Placing the utmost importance on transparency in ESG reporting, Dow is committed to the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the SDGs.
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Director, Membership and Member ServicesColleen leads the strategy and operations related to the recruitment and retention of member companies. Since joining the center in 2001 Colleen has had thousands of conversations with business professionals on the challenges and opportunities corporate citizenship presents to them. In her current role she uses her knowledge and experience to provide direction on content connected to member services. Prior to joining the Center, Colleen worked in the non-profit sector. She received her MBA and MSW from Boston College.
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Blue Cross NC’s corporate citizenship efforts aim to address systemic racism head-on in collaboration with community organizations to address social determinants of health that cause health inequity.
Read MoreBCCCC is proud to launch our new online member community, where CSR professionals from across the globe can exchange ideas, ask questions, and network in a safe space. If your company is a BCCCC member, you'll want to check this out. If not, you'll want to join.
Read MoreAs the material risks of climate change become more evident—from extreme temperatures to weather events that cost billions of dollars in damage to lives and property—corporate commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are growing.
Read MoreOver the past year, 70 percent of companies have rolled out new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments. A whopping 96 percent plan to extend talent strategies to build a more equitable workplace. Read what's working....
Read MoreOne of the main drivers of success in sustainability is having a corporate culture—including the attitudes of employees, leaders, and other internal stakeholders—that supports and powers environmental, social, and governance initiatives.
Read MoreWith more pressure than ever to prove the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments, corporate citizenship teams are challenged to track outcomes over many small gifts or grants. Larger consolidated investments offer the advantage of centralized accountability with community partners.
Read MoreDisaster preparedness is a long-term commitment that should be part of every company’s corporate citizenship strategy.
Read MoreAs diverse entrepreneurs were disproportionately affected by the recent economic downturn, Nielsen and Fiserv stepped in with critical resources.
Read MoreHoping to build a career in corporate social responsibility. Experts weigh in on the paths, skills, and networking that launched their CSR career success.
Read MoreLearn about one company's robust social impact strategy rooted in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read MoreHow Nasdaq is using its influence as an exchange to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion among its own employees, communities, and the market at large.
Read MoreHow one company successfully navigated its new virtual volunteering program and tracked results for employee engagement and loyalty.
Read MoreEvidence shows offering workplace giving and matching gifts options can have a positive impact on employee attitudes toward their companies.
Read MoreA regularly updated post on how Center members are stepping up to support responders, remove barriers to healthcare, and provide services and products to those who need them most.
Read MoreOn this International Women’s Day, we are spotlighting gender equality with the story of how one company is promoting women in STEM.
Read MoreThe Campbell Soup Foundation, the charitable arm of Campbell’s, has provided financial support to local champions that inspire positive change in communities throughout the U.S. where the company’s employees live and work
Read MoreCommitted to economic inclusion, Tufts Health Plan has spent $80-plus million with businesses owned by people of color, women, veterans, people with disabilities and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Read MoreTCFD-aligned reporting helped Verizon place its existing climate goals in a strategic context by connecting them to long-term business strategies.
Read MoreDutch Bros Coffee has always maintained its promise to give back to its community, and one way it does that is through various fundraising drives held throughout the year.
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