The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation created the Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN) to provide 6 million Africans with access to safe water by the end of 2020.
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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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CVS Health provides support to first responders, community organizations, and employees before, during, and after times of disaster.
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Read MoreAccenture's Skills to Succeed has helped equip more than 1.2 million people with workplace and entrepreneurial skills needed in today's global economy.
Read MoreRead about Dogeared, a global accessories brand, and its strategic approach to corporate citizenship that ensures the values of its workforce are represented.
Read MoreMerck for Mothers, Merck's initiative to reduce preventable maternal mortality, is contributing to SDG target 3.1.
Read MoreBy engaging with their clients to refine best practices and determine both their needs and those of the communities they serve, EY leverages its unique skill sets to achieve business and social value.
Read MoreThe Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Member Orientation webinar will help connect you to the services that are available as part of your membership.
Read MoreThe employee leave policy represents a huge shift in responding to the needs of employees and an increased awareness of the value such policies can bring to the business and the economy as a whole.
Read MoreA group of top business and sustainability leaders discuss reporting practices that will assure progress toward game-changing sustainability targets.
Read MoreCorporate Social Responsibility community involvement efforts don’t benefit only the neighborhoods they touch, they offer benefits to the business as well.
Read MoreSuccessful elements of CSR employee volunteer programs.
Read MoreEmployee engagement is key to company performance, leading to positive effects such as higher productivity, improved work quality, and decreased job turnover.
Read MoreArcelorMittal has recognized the need for technology that will minimize the effect steel production has on the environment.
Read MoreTo address social issues through business community involvement efforts, many companies develop corporate giving programs to achieve the greatest possible business and social value. Workplace giving efforts are an important corporate social responsibility component of these efforts. As a case study, KPMG LLP,developed strategic community relationships to build an education continuum that impacts a student’s education from early childhood through adult learning.
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