Purpose: Empowering Communities

We design with purpose, building technologies and experiences that enhance lives while minimizing environmental impact. Our commitment to responsible product innovation matches our focus on creating shared value for customers, communities, and partners through thoughtful engagement and responsible business practices.

Partnering for Social Impact

Through longstanding partnerships with organizations like the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, DonorsChoose, and FIRST Robotics, HARMAN is expanding access to education, music, and technology. In India, our collaboration with the Smile Foundation continues to provide digital literacy training to underserved students, equipping them with the tools for future-ready careers. Meanwhile, HARMAN's support of STEAM programs throughout North America fosters early innovation and curiosity among girls and underrepresented youth.

A Culture of Purpose-Driven Service

HARMAN employees across the globe embody our purpose by investing time, creativity, and expertise in community-focused initiatives. From mentoring students in STEM fields to revitalizing local environments, volunteering is an essential part of our culture. In 2024, our teams logged thousands of volunteer hours through organized service days, including HARMAN Gives Back Week, during which employees in cities like Novi, Detroit, Bangalore, and Suzhou collaborated with local nonprofits to serve meals, plant trees, support shelters, and distribute educational resources.

Strategic Partnerships

At HARMAN, our commitment to people extends into the communities we serve through HARMAN Inspired, our global cause initiative that empowers the next generation via music, technology, and service. From 2024 to 2025, we deepened our impact through strategic partnerships aligned with our values.

Charity Miles: Moving for Good

HARMAN employees turned everyday movement into meaningful impact

Logged 749,757 miles, supporting 165 charities—including top picks like World Wildlife Fund, Save The Children, and UNICEF.
In our second annual Global Charity Miles Challenge, over 360 employees across three teams—United By Miles, Steppingstones, and Speedy Snails—logged 15,000+ miles, raising $4,600+ for international charities while promoting wellness and camaraderie.
We celebrated Charity Miles Champions, spotlighting perseverance and balance. Notably, Manoj Kumar of HARMAN India cycled 6,000 km around India's Golden Quadrilateral.

Music Will: Amplifying Access to Music Education

HARMAN continues its partnership with Music Will to expand music education in underserved communities—launching new programs, training 1,240 teachers, donating 3,375 instruments, and reaching over 801,000 students.

Highlights include:

At CES 2024 and HARMAN EXPLORE, we held a guitar auction featuring a signed instrument from Green Day, with matched donations supporting music education. Winner Shawn DuBravac shared a heartfelt video on music's impact.
In 2025, for Music in Our Schools Month, HARMAN and Music Will teamed up with Wyclef Jean to inspire students at TAPCo in the Bronx, featuring performances, a Q&A, and donations of 90 instruments, 30 HARMAN headphones, and a JBL Pro speaker.

1,000 Dreams Fund: Empowering Women in STEAM

HARMAN's long-standing collaboration with the 1,000 Dreams Fund entered its 8^th year last year. HARMAN continues to support young women pursuing careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) through the New Face of Tech Scholarship and the MentorHER Initiative. We provided funding, mentorship, and networking with HARMAN employees to help women overcome barriers and thrive in technical fields. Over $16,000 in scholarships were awarded globally in 2024.

Make Music Day at HARMAN Recent Highlights

Over the past several years, HARMAN has embraced Make Music Day as a global celebration of creativity, connection, and the transformative power of music.

The 2024 theme, United in HARMANy, focused on music's ability to foster unity across cultures and communities. Highlights included:

Pulsations Relay: A 24-hour international music relay featuring artists from 24 countries, including a performance by A.R. Rahman in India. HARMAN provided AKG microphones to ensure crystal-clear audio for global audiences.
Local Celebrations: Offices in India, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil hosted karaoke, live bands, dance classes, and talent shows, engaging hundreds of employees and their families

In 2025, the theme Let the Music Move You inspired immersive experiences and innovative activations across the globe including:

Carpool Karaoke: In New York City, Novi, and Northridge, employees did car karaoke while professional backup singers joined from the backseat, creating a concert-like experience on wheels. Employees celebrated with Global Office Events in India, China, Mexico, Poland and Brazil with karaoke, live bands, games, dance classes, talent shows and more.