Community Support

Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, operates to a policy of corporate responsibility which commits us to underlying responsibilities in the way we deliver our business. Inherent in this policy is a commitment to deliver a robust program of community and societal support.

This commitment is delivered through Thomson Reuters Foundation and by line management and staff throughout Thomson Reuters. Support is delivered in accordance with the Community Support Policy as summarised below.

Our Programs

Thomson Reuters addresses societal needs not only by sharing of core skills through the Foundation's programs but through a program of philanthropy, volunteering, matching staff cash giving and providing cash grants.

Thomson Reuters does not respond to unsolicited requests for funding; however, it does provide financial support to causes nominated by staff through established programs.

Matching Gifts: In 2009, Thomson Reuters will operate a consistent, global program which will allow staff to claim a company match for donations made to qualifying causes.

Giving Time: Thomson Reuters staff have a variety of personal and professional skills that they can share with the communities in which the company is located, helping to address real needs, while learning about social issues and developing business skills as a result of their engagements. Our Policy will enable all Thomson Reuters staff globally to take a minimum of one business day to engage in a volunteering effort. The exact nature of the volunteering projects will vary around the world and may involve staff working as individuals or as teams, through once-off efforts or through sustained support over a period of time.

Cash Grants: The giving of cash grants to local causes is established within the legacy Thomson business as a way of supporting local community needs in selected employee population centers. By focusing cash support on a defined range of causes Thomson Reuters will aim to achieve a globally consistent message, supporting a more defined range of causes reflective of the business therefore achieving greater impact.

Community Champion Awards: As a way of recognizing the support staff chose to give to community programs and charities of their choice, whether as individuals or teams, in work time or personal, Thomson Reuters operates an annual recognition program. Through the Community Champions program, grants are awarded to nominated, qualifying causes, via an internally administered and judged program.

Our Policy

At the international level, Thomson Reuters is primarily concerned with causes that are relevant to our business as a global information organization. At the national level, we aim to support the social and business communities in which we operate.

Community support activities must observe the same high quality standards of all Thomson Reuters activities and must reflect well on the Company name.

Read the Thomson Reuters Community Support Policy.