At Mintel, our dedication to creating a constructive distinction in our communities is on the coronary heart of what we do. As we regularly reinforce this dedication, we take immense delight in recognizing the invaluable contributions of Mintel Provides – our dynamic employee-led committees unfold throughout the globe. These passionate groups have been the driving drive behind our mission, constantly delivering exceptional outcomes.
In 2023, by means of Mintel Provides, we led a various vary of group initiatives that aligned seamlessly with our dedication to social equality, surroundings, mentorship, and schooling. Partnering with 51 non-profit organizations worldwide and bringing collectively Mintel staff by means of volunteer work, fundraising, or consciousness campaigns, each initiative marked a major step in the direction of a greater, extra inclusive world.
Our fundraising efforts raised an astonishing whole of $84,500 globally. Moreover, we engaged in a number of financial donation-matching initiatives, supporting causes notably near our staff’ hearts.
In our drive in the direction of environmental sustainability, volunteers from our Chicago workplace collected 26 kg of waste in a river clean-up initiative and contributed to city greening by means of the Maxwell Avenue Group Backyard challenge. Equally, our Düsseldorf staff devoted their time to cleansing the shores of the river Rhine. In Malaysia, we supported the Inexperienced Waqaf Initiative, centered on establishing wholesome forest corridors, defending endangered species, and offsetting carbon emissions.
According to our schooling and mentorship targets, eight staff from our Singapore workplace participated within the Volunteer Educating Program, an initiative of the Stepping Stones Basis to show English to deprived kids all through the Fall semester. In Thailand, we supported the Pringpuangkaew Library Venture, making certain 53 kids had entry to new instructional books and inventive supplies like crayons and coloured pencil units.
Moreover, as a part of Mintel’s yearly summer time internship program devoted to empowering younger Black and Minority Ethnic skills, we welcomed 3 interns from our associate organizations, Voyage Youth and City Synergy Mentoring within the UK, and 1 intern from Epic Academy in Chicago. Right here’s a video by one in every of our interns showcasing a day within the lifetime of an intern at Mintel.
Our dedication to constructing stronger communities was evident in varied tasks this yr. Within the UK, 30 staff braved heavy rains to hike Snowdon, elevating funds for the Marketing campaign Towards Dwelling Miserably (CALM), a corporation devoted to psychological well being. In the meantime, in Belfast, we donated Easter Eggs to Ukrainian kids now dwelling in Northern Eire, aiming to make them really feel welcomed and built-in into our area people. Moreover, our Belfast staff expressed their love for animals, with 9 volunteers dedicating their time on the Assisi Animal Sanctuary.
In India, six volunteers supported the #WomenRiseUp marketing campaign in partnership with the Swadesh Basis, empowering 20 girls in the direction of self-sufficiency. Whereas in In Chicago, a staff of 11 volunteers participated within the Habitat for Humanity Home Construct Venture, symbolizing our dedication to group improvement. Moreover, our efforts prolonged to native wants in Chicago, with 33 volunteers getting ready 240 lunches for Sarah’s Circle’s meals program.
Lastly, because the yr involves an finish, the festive season brings further alternatives to provide again. Our London staff held a magnificence sale to help related charities, and our Belfast colleagues engaged in a Christmas shoebox marketing campaign. Moreover, our Dusseldorf workplace took half within the “Take a Want – Fulfill a Want” challenge, aiding kids and youngsters, and in addition organized a festive bazaar and public sale.
