Corporate Social Responsibility

Sustainability & environmental commitments

At Blanchard, sustainability is embedded into how we design and deliver our services and continuously improve our business. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact while creating long-term value for our people, customers, communities, and planet.

Our approach is guided by four strategic pillars: Environment, People, Governance, and Community, with measurable commitments that support our long-term sustainability strategy.

Our Sustainability Strategy

Environment — Reduce our environmental footprint.
People — Create an inclusive, healthy workplace.
Governance — Operate ethically, securely, and transparently.
Community — Strengthen the communities we serve.

Our Environmental Focus

Green Campus — Creating healthier, more sustainable workplaces by reducing energy consumption, water use, and waste. 
Sustainable Products — Designing lower-impact learning experiences through digital-first delivery, responsible sourcing, and reduced material consumption. 
Carbon Reduction — Reducing operational emissions through smarter travel, regional delivery, digital learning, and continual operational improvements.



Our 2030 Commitments

Progress against these commitments will be measured, reviewed, and reported annually as part of Blanchard's sustainability reporting program.

Decarbonize Operations

Achieve 100% carbon-free electricity, reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 30%, and reduce Scope 3 emissions by 20% from a 2025 baseline.

Carbon-Neutral Printed Materials

Achieve carbon-neutral printed learning materials through reduction-first design and verified offset strategies.

Circular Product Design

Reduce printed material weight per learner by 35% and ensure 95% of printed materials (by weight) are recyclable or compostable.

Water Stewardship

Reduce total water use at headquarters by 20% from a 2025 baseline.

Expanding Leadership Education

Reach 3,000 students and 1,000 champions globally and increase annual scholarship awards by 50% from a 2025 baseline.

Colleague & Community Impact

Double Ambassador volunteer hours from a 2025 baseline while maintaining >90% colleague engagement.

Strategic Partnerships

Establish 25 strategic crosssector partnerships and increase annual charitable giving by 25% from a 2025 baseline.

Governance & Transparency

Maintain 100% annual ethics and compliance training completion and achieve 95% Vendor Code of Conduct acknowledgment across in-scope strategic suppliers.
Greenhouse gas graph

Measuring our impact

Blanchard measures greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 categories to understand our environmental impact and identify opportunities for continual improvement.

Our latest greenhouse gas inventory shows that most of our emissions fall under Scope 3. The largest share is represented by purchased goods and services, reflecting the materials, technology platforms, suppliers, and partners that support our global delivery model.

Understanding where our emissions occur helps us focus our efforts where they can have the greatest impact. Our priorities include improving the sustainability of our learning materials and product design, reducing travel emissions through digital-first delivery, and strengthening engagement with suppliers across our value chain.

Our greenhouse gas inventory is prepared using Carbonhound and supports our commitment to transparent reporting, data-led decision-making, and ongoing environmental improvement. Progress against our sustainability goals will be measured, reviewed, and reported annually.

group of volunteers

A culture of giving

Blanchard works toward improving the planet, people, prosperity, and purpose. Our goals support environmental impact through greener solutions, ethical commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) and meaningful work. We consciously invest in our business and our people, and give back to the community while encouraging our colleagues to do the same.

food bank volunteers

Giving back to the community

We are committed to financially supporting non-profit organizations that strengthen local communities. In addition to supporting our own Blanchard Institute, we regularly make direct donations to 501(c) charities, and offer free leadership and self-development training to youth, educational professionals, and nonprofit organization leaders.

Blanchard for Others

Blanchard for Others, our internal non-profit, provides financial contributions from employee contributions and fundraising events to charitable organizations, relief funds, and educational programs that improve the quality of life for those in need.

Blanchard Ambassadors

The Blanchard Ambassador Program enables our colleagues to spend up to 40 hours per year, during business hours, to perform meaningful service in the community, using their skills and talents to enhance the safety, happiness, and success of others.

Blanchard Institute

Blanchard Institute provides access to training, research, and development programs to help students of all ages and experience levels develop the life and leadership skills they need to thrive. Learn More
You really become an adult when you realize life is about what you give rather than what you get.
Ken Blanchard

Protecting our environment

Blanchard strives to conserve natural resources by minimizing energy consumption, reducing emissions, and increasing awareness. We have a green campus with recycling, EV charging stations, LED lighting, and a protected nature trail. We innovate around ethical production processes by promoting a digital-first experience with a circular-economy approach. We work every day to reduce our carbon footprint so that future generations will inherit a healthy, sustainable planet.