ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 25, 2025--
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) released its third Annual 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Impact Report, reflecting its ongoing commitment to Driving Your Future, the company’s initiative to empower the next generation in local communities across the country. Through programs focused on educational support, career readiness, child and teen injury prevention, and sustainability and technology, employees and dealers advocate for communities through volunteerism and awareness through countless opportunities each year.
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MBUSA collaborated with national nonprofit Little Free Library to build and distribute book-sharing boxes across the country to promote literacy and increase access to reading materials. (Photo: Business Wire)
Since its inception in 2022, Driving Your Future has provided the tools and resources necessary to foster development and prepare young people for future successes – from teaching children pedestrian and passenger safety to equipping students with real-world skills and knowledge they need to prepare for their future careers. The report highlights significant milestones achieved over the past year with MBUSA’s longstanding partners Safe Kids Worldwide and Junior Achievement USA, as well as other mission-driven nonprofit organizations.
“At Mercedes-Benz, we are driven by a purpose beyond the cars we build. We believe in driving meaningful change by investing in the future of our communities. I’m humbled by the incredible progress we have made through Driving Your Future, and I am grateful for the dedication of our employees who have continued to embody the values of Mercedes-Benz.”
Dimitris Psillakis, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA
Key Impact Report Highlights Include:
“We are proud to work alongside Mercedes-Benz year after year to bring lifesaving education programming and resources to families across the country. Their support has been instrumental in our efforts to reduce preventable injuries and create a safer future for all children.”
Torine Creppy, President of Safe Kids Worldwide
“Mercedes-Benz has been a dedicated supporter of Junior Achievement USA for several years, helping us to inspire and shape the future leaders of tomorrow. Through Driving Your Future, we have been able to expand and deepen our reach this year, providing more students with hands-on experience and mentorship that has proven critical in helping them pursue their dreams.”
Jack Harris, CEO of Junior Achievement USA & 3DE Schools
Driving Your Future is a testament to MBUSA’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities where its employees, dealers and customers live and work. The full 2024 Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Impact Report is now available at https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb-nafta/us/CSR/MBUSA_2024-Annual-Report.pdf.
To learn more about MBUSA’s CSR initiatives and Driving Your Future, please visit https://www.mbusa.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility.
About Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 18 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the dynamic all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.mbvans.com.
Driving Your Future is Mercedes-Benz USA's corporate social responsibility initiative to support educational programs that empower the next generation. As part of our commitment to positively impact communities where employees live and work, MBUSA has partnered with Safe Kids Worldwide and Junior Achievement USA to create and support programs focused on technology and sustainability, career readiness, and injury prevention to help the next generation succeed. To learn more about Driving Your Future, please visit www.mbusa.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility.
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MBUSA collaborated with our longstanding nonprofit partner Safe Kids Worldwide and Communities in Schools of Atlanta to bring holiday cheer to children in our community at our third annual “Holidays with Love” giveback celebration. (Photo: Business Wire)
Together with Safe Kids Worldwide and Scholastic, MBUSA introduced the brand new children’s book, Clifford Takes a Ride. To celebrate the launch, we executed a multi-city book and safety tour designed to teach children and their families life-saving car and passenger safety tips. (Photo: Business Wire)
