ACCP Staff
(last updated 5.18.2022 10:00 am ET)
As Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leaders, we often find ourselves accountable for our company’s response in times of crisis. We’ve spent the last several years grappling with issues around the pandemic, racial injustices, hunger, poverty, unemployment, natural disasters, crime, and more. Yet as much as we learn from and prepare to respond when a crisis comes, there is no surefire way to prepare for war.
Many ACCP members have reached out to us to find out what other companies are doing in response to the crisis in Ukraine and what information and resources they should consider as they craft a response.
To that end, we have compiled a list of corporate reactions, resources, news, and articles of interest for those working in social impact. We will keep this list updated regularly to support our members as you work to respond to the needs of your companies, employees, and the communities you serve.
If you have information or a resource you’d like us to add, please email ACCP.
Corporate Responses:
US Chamber of Commerce Corporate Aid Tracker
Morning Consult: Tracking the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Direct corporate responses*: Airbnb, T-Mobile, Kurt Geiger, Novo Nordisk Foundation, World Bank Group, CBRE, Alteryx
Forbes has compiled a list of corporate announcements/support for Ukraine.
Foundations, corporations providing support for Ukraine (3/13/2022)
Nestle, the world’s largest food company, has 5,000 workers in Ukraine. It is temporarily closing three factories in the region.
Shell and BP abandoned $3B in Russian investments after the Ukraine invasion.
Shipping Giant Maersk, Visa, and Mastercard Halt Key Russia Services – Here’s The Growing List of Companies Responding to Invasion – Companies mentioned include Maersk, YouTube, Mastercard, Visa, Disney, Netflix, Shell, Twitter, Airbnb, Etsy, BO, Meta, Verizon, Adidas
Exxon to Exit Russia, Leaving $4B in Assets
Netflix Suspends Service in Russia
Apple joins companies pulling back from Russia over Ukraine attack – Companies mentioned include Apple, Ford, Nike, Boeing, Disney, Warner Bros and more.
Western companies head for exit in Russia as sanctions tighten – Companies mentioned include Shell, BP, AerCap, Equinor, and TotalEnergies
IKEA Pauses Operations in Russia and Belarus
Wells Fargo is donating $1 million to aid Ukraine, Ukrainian refugees, and U.S. service members
Tesla Has Made Supercharging EVs Free for People Fleeing Ukraine
PwC Support of Ukraine and Actions Against Russia
Microsoft Stops Selling Products in Russia
AMD, Intel, Microsoft, Nvidia Halt Chip Sales to Russia
Boeing To ‘Strictly Adhere’ to Restrictions on Operating in Russia, Also Donating to Ukraine
Businesses are fleeing Russia. McDonald’s and Pizza Hut are sticking around.
Over 200 Companies Have Withdrawn From Russia – But Some Remain
The Ukraine Corporate Index Tracker
McDonald’s, Starbucks and Coca-Cola Suspend Business in Russia Amid Mounting Public Pressure
McDonald’s Leads Fresh Exodus of Western Consumer Brands From Russia
Helping Ukraine Is Proving Difficult for Some Ukrainians in the U.S.
Dunkin’ Donuts is the Latest Consumer Favorite to Take Stand on Russia
Pfizer is Donating Russia Profits Instead of Pulling Out. Here’s Why.
Nestle, General Mills joint venture suspends operations in Russia
NGOs and tech firms join forces to help Ukraine
An Open Letter on Ukraine From Daniel O’Day, Chairman & CEO of Gilead Sciences
T-Mobile Foundation Matches Employee Donations in Support of Ukrainian Refugees
FedEx Providing Over $1.5 Million to Support Ukraine Relief
Creative Business Responses to the Crisis in Ukraine
How Airbnb Reinvented Itself As the World’s Crisis-Housing Provider
76 Tons of Donated Medicines, Supplies for Ukraine Arrive in Poland Via FedEx Charter
Carlsberg follows rival Heineken in pulling out of Russia. It’s ‘the right thing to do’
Cox Foundation Gives $500,000 to Aid in Ukraine
Major Global Companies Pledge Support For Refugees Fleeing Ukraine
Life Science company ‘Bayer’ suspend non-essential activities in Russia and Belarus
The Ukraine Crisis: How are global CEOs responding?
Without Ukrainian Sunflower Oil, Iceland Foods Forced to Put Practicality Over Sustainability
Foundations, corporations providing support for Ukraine (04/03/2022)
Intel suspends all operations in Russia “effective immediately”
JPMorgan: $10 million for the Ukraine humanitarian crisis
Resources and Related Articles:
List of vetted organizations to support, from ACCP partner Rocket Social Impact.
Trusted Ways to Support Ukraine Now
B Lab Europe: #StandWithUkraine
Benevity: Where to Donate to Support the Humanitarian Crisis (also includes a downloadable crisis kit, for those who may be leading a corporate relief campaign)
Triple Pundit: Our Suggestions on How to Help Ukraine
UN Business Guide: Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis March 2022
The Invasion of Ukraine and Corporate ESG
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Must Prompt an ESG Reckoning
Russia-Ukraine Monitor Map
Americans Overwhelmingly Want Companies to Take Action Against Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
Businesses Pull Russian Products in Response to the Invasion of Ukraine. Should You Do the Same?
How Companies Are Responding to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The Growing Dangers and Risks Companies Face If They Do Not Cut Ties with Russia (PDF of article)
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Trigger New Levels of Corporate Activism (PDF of article)
The Optics Aren’t Good for Energy Companies Right Now
Shipping Costs Rise, Transport Tightens as War Escalates in Ukraine
‘Yes, He Would’: Fiona Hill on Putin and Nukes
raceAhead (Fortune newsletter)
The Case for More Companies to Keep Pulling Out of Russia
Profit Versus Philanthropy Weighs On Ukraine Crypto Donations
Civilian Toll Mounts In Ukraine As World Leaders Raise Question of War Crimes
“Ukraine AirLIFT” Takes Off, Delivering Supplies To The War-Torn Country
How Will the Russia-Ukraine War Affect Africa? Here’s What To Know
Development Assistance and Approaches to Risk in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (OECD)
Refugees in Europe: How To Help in a Systemic Way?
Canva templates and illustrations to show your support
How The Tech Community Can Help Ukraine
Responding to the Complex Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
Six Steps to Guiding Corporate Reputation While Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine
Governance During a Geopolitical Crisis
How To Talk To Your Team About Distressing News Events
Supporting Ukraine and The Value of Democracy
War in Ukraine: Considerations for Speaking Out And Making a Difference
Russia Rattles Nuclear Sword, Corporate Leadership Wakes Up
A Russian-American VC Launches A Platform to Support Ukrainian Refugees
Global Philanthropy Responds to Crisis in Ukraine
Philanthropy’s Critical Role in the Crisis in Ukraine
Center for International Disaster Information
Crafting Impact Investment Strategies for a Ukraine in Crisis
The Case for Ukrainian Social ‘Freedom Bonds’
Companies Should Be Required to Disclose Their Ties to Putin’s Russia
Ukraine is a climate story. Because everything is a climate story.
Fake news is clouding the real stories around the Ukrainian crisis – here’s how to spot it
Stay or sell? Russia’s war shows the difficulties of nuance in responsible investing
Philanthropy’s Response To Russian Invasion of Ukraine
27 Meaningful Ways You Can Help Ukraine
Two Teens From Harvard Develop a Website to Help Ukrainian Refugees Looking for Places to Stay
Transcript of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to Congress: “All American companies must leave their market immediately because it is flooded with our blood…I call on U.S. to do more, all American companies should leave Russia.” Zelensky
The Sustainable Brands Network, Ukraine & The Power of Community
Bernstein Webinar | Ukraine-Russia Update – Assessing the Risks and Navigating the Turbulence
As Crisis in Ukraine Grows, Aid Agencies Rush in Supplies
For brands sharing “We stand with Ukraine” messages on social, execution matters
Insights for Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine
How Funders Can Support Communities Affected by Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
In Light of Russia Sanctions, Consider Your Conditions for Doing Business in Other Countries
ESG Principles Need to Apply to Countries First
How the rise of corporate activism led to the world’s biggest companies leaving Russia
I’m a Ukraine tech journalist. I never thought I’d have to pivot to war reporting.
The Russian/Ukrainian Conflict. Can businesses stay neutral?
Guidance for Making Grants To Support Ukraine
Information For Refugees From Ukraine
Disasters, Dollars and Decisions: Lessons for Nonprofits to Prioritize Where and How to Help
Russian Oligarchs’ Giving Has Lessons for Nonprofits
How to Help LGBTQ+ and Black Ukrainian Refugees
Russian invasion of Ukraine: What companies have to say about their human rights due diligence
The LGBTQ+ Ukrainians Fighting for Their Country & Their Rights
He Helped Lush Expand in Russia. Soon He May Have to Fire 600 Employees and Close Up Shop and Let Go
https://www.jobaidukraine.com/jobs
Private Jets Are Stealthily Flying Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
UNHCR announces $200 million in private-sector support for Ukraine
A quarter of Americans have donated to supported Ukraine, survey finds
How Should Your Supply Chain Respond to the Crisis in Ukraine?
Rapid corporate exodus from Russia is seen as a lesson for ESG investors, regulators
Some Companies’ Reputations at Risk as Russian War Atrocities Mount
UNICEF Is Working To Protect Children With Special Needs From War In Ukraine
Brands, Ukraine and Upping the Ante on Corporate Social Responsibility
Baltimore nonprofit created to help wounded Ukrainians
British Institute of International and Comparative Law: Part 1: Do foreign companies have a responsibility under international law to leave Russia? Part 2: Responsible Exit from Russia: Business and Human Rights in a Global Governance Gap
Russia: Sanctions and Divestments. The Case For A Nuanced Approach “We are not arguing that divestment is or is not the right course of action for companies to take. What we are arguing is that the reality is a great deal more complicated than the binary, divest is good/ remain is bad, way in which the position of businesses in relation to Russia is typically portrayed. “
Crisis in Ukraine: Respond and Reposition (brief) Respond and Reposition (infographics)
Reporters Without Borders Devised a Creative Hack to Get News into Russia
What Different Countries Are Doing (or Not) to Help Ukraine’s Refugees
Is Ukraine’s aid bonanza coming at the expense of other crises?
