Global Citizenship Report 2017
This section is by no means a comprehensive collection of our efforts, but rather a sample of highlights that aims to provide insight into how we deploy our products, people and financial resources to serve as engaged problem-solvers in our communities, promote economic mobility and create economies in which households at all income levels have the opportunity to succeed. CATALYZING INCLUSIVE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES Innovative Local Government and Community Change Agents Engaged more than 100 cities globally in advancing sustainability projects through the Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative supported by the Citi Foundation. Infrastructure Financed more than $7 billion in green building and sustainable transportation projects globally. Affordable Housing and Homeownership Provided more than $4.7 billion in loans for affordable housing projects in the U.S. Thriving Small Businesses Provided more than $11 billion in lending to small businesses in the U.S. Financial Inclusion Expanded our ATM Community Network to provide fee-waived access to more than 400,000 clients of minority-owned banks and credit unions in the U.S. Future of Work Invested more than $43 million by the Citi Foundation globally in preparing youth for the 21st century job market through Pathways to Progress. Inclusive and Resilient Communities At Citi we believe that, thanks to our resources and expertise, we are well-placed to affect positive change in communities around the world. We are committed to engaging in important issues that affect our employees, clients and communities, speaking out in support of equality, respect and protecting our environment, and standing against discrimination and repression. We also make sure to listen closely to the local governments, nonprofits and community organizations that work on the frontlines every day. Most of all, we are committed to taking action. We are proud of the range of work we do — from infrastructure to affordable housing to jobs — to create more inclusive and resilient communities. 88
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