Inspiring Horizons: Copeland’s Social Impact Program
Inspiring Horizons is Copeland’s social impact program, created to empower, enable and encourage children, youth and young adults in less advantaged neighborhoods and underrepresented groups. Through volunteering, Copeland helps expand access to education, connection and opportunity in communities around the world.
Lasting progress starts with people. Through Inspiring Horizons, Copeland combines colleague volunteerism, giving and local partnerships to create meaningful support for young people. Launched in 2025, Inspiring Horizons provides a global framework for our social impact efforts. The program aligns locally organized activities with a clear focus on improving lives through access and education. This approach lets regional teams respond to local community needs while advancing a shared global mission.
Volunteering is central to the program. Copeland colleagues contribute their time, skills and energy through company-sponsored events and community initiatives. To support this, we provide all colleagues with one day of paid time off for Copeland-sponsored volunteer events. Financial contributions and in-kind donations support our colleagues’ volunteer efforts. Together, these actions strengthen our ability to create measurable and lasting community value.
Inspiring Horizons reflects Copeland’s long-term commitment to helping young people realize their full potential.
Our areas of focus
Our commitment to community impact centers around addressing critical social and environmental challenges. By focusing our efforts, we aim to maximize the positive outcomes of our initiatives and drive sustainable change. These areas define the foundation of our approach to building a better future.
Areas of impact
Our initiatives aim to create lasting change by focusing on critical areas that drive social and economic progress. By addressing key challenges and fostering collaboration, we work to empower communities with sustainable solutions. These efforts are designed to maximize impact and deliver measurable results.
Inspiring Horizons events around the world
From empowering young individuals to develop technical skills to creating pathways for future careers, these examples reflect Copeland’s dedication to building long-term opportunities for all.
Supporting students in St. Louis
Copeland's St. Louis team partners with The Little Bit Foundation to support under-resourced students across 54 school communities. Employees volunteer at warehouse events, monthly mobile markets, book fairs and career fairs, helping students access essentials and explore future opportunities. This partnership reflects our commitment to removing barriers and opening doors for the next generation.
Improving a school in Mexico
In San Antonio de los Chacón, Mexico, the Building Minds and Hearts school needed significant repairs and Copeland colleagues from our Chihuahua plant came together to help. The team repaired walls and restrooms, improved electrical infrastructure and cleared outdoor areas. They also donated school supplies and furniture. This hands-on effort created a safer, more welcoming learning environment for students and teachers, demonstrating our commitment to the communities where our colleagues live and work.
Preparing young adults for the job market
Copeland’s Belluno, Italy site partnered with local associations Insieme Si Può and Integra to support young unemployed foreign residents facing socio-economic challenges. The event introduced participants to Copeland’s production environment, included a factory tour and provided practical guidance on the Italian job market.
Copeland volunteers and the HR team led sessions on employment contracts, job search strategies, workers’ rights and responsibilities. The day concluded with hands-on resume building and mock interviews, helping participants strengthen skills and confidence for future opportunities.
Encouraging girls to explore engineering
In Aachen, Germany, Copeland volunteers launched an Inspiring Horizons event for Girls’ Day, a national initiative that encourages schoolgirls to explore careers where women remain underrepresented.
The students met Copeland leaders, toured the Aachen labs and took part in hands-on experiments. The experience gave participants a practical look at engineering and energy-related technologies while helping them imagine new career possibilities.
Expanding access through STEM and community connection
Copeland’s teams in Suzhou, China, hosted Inspiring Horizons activities focused on education, connection and encouragement. At the Suzhou Research and Solutions Center, children from local communities participated in interactive experiences such as 3D modeling exploration and electromagnetic science experiments.
A second event at the Suzhou plant brought together children and families for age-based educational and cultural programming in a safe, welcoming environment.
