Teneo Cares
Within our local communities, and at a global scale, Teneo is deeply committed to helping create a better world for all.
As an organization, we are dedicated to creating a culture and work environment that supports inclusivity, empowerment, intellectual curiosity and integration. Through a mix of strategic partnerships, volunteer work and philanthropic giving, we also work to support these same ideals outside our offices.
The following examples represent just some of the community engagement, fundraising and philanthropic giving initiatives we are involved in on a global, regional and local level.
Partnerships
Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI)
Teneo partners with Billie Jean King across her business and philanthropic endeavors. The BJKLI encourages corporations and individuals to embrace diverse personalities and lifestyles for the positive and unique contributions they bring to the workforce.
Board Diversity Action Alliance (BDAA)
Led by Ursula Burns, Gabrielle Sulzberger, The Ford Foundation, Teneo and The Executive Leadership Council, the BDAA is taking action to increase the number of racially and ethnically diverse directors on corporate boards.
Community Engagement
Business in the Community
Teneo partners with Business in the Community (BITC) to make a meaningful impact in supporting employment, education and social inclusion. Through the BITC’s job coaching program, Teneo employees across the UK complete certified training and actively help individuals navigate their path to employment. In Ireland, colleagues participate in the Time to Read program, dedicating time over two school terms to share their love of books and help children become more confident and fluent readers.
Future Frontiers
In the UK, Teneo colleagues act as mentors to transform pupils’ engagement with learning and inspire them to achieve at school and beyond.
OneTen
Teneo has been a proud pro bono partner of OneTen since its launch in 2020, supporting its mission to advance skills-first hiring and bridge the opportunity gap. Teneo amplifies OneTen’s impact through high-profile CEO engagements, media opportunities and strategic support, including refining messaging and providing media analysis to navigate the evolving labor market.
Opération Thermos
Teneo’s team in Brussels partners with Opération Thermos, an organization dedicated to providing warm meals to those in need. Our team contributes by cooking and serving meals, supporting their mission to assist vulnerable communities in Brussels.
Read Ahead
Teneo and Read Ahead have partnered since 2015. Read Ahead matches volunteer mentors with students to help them build connections, confidence and a love of reading. These mentors also help students further develop their literacy skills through weekly one-on-one virtual sessions during the school year.
School for Social Entrepreneurs
Teneo partners with the School for Social Entrepreneurs to provide pro bono consulting to social enterprises, offering strategic guidance to organizations focused on mental health support for minority communities and employment opportunities for young ex-offenders.
Teneo Gives Day
In partnership with The Bronx is Blooming and New York Cares, Teneo colleagues work on revitalization projects across several New York City parks.
Fundraising and Philanthropic Giving
Cycle for Survival
Since 2013, Teneo colleagues in the U.S. have participated in Cycle for Survival, a high-energy indoor team cycling event that raises funds for research at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
New York Cares’ Winter Wishes Program
Teneo partners with New York Cares’ Winter Wishes program to grant holiday wishes for young people in New York from low-income families, ensuring they receive meaningful gifts during the holiday season.
Samaritans
Since 2023, Teneo’s teams across the UK have partnered with Samaritans to support their mission of reducing isolation and providing lifesaving assistance. Through fundraising events and pro bono services, we have helped raise money and provided strategic insights on workplace mental health. The partnership reinforces Teneo’s commitment to employee well-being by offering valuable mental health resources.