Social impact—Commitment to corporate social responsibility

We’re making an impact on our world

We broaden access to data and AI education and support data and AI solutions for positive impact. Our goal is to amplify the use of technology for good and collaborate to create a multiplier effect for impact.

Our social impact initiatives

Data and AI Education

We expand access to data and AI literacy, skills, and careers globally. Through our Data Explorers program, scholarships, and joint philanthropic initiatives, we’re helping learners of all ages succeed in an ever-evolving, data-driven world.

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The NetApp Social Impact awards showcase customers and partners making a difference.

Data and AI for Good

We team up with customers, partners, and NetAppers worldwide to use data and AI for social and environmental improvement. Through our grantmaking and Customer Partner Social Impact Awards, we amplify their efforts.

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Employee Community Engagement

We empower employees to support the causes closest to their hearts through volunteer time off, volunteer grants, matching gifts, and companywide signature events.

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Our impact by the numbers

of NetAppers participated in volunteering and/or giving ¹

.8M

donated to support 5K nonprofits worldwide ¹

250

reached globally with Data and AI Education programs ¹

Harnessing the power of data and AI for good

The NetApp Customer Partner Social Impact Awards honor organizations using NetApp solutions to drive positive social and environmental change. The awards spotlight their achievements, inspire action, and amplify the power of data-driven impact.

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Meet our customers and partners

TasNetworks delivers sustainable energy for Tasmania

Providing sustainable energy for Tasmania

Powered by NetApp technology, TasNetworks has built a secure digital infrastructure that provides safe, cost-effective and reliable energy to nearly 300,000 customers.

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CCI uses data and AI to eradicate childhood cancer

Eradicating childhood cancer with data

By partnering with NetApp, Children’s Cancer Institute can better manage and analyze the genetic data generated through its research—accelerating discoveries that bring us one step closer to a cure for childhood cancer.

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Prosthetic hands that change lives

Collaboration with NetApp supports COVVI as they create state-of-the-art bionic hands that are cloud-enabled, continuously updated, and secure.  

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Discover more in our ESG Impact report

In our annual ESG Impact Report, NetApp showcases how we leverage data and AI for good and uphold our core values to positively impact individuals and communities, fostering a more equitable and sustainable future for all. This includes a yearly update on our Social Impact initiatives.

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FY25 YTD, as of March 2025.

Our Commitment