Our purpose come to life
At Black & Veatch, our purpose of Building a World of Difference® isn’t confined to the sustainable critical human infrastructure we proudly deliver around the globe. It’s also about giving to better lives and bolster the communities where we live and work — and beyond.
We like to think of it as good people doing good things.
We adhere to the definition of sustainability as meeting the present generation’s needs while improving the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To that end, our Black & Veatch Foundation is a platform for the company and its professionals to support charitable, impactful programs, projects and partnerships that drive measurable social progress, align with Black & Veatch’s purpose and values and build on its deep history of community involvement and impact. The results speak for themselves: the foundation has donated tens of millions of dollars in grants and matching gifts — because it’s simply the right thing to do.
Black & Veatch Foundation focus areas
Black & Veatch Foundation focus areas
This focus area invests in programs that address inequities in vulnerable and marginalized populations, with a priority on preventing violence, addressing homelessness, combatting human trafficking, natural disaster response and reducing disparities caused by social determinants of health. Examples include conflict resolution promotion, affordable housing initiatives, violence prevention initiatives, support services for human trafficking victims and their families and programs that address food insecurity.
- REHOPE
- Christmas in October
- Engineers Without Borders
- Water for People
- United Way
This focus area invests in sustainable infrastructure programs that promote long-term economic growth while benefiting the environment. Examples of priorities include programs that reduce greenhouse gas, promote renewable energy and sustainable practices and address the impacts of climate change. Preference is given to programs that focus on vulnerable and marginalized communities to ensure they are not left behind in the transition to a sustainable future.
- Friends of the Chicago River
- Sun Partners International
- Green Works in Kansas City
- TERRA Environmental Research Institute
This focus area invests in STEM education and equitable access to STEM-related learning opportunities and workforce development. Examples include programs that make STEM more accessible to vulnerable and marginalized populations and real-world learning programs to provide individuals with the training and skills needed to succeed in STEM-related industries.
- KC STEM Alliance
- Cyber Creationz Tech
- CAPS NetworkFIRST Robotics
- Operation Breakthrough
- KC PBS STEM Mentoring Program
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