Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

Community outreach and volunteerism is deeply ingrained in our company culture. Vantor team members are encouraged to organize and participate in activities that uplift the communities where Vantor has a footprint. Additionally, our team members are active through community service projects, mentorship programs, charitable drives and nonprofit board service. We host an annual Vantor Cares week to provide an opportunity for our entire Vantor community to come together and give back in meaningful ways through shared service. Site leads at each Vantor location around the globe coordinate opportunities for employees to volunteer with local non-profits, offering either on-site or off-site engagement options throughout the week.

We use our core competencies of satellite data and analytics to help a wide variety of causes that serve a public good. Vantor provides satellite imagery in the form of in-kind donations through multiple channels to leverage technology for social good and global transparency, including our News Bureau, Open Data Program and Purpose Partner Program. Vantor’s News Bureau initiative delivers high-resolution imagery, analytics and expertise to trusted and respected media organizations around the world, providing indisputable truth at a time when credibility is critical. Vantor imagery has contributed to award-winning reporting, including Pulitzer Prize, Emmy and Peabody-winning investigations across the more than 1,100 journalists in our network. Our Open Data Program provides imagery and related data to support humanitarian response and relief efforts during a global crisis, with a focus on natural disasters. Our goal is to assist response efforts with timely, actionable information for disaster management. Vantor’s Purpose Partners Program was designed to support nonprofit organizations that use geospatial data for the benefit of local communities. Vantor formed long-term relationships with five Purpose Partners, including the Jane Goodall Institute and International Justice Mission. Purpose Partners received a complimentary subscription to Vantor data and associated support to help accelerate their missions.

Vantor Foundation

The Vantor Foundation supports organizations that improve the lives of individuals, embrace their diversity and provide them with the tools and opportunities needed to thrive. Since its launch in 2020, the Foundation has focused on advancing STEM education for underserved populations, helping veterans and active-duty military and their families, and supporting global disaster preparedness and relief. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors supported by a nongoverning Advisory Committee and Grantmaking Committee that provide guidance and perspective regarding the Foundation and its activities. Additionally, the Foundation’s Finance Committee assists with monitoring and overseeing the financial policies, goals and budgets that support the mission of the Foundation. We maintain a Vantor Foundation Conflict of Interest Policy and Investment Policy that is reviewed annually.