Make a positive impact in our communities
Community Impact
Across each of our business lines, we work to enrich the quality of people’s lives in the communities where we operate. These efforts take several forms, including:
Employee donation matching
Employee volunteer activities
Our employee donation matching program allows employees to select nonprofits of their choice to donate and SGH matches up to $2,500 per employee in a calendar year. Employees are also able to donate their vacation time, which is then converted to cash donations to charities of their choice. In 2021, SGH was proud to support charities and local causes through monetary and in-kind donations delivered through both direct giving and employee matching.
Through numerous charity partnerships and community events, we encourage our employees to volunteer and participate in opportunities that matter to them. Here are just a few examples of our community impact.
Employee Donation Matching
Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund
In May 2022, we donated $50,000 to the GlobalGiving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, which supports humanitarian assistance in impacted communities in Ukraine and surrounding regions with Ukrainian refugees. We also matched $14,708 in employee donations, which resulted in a total of $29,416 for Ukraine relief efforts.
Corporate Giving
Penang State e-Learning Program
In 2021, SGH donated 50 laptops to low-income families in Penang to help close the digital divide and increase access to education in order to improve quality of life.
Corporate Giving
Educational Training Program in Brazil
Our team in Brazil believe in the development of a society with equal opportunities for all. In partnership with the National Service for Industrial Training (SENAI), SGH supports technical training programs and grants scholarships for youth from underserved communities in Brazil.
Employee Volunteering
Employee Volunteering in China
At our Huizhou, China site, employees are encouraged to join volunteer groups to participate in community activities that advance student welfare, elder care, environmental protection, and more.
Employee Volunteering
Passing the Ball in Penang
Since 2016, employees at SGH’s Penang site have engaged with the local community to train, coach and play football with local youth aged 8-16. This program encourages young people to develop discipline and teamwork skills as they hone their physical talents, all while building confidence and self-assurance. In 2021, we were proud to see the team recognized as Bagan District League Champions.
