Caring for People
Our commitment: Ensure our employees and communities thrive
We have a legacy of always doing the right thing for our employees, customers and communities. We empower employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment where they can reach their fullest potential. We are dedicated to being good citizens and building stronger, more vibrant communities through responsible company actions, financial support, individual impact and our social impact initiative, 34 by 34. Across our businesses and locations worldwide, we’re working together to create a brighter future for everyone.
Download our 2023-2024 Collective Impact Report to learn more about how we care for people.
2023-2024 Highlights
- Contributed 160,000 employee volunteer hours across more than 1,500 events
- Positively impacted over 2 million individuals by providing access to high-speed internet through our rural broadband expansion and affordability initiatives, driving progress toward our 34 by 34 social goal
- Launched pay transparency, fostering trust by providing visibility into how employee roles are compensated
Helping 34 Million People by 2034
Since 2020, we’ve empowered millions of people through our social impact initiative, 34 by 34. The program aims to remove obstacles and expand access to programs that help people live more prosperous lives.
Our 34 by 34 initiative focuses on six pathways:
- Technology access
- Access to lifelong education
- Employment skills
- Community assistance
- Environmental sustainability
- Good health
Since 2020, we have made tremendous progress empowering people to live more prosperous lives. As we build on this momentum, we are channeling our innovation, investments and expertise to tackle both business and community challenges, driving meaningful change.
Giving Back to Our Communities
Each year, employees take part in Cox’s tradition of giving back by taking thousands of actions to improve the environment, support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programs and empower individuals in our community.
Our employees get to work in our communities in the following ways:
- Skills-based volunteering allows employees to use their talents to give back.
- High-impact volunteering brings large groups together to support nonprofit partners and communities.
- Localized community support addresses critical local needs and engages volunteers in the places we call home.
Connecting Households Across America
We are committed to advancing the speed, reach, reliability and accessibility of digital tools and bridging the digital divide. By the end of 2023, we achieved a significant milestone, connecting over 1 million households across America with reliable, high-speed internet through our portfolio of affordability products. In 2024, we continued this vital work, expanding our reach to an additional 584,000+ households.