Corporate Responsibility at Ancestry
Added 24 new DNA ancestral regions across Europe, West Asia, South & Southeast Asia, and Africa
Corporate Responsibility at Ancestry
We are committed to enhancing our products and leveraging our resources to build more connected, sustainable, and resilient communities for generations to come.
"Our global workforce is working to empower our people and partners to meaningfully serve our customers and create a positive impact on our communities and planet."
— Howard Hochhauser, President & CEO
Our Impact By The Numbers
Added 24 new DNA ancestral regions across Europe, West Asia, South & Southeast Asia, and Africa
Added 63 ethnic groups from across Western, Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa
Provided 13M+ students access to Ancestry records, through AncestryClassroom at no cost, surpassing 2025 target
Embarked on our 3rd History Makers National College Tour and Scholarship Program at 4 HBCUs, TCUs, and HSIs across the United States
Made 1.1M culturally significant records at risk of being forgotten available for free as part of Ancestry’s $3M pledge through 2025
1,900+ hours of Volunteer Time Off recorded by Ancestry employees in 2024
Reduced AncestryDNA kit production and distribution emissions by more than 12% including the rollout of new recycled packaging materials
Reduced carbon emissions by 8% across Ancestry’s scope 1, 2, and largest scope 3 contributors
Empowering Our People & Partners
It is through an engaged global workforce and partner community that we can deliver our mission of empowering journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. We remain dedicated to creating a professional environment where employees and partners from all backgrounds feel safe, supported, and a sense of belonging.
Serving Our Customers
We are dedicated to maintaining the trust of the millions of people who choose us as the platform for discovering their history. We are continuously expanding our record collections and adding increased precision to the AncestryDNA experience to serve more people globally, while keeping data security at the forefront.
Supporting Our Communities and Planet
We mobilize Ancestry’s workforce and products to build more connected and resilient communities by preserving and amplifying at-risk history, protecting the planet, and empowering the next generation of history makers.