Skip Navigation About Us At Mercedes-Benz, our employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Quick Facts The First Driver Corporate Social Responsibility Quick Facts For nearly a century, Mercedes-Benz has made it our mission to move the world. Through our employees and their achievements, we’ve created a company we can all be proud of. 94 Years Mercedes-Benz was founded in 1926 by Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach and Emil Jellinek, whose daughter Mercedes is our original namesake. 93 Locations With offices in 93 locations worldwide and a corporate headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, our global presence continues to grow. 5 Continents Our vehicles are manufactured in 17 countries on five continents, and distributed all over the world. 6 Firsts From the crumple zone in 1959 to the airbag in 1980 and PRE-SAFE® braking in 2002, Mercedes-Benz has invented many of the automotive technologies we see today. Bertha Benz: The First Driver She forged the road ahead and paved it for us all. Discover the story of Bertha Benz and her historic first drive. Corporate Social Responsibility Mercedes-Benz USA is committed to being a valued and vibrant member of the communities in which our employees live and work. The primary goal is to protect the next generation and will be accomplished through philanthropic partnerships improve the education, empowerment and environment of underserved and marginalized groups. Mercedes-Benz USA supports our communities through volunteerism in which our employees and executives not only participate in projects, but also share the expertise and experience that we at Mercedes are uniquely qualified to provide. Safe Spaces We believe safety is more than a feature. It is a right. This year, we want to reinforce Mercedes-Benz's commitment to safety as it extends beyond the vehicle and into our personal and digital lives. So, we are partnering with ambassadors and allies within the LGBTQIA+ community to amplify the conversation and drive action toward the safety of everyone. Learn More Mercedes All In Since moving to Atlanta, MBUSA employees have collectively contributed over 15,000+ hours of volunteerism to local nonprofit partners. We are proud MBUSA employees and executives not only participate in projects impacting the next generation of future leaders, but also bring together the perspectives of all backgrounds, skillsets, life experiences, preferences, abilities and beliefs. We are truly Driving YOUR Future and go #MercedesAllIn Check out some of our recent volunteer activations here! The Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund Through our national partnership with the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, Mercedes-Benz helps honor military service and sacrifice by providing scholarships to veterans and military family members, particularly the children of our nation’s fallen and disabled. Since 2014, Johnny Mac has invested more than $20 million in scholarships to over 3,000 scholars. Visit johnnymac.org We Support Education throughout Atlanta For MBUSA, Atlanta is home. That’s why we enlist the help of local nonprofit partners to ensure equitable access to education. Through strategic relationships with Atlanta Public Schools and Sandy Springs Education Force, we are able to support additional nonprofits offering crucial wrap around services to students and their families. Learn more about recent partners here: Communities in Schools Atlanta, Page Turners Make Great Learners and Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber Scholarship Fund We Create Thriving Environments We believe in protecting children’s environment by way of safe communities. To meet these goals, we engage with multiple organizations that focus on creating safe neighborhoods with access to after school activities, healthy food educational series, and mentorship programs. Learn more about recent partners here: Community Assistance Center, Second Helpings Atlanta, West Side Future Fund, and Trees Atlanta. We Provide Unique Thought Leadership In addition to giving time and treasure through employee volunteerism efforts and charitable grants, MBUSA is committed to provide expertise by way of executives leadership. Members of our Executive Management team represent the company as board members at the following organizations: Automotive Training Center, Junior Achievement of Georgia, Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, L.E.A.D., Communities in Schools, and local and state Chambers of Commerce. We Empower the Next Generation Our brand has always been synonymous with achievement, and with that, our CSR efforts strive to support the success of the next generation of bright minds. Through strategic partnerships, our employees help create educational programs on career readiness, goal setting, job shadowing and more. 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