Bridging Profit and Purpose
Organisations that integrate corporate purpose as part of business are resolute in producing profitable solutions to the problems of people and planet, and not to profit from producing problems for people or planet.
When organisations put purpose first, they enable and empower people in the communities where they operate, resulting in happier customers, a more motivated workforce and sustainable organisations with lasting legacies.
Let’s make goodness the business of every organisation, and pave the way towards a better future together—becoming the City of Good.
Meet the Organisations of Good
Adriana Lim Escano is the founder and CEO of Abry. Through the Company of Good, she discovered ways to institutionalise goodness into her business, such as through hiring and procurement policies.
Partnerships bring impact. United by their belief in sustainable living, Unilever Food Solutions partnered social enterprise The Social Kitchen to bring plant-based brand The Vegetarian Butcher to Singapore.
Company of Good
Corporate Volunteer Scheme (CVS)
From 1 Apr 2023, the Business & IPC Partnership Scheme (BIPS) is renamed to the Corporate Volunteer Scheme.
To encourage corporate volunteerism, businesses may claim 250% tax deduction on qualifying expenditure incurred from 1 Jul 2016 to 31 Dec 2026 when their employees volunteer and provide services for Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs).
From 1 Jan 2024, the scope of qualifying activities will be expanded to include activities conducted virtually or outside of the IPCs’ premises, and the qualifying expenditure cap per IPC will be increased to $100,000 per calendar year.
To learn more about CVS, please visit IRAS, or contact us at [email protected]
Community Series #3: Panel Dialogue on Responsible Food
This resource is developed as part of resources for the Company of Good, an initiative by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC). We would like to acknowledge and thank all parties involved for their contribution. To use or distribute this resource, please email [email protected].
Champions of Good 2018 highlights (EN)
On 16 November 2018, the Company of Good recognised 60 Champions of Good for their commitment to exemplary corporate giving, and for their work in amplifying their efforts through stakeholders and other partners. These Champions are leading the way, shaping the future of giving - it's not about marching alone, but about joining hands for a brighter future.
Company of Good Community Series
Host. Learn. Collaborate.
The Community Series comprises learning sessions hosted by organisations to share experiences and exchange ideas on corporate giving and other specific topic areas. This is a by the community, for the community initiative for Company of Good members to host, learn and collaborate with one another.
Company Of Good Fellowship: MINDSET, Jardine Matheson Group Of Companies
Colyn Chua, Programme Manager at MINDSET Care Ltd, on her corporate giving journey and her fight against the stigma of mental health issues. With initiatives like Mindset Café, art exhibitions with paintings from their clients and many more projects, the Fellowship has not only provided the knowledge and skills needed to boost her corporate giving, but also provided a network of like-minded corporate giving practitioners who support her along the way.
Be Inspired By Organisations Doing Good
Improving the lives of the less privileged
How KPMG lends a hand to those in need
Linking up opportunities for youth to ‘rock’ their profiles.
Helping society one child at a time
Marketing communications agency taps staff’s skills to help youths
Lending a hand to emerging enterprises with a cause
Visa empowers employees to make a difference
On a mission to help Singapore’s elderly
Developing staff via charity initiatives
