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corporate social responsibility report

COMMUNITY

A legacy of giving back.

We’re building on the Mortenson legacy of giving back and celebrating our collective efforts as community leaders, builders and volunteers.

Throughout our company’s 70-year history, our team members have been committed to building up our local communities, serving the needs of the most vulnerable, and regularly giving of their time and treasure. 

Company Focus on Environment

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Celebrating our LGBTQ+ Community

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Company-Wide Partnership with Neighborhood Forest

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2024 Community Impact in the News

Our team members give of their time, treasure and talent throughout the year. Learn more about recent ways we have impacted the communities where we work and live across the country.

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Impact Where It Matters Most

TEAM MEMBER PASSIONS

We address social challenges through community partnerships and enabling our team members to pursue their passions. Their contributions amplify Mortenson’s reach within our local communities through donations, volunteering, community learning, and leadership roles with national non-profits and charitable causes.

2023

13,795

HOURS

2022

9,715

HOURS

Team Member Involvement

2022

$645K

2023

$692K

Team Member Donations

2023

1,125+

2022

1,150+

Organizations Supported Nationwide

Corporate Social Responsibility is not just a business strategy, it’s a moral imperative. In addition to driving business results, embracing CSR is about doing what’s right for our communities, our environment, and our future generations.

Maja Rosenquist

Senior Vice President 

Top Causes By Team Member Participation

Team members are empowered to take action where action is needed — whether supporting a local charity or cause through giving, volunteering, community learning or collectively funding a global need.

  • Greater Twin Cities United Way
  • World Central Kitchen Incorporated
  • American Red Cross
  • Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc
  • World Wildlife Fund

Giving Back Made Easy

Our innovative online platform, Benevity, gives team members access to more than two million non-profits around the world and allows them to participate in donation, volunteer and learning events with their peers. In 2023, our team members donated $44K through the platform to causes and organizations that matter most to them. 

Wear Pink on Wednesdays for Breast Cancer Awareness 

Project site team members sported pink outfits, including pink shirts, shoes and even safety vests to show support of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure walk.  

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There is no greater gift we can give others than our time and treasure. We do so enthusiastically, with a smile on our faces and delight in our eyes.

Mort Mortenson, Jr.

Partnerships That Are Uniquely Mortenson

LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS

We’re committed to being more than an industry leader; we want to be catalysts for change and make a meaningful impact in our society. By actively participating on boards and committees, we bolster community leadership, foster engagement, and shape our communities in a manner that distinctly reflects Mortenson’s values and ethos.

$4M

$3M

$2M

$1M

$500K

$3.9M

$2.5M

2022

2023

Direct Community Giving

$469K

$456K

2022

2023

Company Match + Rewards Dollars

$410K+

$195K

2022

2023

Mortenson Company Foundation

From donation matching to volunteer events, we’re building on the Mortenson legacy of giving back.

COMPANY GIVING

5%

annual pre-tax 

earnings

Mortenson ACE Summit Creates Builders' Day Event

Mortenson partnered with the Utah ACE Board, Granite School District and Salt Lake Community College to create an inaugural event for students to obtain internships or full-time positions in the construction industry from local vendors. The event also raised $2,000 for the SLCC Associate Dean of Apprenticeship and Construction Related Technologies programs. The Mortenson ACE Summit is looking to replicate events like this around the country to make the Builders’ Day event occur company wide.

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Chicago's DuSable Black History Museum & Mortenson Develop Multi-Year Partnership 

Learn more about this multi-year partnership

Data Centers and Mortenson Foundation Contribute to Project Launchpad to Support Local Entrepreneurs 

The Mortenson Foundation granted $25K to this entrepreneurial program, which allows DeKalb, IL residents to receive training to pursue self-employment.  

explore the PROjeCT LAUNCHPAD program

Top Causes by Donations

Mortenson is making an impact and broadening our reach to organizations that mean the most to our teams, through charitable partnerships and causes.

  • Minnesota Teen Challenge
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
  • DORMAA Children's Home
  • Second Harvest Heartland
  • Alzheimer's Association National Office

Mortenson’s Multi-Year Support of Rainier Scholars Program

Our partnership with the Rainier Scholars Program began in 2020 offering support in a variety of ways from speaking engagements to career workshops, financial sponsorships and more. In 2023, the program looked to expand and Mortenson offered assistance advising on tenant improvements, materials, design and construction of their new space. We look forward to continuing to support the mission of the program as they expand to new regions. 

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With Help from Mortenson Team Members MN Students Raise $700K for Accessible Playground

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The Mortenson Company Foundation 

Launched in 2022, The Mortenson Company Foundation allows teams to request funds to be given directly to charities that need it most – driving social, environmental, and inclusive economic progress. The Foundation provided $410K in donations in 2023! 

Community Partnerships

Mortenson focuses on not only enabling our teams to make an impact, but to broaden our reach through partnership with charitable organizations and causes. A few of these include:

United Way

For 60+ years, Mortenson has supported United Way to make our communities stronger, giving millions to the organization across the country.

ACE Mentor Program

One of our biggest investments is in ACE Mentor Program of America. By introducing high school students to a variety of industry careers, we continue to create excitement within the next generation.

American Heart Associaiton

Mortenson has supported the American Heart Association in many ways, from fostering donations and Heart Walks, to providing heart monitoring on project sites.

bikeMS

Since 2009, we have biked and raised over $600,000 to fund progress in MS research and services. 2022 was a record-breaking year of engagement for us.

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Corporate Social Responsibility report

SEE THE 2024 

REPORT Overview

Our 2024 CSR Report embodies and celebrates our impact on People, Planet and Community throughout our business.

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