Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at American Express

One of the most significant ways we can back our stakeholders is to do our part to protect and sustain the environment on which life depends. Because climate change represents one of the biggest challenges of our time, we are committed to limiting our greenhouse gas emissions in support of the recommendations of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Environmental Sustainability

Our environmental focus areas include energy and emissions management, waste management, third-party green building certifications, and responsible sourcing. In addition to our commitments to reduce energy use, water consumption and waste within our operations, we’re also developing more environmentally friendly products within our business, including through our partnership with Parley for the Oceans to develop a credit card made from reclaimed marine plastic. Finally, we strive to source environmentally and socially responsible products and services from approved third-party vendors.

Community Impact and Philanthropy

We provide backing to the communities where our customers and colleagues live and work. It’s good for both our business and our communities to invest financial and human resources in ways that address the social, environmental and economic needs of our communities, customers, colleagues, shareholders and partners.