UnitedHealth Group takes pride in its record of good corporate citizenship. We seek to improve the health and quality of life of communities we serve through employee involvement, business contributions, financial support for the United Health Foundation, and responsible environmental practices.   United Health Foundation The United Health Foundation, established in 1999, is a nonprofit, private foundation solely funded by UnitedHealth Group. The foundation provides physicians, health professionals, individuals and community leaders with information, including America's Health Rankings and the BMJ Publishing Group's Clinical Evidence, that promotes decisions that lead to better health outcomes and healthier communities. Visit the United Health Foundation Web site for more information about its charitable mission and activities.   Community Investment UnitedHealth Group businesses provide charitable support for community initiatives that improve the quality of life and health in communities in which they do business. Hundreds of organizations, such as the Alzheimer's Association, American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Clubs and Big Brothers/Big Sisters, benefit from charitable contributions made locally by our local offices throughout the country. United Minnesota is a 10-year, $100 million initiative benefiting communities in Minnesota, home of UnitedHealth Group’s headquarters for 30 years. United Minnesota is designed to improve health, education and well-being in the state through alliances with community organizations that have demonstrated success in improving the quality of life in Minnesota. Learn more about United Minnesota. (PDF)   Annual Giving Campaign UnitedHealth Group also supports communities in which it has a business presence by conducting an annual nationwide giving campaign that solicits employee donations to community charities of their choice.   Sponsorships and Events UnitedHealth Group businesses participate in a myriad of programs and events in their communities. These include walk-a-thons for the March of Dimes, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association and Multiple Sclerosis Society; fundraising efforts such as the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days, Toys for Tots, school supply drives, and blood donation drives.   Volunteerism Employees are encouraged to make a positive difference in their communities by contributing their time and talents to support not-for-profit organizations and activities. Many locations have volunteer councils that plan and coordinate community service and volunteer efforts.   Protecting the Environment UnitedHealth Group is committed to protecting the environment through a variety of programs aimed at reducing energy consumption and resource impact. For example, the company participates in the Energy Star program, a voluntary partnership between business and the U.S. government, which promotes energy-efficient workplace practices. Energy Star buildings typically operate 20 percent more efficiently than nonqualified buildings. UnitedHealth Group currently has more than 10 buildings that are Energy Star qualified. Additional conservation efforts include: installation of automated scheduling of building HVAC and lighting, application of solar film, paper recycling programs, furniture redeployment, carpet recycling, computer equipment reuse, a carpooling program and LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for a new 350,000 square foot office building.

Download UnitedHealth Group's Social Responsibility Report (PDF)   Download an overview of UnitedHealth Group's California Health Care Investment Program (PDF), a program designed to increase access to capital by qualified California health care entities serving underserved, low-income and underinsured communities and populations in California.