Generating meaningful impact and effecting lasting change requires a fair understanding of the issues faced by a community, identifying needs, allocating resources, forging partnerships to implement programs, as well as measuring the impact of corporate programs addressing the needs of such communities.

The Sustainability in 3D Study commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania (AmCham Romania), sponsored by Metropolitan Life and elaborated by the Association for Community Relations (ARC) is meant to off er a comprehensive overview of the positive impact that AmCham member companies have on the Romanian economy, society and environment.

It focuses on four key areas of society: education, health, environment and community development.