In the community

One of the beliefs around which the fledgling Macquarie Bank formed its philosophy in the early 1970s was that, as a company is a member of the society in which it operates it follows that one of its duties is to work in different ways for the betterment of that society. This belief drove Macquarie's early community support programs, which were formalised in 1984 when the Macquarie Foundation was established.

Today, the Foundation and its activities reflect the drive, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit that characterizes Macquarie. Finding inspired solutions to difficult problems is a cornerstone of the Macquarie way, and our people have ensured that this philosophy is synonymous with the approach and work of the Foundation.

The Macquarie Foundation focuses its resources in six core areas: education, the arts, health research and health care, welfare and the environment. We look for opportunities that are innovative, that are genuinely responsive to the community's needs and that enable us to utilise Macquarie's unique approach in a manner that will make a real difference.

In addition, Macquarie Cook Energy’s community involvement initiatives have previously included:

• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Youth Foundation
• National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
• Council for Energy Resource Tribes
• U.S. Minority Business Development Agency – Medweek
• Asian Business League
• Weingart Center Association
• Boys & Girls Club of San Pedro
• Boy Scouts of America
• Anti-Defamation League
• Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation
• Sempra Energy Community Advisory Panel
• Board member for the Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies – The Anderson School at UCLA
• Sponsor and active participant in the UCLA summer program for minority MBA students
• Beverly Hills High School Internship Program
• Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
• Century City Chamber of Commerce
• Mentor to various WMBE companies

For more information about the Macquarie Foundation, download the 2005 Annual Review (pdf 695 KB)