Core Insights - Blackbaud released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting advancements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities over the past year [1][2] People & Culture - The company emphasizes employee engagement, development, well-being, and inclusion, with over 70% of employees volunteering in 2024 compared to a global median of 23% [6] - Blackbaud provided 18,000 courses through LinkedIn Learning to enhance talent development [6] - 87% of employees feel their work is important [6] Social Impact - Blackbaud's software supports individuals and organizations in driving social change, processing over 20 million donations through its JustGiving® platform in 2024 [3][6] - The company raised, granted, or managed over $100 billion annually through its platforms [6] Environmental Sustainability - Blackbaud achieved 100% carbon neutrality for 2024 emissions and a 92% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions since 2019 [6] - The company reduced energy consumption by 25% and water usage by 21% at its global headquarters since 2019 [6] - Blackbaud's headquarters received the U.S. EPA's ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance [6] Governance & Data Responsibility - Customer trust is a top priority, with the establishment of councils focused on employee inclusion, sustainability, generative AI, and deepfake oversight [5][6] - Blackbaud's Chief Data & AI Officer was recognized as one of DataIQ's 100 Most Influential People in Data in 2024 [6] Innovation & Technology - The company unveiled six waves of innovation in 2024 aimed at empowering nonprofits, schools, and corporate social impact teams [6] - Blackbaud is migrating its technology to public cloud environments and enhancing security measures against cyber threats [10]