American Express is committed to providing its employees with a safe work environment. As a responsible employer, the company recognizes the importance of supporting efforts to help end domestic violence through education, awareness and prevention initiatives. Through the American Express Foundation, the company supports a number of community-based programs serving victims of domestic violence. American Express Company was founded in 1850 and is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, insurance and international banking.