Our community involvement

Serving as good corporate citizens

At CGI, we are passionate about the communities in which we live and work. We take the skills required to be a leading IT services company—problem solving, creativity and dedication—and put them to work to make a positive difference. Through volunteer and pro-bono initiatives and financial investments, we are committed to contributing to those causes that benefit the well-being of our communities.

CGI at work in our communities

CGI’s local proximity business model ensures that we are close to our clients and communities. We know from experience that serving locally benefits all of us globally. Read how CGI teams around the world are contributing to community development.

CGI partners with Swedish banks and police to combat child pornography

CGI is working to develop new solutions for stopping payments related to abuse.
CGI is working to develop new solutions for stopping payments related to abuse.

In 2007, CGI client Skandiabanken, a major online bank in Sweden and Norway, asked CGI for help in developing a solution to track down payments transactions for child pornography. The effort was part of the bank’s partnership with the Swedish National Police Board and ECPAT International, a global non-profit organization focused on ending the...

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Young Generation: CGI’s IT summer camp for kids in Sweden

Children of CGI members at our 2013 Young Generation IT summer camp.
Children of CGI members at our 2013 Young Generation IT summer camp.

Every year for the past 25 years, CGI’s offices in Sweden have hosted Young Generation, an IT summer camp for CGI members’ children. The camp draws hundreds of children between the ages of 6 and 12 who participate in a variety of IT projects and outdoor activities. ...

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CGI supports major Germany biking event to help chronically ill children

CGI’s Uwe Hering presents a check from CGI to Mr. Helmut Rhode, head of the Hanse-Tour Sonnenschein e.V.
CGI’s Uwe Hering presents a check from CGI to Mr. Helmut Rhode, head of the Hanse-Tour Sonnenschein e.V.

Every year sailing ships of all types and sizes and from different countries travel during the second weekend of August to the coastal city of Rostock in Germany for the Hanse Sail—the largest maritime festival in Germany and one of the largest in Europe. ...

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2013 Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer in Montreal

CGI raises $130,000 for 2013 Ride to Conquer Cancer
CGI raises $130,000 for 2013 Ride to Conquer Cancer

Fifty CGI members took part in the 2013 Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, raising more $130,000 for cancer research and treatment. CGI Founder and Executive Chairman Serge Godin also served as co-chair of the event. ...

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CGI is committed to improving the lives of veterans in the U.S.

CGI is committed to improving the lives of veterans in the U.S.
CGI is committed to improving the lives of veterans in the U.S.

CGI has a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by military veterans and their families. We also value veterans' experience, leadership, dedication and above-and-beyond work ethic. For these reasons, we're committed to supporting veterans through various hiring and charitable initiatives to tap into their talents for the benefit of our...

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CGI at work in our communities

Our business units embrace and engage in numerous causes and partner with hundreds of charitable organizations. In addition, to leverage our collective strength, we have the following national partnerships.

American Heart Association - Learn and Live Centraide United Way Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry