AmCham Members Recognized for Corporate Social Responsibility at the 2024 “Responsible Company – Responsible Employees” Awards

On March 13, 2025, the annual “Responsible Company – Responsible Employees” awards were presented for the 11th consecutive year. The initiative recognizes Bulgarian companies that actively promote and develop workplace philanthropy, encouraging employee participation in charitable campaigns, volunteer initiatives, and skill-based contributions for social good.

In 2024, employees of the awarded companies donated over 2.3 million BGN and contributed nearly 90,000 hours of volunteer work. Companies provided employees with opportunities to donate directly from their salaries, supported their participation in volunteering initiatives, and in some cases, even matched or tripled employee donations to maximize impact.

Several AmCham Bulgaria members were among this year’s distinguished companies, earning recognition for their outstanding efforts:

Gold Award Winners

  • A1 Bulgaria received a gold award for its extensive and well-structured corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, which engages employees in regular and campaign-based philanthropy, volunteering, and knowledge-sharing with vulnerable communities. A1 also received the special “Synergy” award, recognizing the seamless collaboration between its Corporate Communications and Human Resources teams in driving these initiatives.
  • HP Global Delivery Center was recognized for its unique CSR approach, allowing employees to dedicate 60 working hours annually to volunteering and providing each employee with a $5,000 donation credit to support their chosen cause. In 2024 alone, HP employees contributed 11,000 volunteer hours and donated over 390,000 BGN to various charitable initiatives.
  • IBM Bulgaria returned to the gold category, leveraging donation platforms that allow employees to track their volunteer hours and convert them into funds for charitable giving.

Silver Award Winners

  • Accenture
  • DXC Technology
  • EVN Bulgaria
  • Fantastico
  • HP Inc.
  • TELUS International Bulgaria
  • United Bulgarian Bank (UBB)
  • UniCredit Bulbank
  • Vivacom

Each of these companies has demonstrated a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility by developing internal programs that empower employees to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

The “Responsible Company – Responsible Employees” initiative is organized by BCause Foundation, the Bulgarian Public Relations Society (BDVO), the Bulgarian Association for People Management (BAPM), and the Association of Sustainability Professionals (ASP). The award levels are determined by objective criteria, including employee participation rates, the diversity of CSR programs, and the mechanisms companies use to encourage and sustain workplace giving.

AmCham Bulgaria congratulates its members on this well-deserved recognition and commends their ongoing dedication to fostering a culture of social responsibility.