The Next Generation Matters: For more than a century, Cox Enterprises has successfully evolved. Our vision has always been about the next generation — businesses, employees, customers, community and family. Our willingness to innovate and make smart bets is a Cox tradition. Because we are family — owned and privately held, our company has had the freedom to make bold, wise investments and seek new growth opportunities. We are constantly asking, “Now, what’s next?”
Governor Cox always believed in putting his investments back into the business to spur growth — a philosophy and commitment we still advocate at Cox Enterprises.
Cox has a strong interest in companies that are disruptive to existing technologies and business practices. The Cox Innovation Fund was created in 2013 as an ongoing collaboration by Jim Kennedy, chairman of Cox Enterprises, and entrepreneur and Cox Board member Tripp Rackley. Our goal is to bolster new business opportunities that seek to render existing technology obsolete.
“Cox dispels the myth that big companies can’t innovate. Cox Innovation Fund was created in eight days, from idea to implementation. Cox has the added benefit of being a private company. Rather than pressure from the stock market to show quarterly gains, Cox has the commitment from its family shareholders to invest in new ideas.”
— Tripp Rackley, serial entrepreneur and Cox Board member
“Greening our operations and supporting environmental nonprofits creates long- term environmental and fiscal sustainability. We all have a responsibility — corporations, nonprofits, public sectors and individuals — to create a sustainable environment for future generations.”
TRUE NORTH
At Cox, we are developing an eco-system of sustainability through innovation. This is what powers our partnership with True North Venture Partners, a firm that invests in and supports early stage businesses with the potential to transform, expand and lead global industries.
Founded by Michael Ahearn, a Cox Board member, True North Venture Partners targets industries like energy, water, agriculture and waste.
Michael J. Ahearn Founder,
True North Venture Partners
Cox conserves
Launched in 2007, Cox Conserves is our national sustainability program focused on saving energy, reducing waste and conserving water. Every Cox division is involved, and we encourage our 50,000 employees and their families to adopt eco-friendly practices to reduce our impact on the planet long-term.
Last year, Cox expanded our ambitious goals and is now sharing best conservation practices with top suppliers.
$100 Million
Invested in conservation/ sustainability through our operations, partnerships and non-profit grants
Cox Conserves Goals:
Send zero waste to landfills in the next seven to 10 years
Become carbon and water neutral over the next three decades
Cox Conserves
- Energy Conservation
- Water Conservation
- Waste Diversion & Recycling
- Community Engagement