Staff engagement
USD
1.4 million
Amount disbursed by the Trafigura Foundation in 2024 to support local charitable projects
United for impact: employees driving positive change
Each year, Trafigura employees worldwide go beyond their daily roles to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Through volunteering, fundraising, and supporting colleagues in charitable initiatives, they demonstrate a strong commitment to giving back.
In addition to providing grants to organisations with a track record of advancing climate adaptation, the Foundation’s second mission is to amplify these efforts and foster a culture of social responsibility.
Employees select the local causes they wish to support, ensuring that contributions align with the needs of the areas where they live and work.
Joining forces beyond the workplace
Charity Committees, made up of dedicated employee volunteers, turn the company’s philanthropic spirit into impactful projects in partnership with local charities.
To maximize the impact of their initiatives and boost employee engagement, the Trafigura Foundation supports two key initiatives:
- Charity of the Year: Charity Committees select and vet a local non-profit. The Foundation then provides a 12-month grant to fund a specific project, while the Committee leads volunteer and fundraising efforts within the office.
- Matching Funds: The Foundation amplifies staff-led fundraising by contributing a capped amount to support a non-profit chosen by employees.
This approach ensures that staff-driven initiatives make a meaningful difference at the local level, fostering a culture of collaboration and giving back.
Testimonial
By fostering collaboration, these efforts not only contribute to community development but also strengthen our company culture, creating a shared sense of purpose and pride. They allow us to give back, make a tangible impact, and encourage personal growth among our team members.
Jeremy Weir
Trafigura Chairman
Coming together to support local communities
From Uruguay to Greece to the United States, Trafigura staff once again showed their commitment in 2024 by supporting their chosen local charities – proving themselves powerful ambassadors for philanthropy as a core Group value.
Charity Committees frequently backed multiple non-profits, giving their time and energy to a wide range of fundraising activities. From planning and training to running, cheering, baking, and volunteering, they contributed countless hours to uplift their local communities, demonstrating there are many ways to make a difference.
Highlights included: bringing joy to underprivileged children in Athens; renovating and equipping schools in China; preparing and serving food at a soup kitchen in Geneva; supporting education, health and the environment in Mumbai; offering holistic care and free accommodation for children with cancer and their families in Montevideo and Houston; brightening young lives in Singapore; and purchasing advanced medical equipment for premature babies in Argentina.
Together for Children, a nonprofit organisation supporting vulnerable children and families across Greece.
