SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 9, 2024 – Stellantis, one of the world's leading automakers, is celebrating the achievements of its global Motor Citizens volunteer program on International Volunteer Day. This initiative empowers employees to make a difference in their communities by dedicating a paid workday each year to volunteer activities.
Ethical Responsibility at the Core of Stellantis Values
Stellantis is deeply committed to ethical responsibility and sustainability, aiming to be a socially conscious and environmentally responsible company. The Motor Citizens program is a testament to this commitment, encouraging employees to actively participate in initiatives that benefit society.
"Leveraging the diversity and talent of our people, a program has been created that aims to globally strengthen diversity and promote equal opportunities and inclusion as a key strength of our company, with initiatives aimed at fostering integration and solidarity with the communities in which we operate," states the official press release.
Global Impact: From Turin to Tichy
The Motor Citizens program has made a significant impact across the globe, with projects spanning various countries and causes.
- Turin, Italy: Volunteers cleaned up over 130 kg of waste during a running event and organized activities for differently-abled children, joined by Stellantis President John Elkann and other executives.
- Coventry, UK: Employees will support the Coventry Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) for the third consecutive year, providing "magic boxes" to housebound children this Christmas.
- Spain and Portugal: Motor Citizens formed the largest group of blood donors in a donation campaign and provided crucial support during devastating floods.
- Slovakia: Volunteers organized educational sessions for children on Earth Day and provided transportation for elderly clients on Seniors' Day.
- Tichy, Poland: Employees supported the visually impaired by revitalizing the garden of the Polish Association for the Blind and organized a fundraising soccer match for a children's hospice.
- Hungary: Motor Citizens reorganized the garden of the State Institute for the Blind in Budapest, visited an orphanage, organized online courses for volunteer associations, and cleaned up a polluted lake.
- France: Employees participated in the "Restos du Coeur" food drive, assisted with the Olympic torch relay, and organized a meeting with local volunteer associations to promote their work.
Dare Forward 2030: A Commitment to Care
The Motor Citizens program aligns with the Care pillar of Stellantis' Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, which emphasizes ethical and social responsibility. This commitment is ingrained in the company's founding principles.
"The Stellantis Motor Citizens program thus establishes itself as a vibrant and integrated corporate reality, inspired by the Care pillar of the long-term strategic plan Dare Forward 2030, focused on Ethical and Social Responsibility, which Stellantis has always recognized as its founding principle," states the press release.
Join the Movement
Stellantis encourages everyone to learn more about the Motor Citizens program and its impact around the world. You can find a summary of their activities at this link [insert link here].
About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. is one of the world's leading automakers, committed to providing freedom of mobility through clean, safe, and affordable solutions. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis is dedicated to achieving carbon net zero by 2038 with its Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.
Stellantis Motor Citizens: Making a Difference
The Stellantis Motor Citizens program exemplifies the positive impact that corporations can have when they empower their employees to engage in meaningful volunteer work. By supporting diverse causes and communities, Stellantis is driving positive change and inspiring others to contribute to a better world.