Overview
Bemis Associates emphasizes strong community involvement through its charitable giving and volunteering programs, aimed at enhancing the environments where employees live and work. Over the past decade, they have contributed more than $3 million to various non-profit organizations while supporting extensive volunteer efforts by their staff.
Their initiatives include the Bemis Community Fund, which supports health, human services, and educational organizations in locations where Bemis operates. Emphasizing causes important to employees and their families, current partnerships include organizations like the United Way of North Central Massachusetts and local school districts. Interested organizations can apply here.
Another focus area is the Bemis Outdoor Fund, which directs resources toward environmental causes that help address climate change, protect natural spaces, and promote equitable outdoor access. As a member of 1% for the Planet, Bemis donates 1% of seam tape sales to these initiatives, encouraging employee participation through volunteering opportunities. Applications for support are accepted via this application form.
Bemis also provides employees with a paid volunteer benefit, allowing 40 hours each year to contribute to causes important to them, either through company-organized events or personal initiatives. Past volunteer partnerships include local food pantries, community harvest programs, and youth initiatives.
This dedication to community engagement demonstrates Bemis Associates' commitment to social responsibility, benefiting the environment, education, health, and the wider community.
