“We have strong momentum that gives us confidence in our ability to achieve our goals and continue to make a positive impact in the lives of our colleagues, customers and communities.”
Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
American Express’ 2022-2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlights our progress on our ESG strategy and roadmap announced in 2021 to advance our goals across three core pillars: Build Financial Confidence; Advance Climate Solutions; and Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I).
ESG Strategy Pillars
At American Express, our ESG mission is to back people and businesses to thrive and create equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities globally. We seek to mobilize our business to address pressing global challenges and deliver high impact initiatives to serve our colleagues, customers, and communities.
In 2021, we launched a new roadmap for our global ESG strategy, establishing new long-term goals and objectives across three critical areas for our company, stakeholders, and society: Build Financial Confidence; Advance Climate Solutions; and Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). Over the last year, we have made significant progress on our goals, which are detailed in our 2022 – 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.
Build Financial Confidence
Provide responsible, secure, and transparent products and services to help people and businesses build financial resilience.
Advance Climate Solutions
Enhance our operations and capabilities to meet customer and community needs in the transition to a low-carbon future.
Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, marketplace, and society.
Community Impact
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