Corporate Citizenship

We are dedicated to laying the groundwork for a healthier, more sustainable planet where prosperity and well-being are shared throughout ASEAN. Beyond our core business, we aim to deliver a net positive impact for all our stakeholders. We actively invest in and support initiatives that build our communities' economic, environmental, and social resilience.

Across the Group, each entity plays a vital role in addressing the unique needs of its local communities, guided by its specific operating context. Through meaningful employee volunteerism, we also foster strong community bonds, build trust, and nurture lasting relationships at the grassroots level.

Our primary platform for reaching out to the community is the CIMB Foundation. Established in November 2007 with an initial endowment of RM100 million, the Foundation was created to drive CIMB's corporate social responsibility and philanthropic efforts in Malaysia.

Backed by the strong support of CIMB Group, the Foundation works hand in hand with partners to provide grants and implement long-term programmes that deliver meaningful, lasting impact. It is committed to addressing a balanced range of community, socio-economic, and environmental issues, focusing especially on areas where the need is greatest.

The Board of Trustees ensures that funds are properly administered and disbursed in accordance with the Foundation's vision, objectives and areas of focus. The CEO of CIMB Foundation leads a multi-functional team that provides organisational support for the daily management of Corporate Responsibility (CR) matters. ​

CR activities and initiatives across CIMB Group are guided by the Group Corporate Responsibility Policy and Procedure, which institutionalises guiding principles and consistent practices across the Group. It sets out the minimum requirements and standards governing these activities, as well as end-to-end processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements and to address key risks.​

CIMB delivers sustainable, long-term community benefits through strategic programmes anchored in the four key pillars of our corporate responsibility framework. This framework ensures a consistent and cohesive approach to corporate responsibility across the Group, while empowering our regional operations to address locally relevant issues with meaningful impact.