From global players and SMEs to clusters, innovation hubs, and industry associations — this campaign unites all actors who want to turn Corporate Social Responsibility into real-world impact. It invites them to link their CSR strategies with meaningful STEM and digital skills initiatives that bridge the skills gap and empower the next generation to thrive in a tech-driven world.

It’s not just a campaign — it’s a movement.

Resources to empower industry & innovation leaders — like you.

1. Pledge & Badge Kit

A set of digital resources for companies to pledge support to EU Code Week and start their involvement with the campaign.

2. CSR Toolkit

This campaign is directly linked to the CSR Toolkit — a practical, actionable guide for businesses looking to integrate youth digital skills development into their corporate social responsibility activities. It contains a curated set of easy-to-implement, high-impact initiatives with step-by-step guidelines, checklists, templates, resources, and real-life success stories to help you and your team act with confidence.

Who can use the CSR Toolkit?

• CSR, Marketing, HR & ESG/Sustainability professionals: From start-ups to multinationals ready to align their activities with STEM and digital skills development.
• Industry Networks: Clusters, innovation hubs, associations, professional bodies, and chambers of commerce aiming to unite their members for collective impact.

What does the CSR Toolkit include?

The CSR Toolkit is designed for ease, inspiration, and action. It’s divided into three core sections:

• A. First Steps: Quick, actionable guidance to get started.
• B. Roadmap for Collaboration: Practical tips for building meaningful partnerships with schools and universities.
• C. CSR Inspiration Hub: A library of activity ideas with checklists, templates, tools, and success stories.

Plus, a list of appendices with additional materials, assets, and resources.

What kind of CSR activities can you align with EU Code Week?

From classrooms to communities, these four themes guide meaningful action within the #FutureReadyCSR movement:

• #Tech4TheClassRoom: Activities providing educational resources and learning materials to students, educators, and schools.
• #DigitalSkills4All: Initiatives ensuring equal opportunities for digital skills development for all, addressing gender and racial disparities in STEM and ICT.
• #Code4Good: Projects connecting businesses and youth to use technology, coding, and innovation to tackle societal and environmental challenges.
• #FuelTheFuture: Actions inspiring and developing the next generation of talent, supporting a tech-savvy workforce and entrepreneurial growth.

Let’s empower together the future innovators.