The EU should treat all refugees like it is treating Ukrainians
How talking about ‘humanity’ and not ‘crisis’ can aid all refugees right now
How To Handle The Effects Of The War In Ukraine On Your Business
A Chance to Fix the Broken Refugee Model
War in Ukraine — and what it means for the world order (TED video)
Advocates From Around the World Share Why We Need to #StandUpForUkraine
Philanthropic Resources for the Ukraine Crisis
Ukraine Is A Warning: CEOs And Boards Must Re-Evaluate China Strategy
The rising toll of the war in Ukraine (podcast)
With the Ukrainians, Avoid the Mistakes of Other Refugee Crises
Transportation Is An Essential Need in the Ukraine Crisis
AllianceBernstein: The Long View: Russia-Ukraine War Has Lasting Implications for Investing
US Consumers Expect Ukraine War to Impact Economy & Inflation
Amid War, a Clear and Collective Call to Support Public Interest Media in Ukraine
For this CEO, taking a trip to Ukraine now is personal and professional
World Bank to send Ukraine $1.5 billion as food, energy prices spike
CAF America: Humanitarian Support for Ukrainians
Rapid Human Rights Due Diligence During Political and Armed Conflict: A Business Response to Ukraine
Helping Ukrainians Means Listening to Their Needs — 3 Lessons for Aid Groups From Syria’s War
A small nonprofit labors to fill the aid gap as Ukrainians ask, ‘What is taking so long?’
Microsoft discloses onslaught of Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine
The Connection Between Trauma in Ukraine and Empathy in the Workplace
The war in Ukraine has devastated local designers, so U.S. firms are giving them jobs
https://www.rescue.org/article/what-ukraines-children-need-amid-trauma-war
Tech For Refugees initiative launched with $100 million
What Ukraine Needs Now: Advice for Donors and Nonprofits
Our Global Food System Was Already in Crisis. Russia’s War Will Make It Worse
What Ukraine Needs Now: Advice for Donors and Nonprofits
There’s a robust conversation around support for Ukraine happening in ACCP’s online community, click here to read. (ACCP members only)
ACCP surveyed its members and other CSR professionals to find out what their companies are doing in response to the Ukraine crisis, specifically around business resources, corporate philanthropy, employee volunteerism, and employee giving. Here is a sampling of the responses we’ve received.
Business Resources:
- Canceled film releases in Russia for the foreseeable future – Paramount Pictures
- Cybersecurity reminders – BECU
- Terminated partnership with Russian broadcaster Match and shut down WWE Network in Russia effective immediately – WWE
Corporate Philanthropy:
- Funds donated (and matched) to Direct Relief, UNICEF, ICRC, American Red Cross, Ukraine Humanitarian Fund and more – Owens Corning, Parker Hannifin, Global Atlantic Financial Company, LyondellBasell, Takeda, Aetna, MetLife Foundation, Paramount Pictures, Genmab, Sage
- Employee assistance fund for those in Ukraine – United Nations Federal Credit Union, LKQ Corporation
Employee Volunteerism:
- Blood and supply drives – LyondellBasell
- Employees in Poland, Slovakia, and other bordering countries are providing shelter and transportation to Ukraine employees and their families – Owens Corning, LKQ Corporation
- Allowing employees to receive volunteer rewards ($) for attending local rallies and protests – Benevity
- Ad hoc and informal volunteerism, especially in Poland – Parker Hannifin
Employee Giving:
- Matching donations to approved organizations, enhancing current matching gifts programs – United Nations Federal Credit Union, Wintrust Financial, Parker Hannifin, LKQ Corporation, Blackbaud, Global Atlantic Financial Company, BECU, LyondellBasell, Hyland, Activision Blizzard, Takeda, Aetna, MetLife Foundation, Paramount Pictures, Genmab, Benevity, Nordson Corporation Foundation
- Providing employees with lists of vetted organizations and giving opportunities – ConAgra Brands, Blackbaud, AT&T, Shaw Industries, Sage
Other Responses:
- Providing resources for regional contractors who work with our team, including relocation and basic needs. – Paramount Pictures
- Supporting employees including providing mental health services – BECU
- Allowing teams/departments/offices to use their “culture budget” funds (for team outings, etc.) to donate. – Hyland
- Setting up text-to-give campaigns for NGOs – AT&T
*This is not an exhaustive list; if you are aware of other direct corporate responses we should add, please email ACCP.
