Cargas Joins the Salesforce Pledge 1% Movement to Expand Community Contributions

Lancaster, Pennsylvania – October 25, 2021 – Cargas announced today that it has joined Pledge 1%, a global movement enabling companies of all sizes and stages to make a positive social impact. Cargas joins more than 15,000 companies around the world in a commitment to Pledge 1% of either their product, profit, equity, and/or staff time to a charity of their choosing. These contributions, which come from businesses in more than 100 countries, have generated half a billion dollars in new philanthropy.

A recent consulting partnership with Salesforce has allowed Cargas to join the Pledge 1% movement and support this group’s vision of business as a force for good. 

“Joining this movement is a natural next step for Cargas,” said Nate Scott, President and CEO of Cargas Systems. “Our purpose of Shared Success and our commitment to the community are ingrained in our culture. We’re honored to join a movement that aligns so closely with our values.”

Participation in the Pledge 1% movement grants Cargas another outlet to give back to the community. Cargas annually sets aside 5% of profits for charitable giving, and the company’s Community Impact Team has led initiatives to support local organizations like Lancaster Science Factory, the School District of Lancaster, and Bright Side Opportunities Center.

About Pledge 1%

Pledge 1% is a global movement that inspires, educates, and empowers every entrepreneur, company, and employee to be a force for good. Over 15,000 members in 100+ countries have used Pledge 1%’s flexible framework to ignite half a billion dollars in new philanthropy. To learn more about Pledge 1% and to take the pledge visit www.pledge1percent.org.