusive culture across the globe that benefits people today and for generations to come. Our global social responsibility activities aim to create long-term, positive change in some of the most challenged communities.

In 2008, our firm and our Foundation made charitable contributions of approximately $100 million. And over the past five years, we have given more than $600 million to 13,500 organizations globally.

"We have always been deeply committed to being good corporate citizens. It is an essential part of what we do - and who we are - as a firm. As such, we have intensified our corporate responsibility efforts, directing resources to make a meaningful difference to the people who live and work in the communities in which we operate."
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO JPMorgan Chase & Co. March 2009

Read our firm's 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

Key highlights include:

• Microfinance
• Education
• Employee volunteering 
• The Corporate Challenge
• Protecting our environment

Visit our careers website for more information about the social responsibility activities and initiatives that are undertaken across the regions in which we operate:

• America
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• India
• South Africa

¹ The Accenture Institute for High Performance develops and publishes practical insights into critical management issues and global economic trends. Its worldwide team of researchers connects with Accenture's consulting, technology and outsourcing leaders to demonstrate, through original, rigorous research and analysis, how organizations become and remain high performers.