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Katherine V. Smith

Executive Director

Katherine is executive director of the Center for Corporate Citizenship, Boston College Carroll School of Management, and part-time faculty in the Carroll School of Management. As executive director, she oversees all of the Center's activities and strategic ventures.

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Corporate Social Impact: Locally and Abroad

Corporate giving, employee volunteering, community partnerships... See the latest examples of corporate social impact at work, both locally and around the world.

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Companies Celebrate Black History Month and More

In recognition of Black History Month, here's a roundup of how our corporate members are reflecting on Black history while working to advance inclusion in the workplaces and communities they serve.

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How Companies Are Responding to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

A roundup of companies responding to the crisis in Turkey and Syria, following the most destructive earthquake to hit the region in over twenty years.

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Examples of Company Mentoring Programs

January is National Mentoring Month. As the month wraps up, we're spotlighting examples of company mentoring programs, reverse mentoring insights, as well as individual mentors who are working to help mentees from all backgrounds realize their full potential.

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2023 MLK Day of Service

A roundup of company efforts to make the most of MLK Day 2023 through Days of Service programs. Read examples of local and national volunteer efforts, along with our regular weekly lineup of member news and CSR job posts.

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ESG Strategy, Talent, and Retention

As we kick off 2023, corporate citizens are talking about ESG strategies and the talent needed to get the work done. Our members are also talking about how corporate citizenship efforts can be effective in retaining top talent, along with more great examples of community involvement, employee volunteering, and efforts to cultivate inclusive workplaces.

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Corporate Citizens Closing Out 2022

A special shout out to the corporate citizens on the Advisory Board in Support of Military Families and Veterans, who just published their first report. As the year winds down, CSR leaders are making the most of their teams and business assets to create a better world.

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Companies Giving Back on Giving Tuesday and Beyond

For Veterans Day 2022, and all throughout the year, these companies and their CSR teams are working to support those who served. Read about CSR programs for current and former military service members and their families, both in the workplace and beyond.

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Supporting veterans and military families in the workplace

For Veterans Day 2022, and all throughout the year, these companies and their CSR teams are working to support those who served. Read about CSR programs for current and former military service members and their families, both in the workplace and beyond.

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Spotlight on supplier diversity leadership

A nod to some of the business leaders advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout their organizations, particularly when it comes to recognizing and realizing the unique value diverse suppliers bring.

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Bringing equity and inclusion into return-to-office discussions

Elena Richards, chief diversity equity & inclusion officer at KPMG US, explains why chief diversity officers need to play a part in companies' return-to-office conversations.

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Companies support hurricane relief efforts

In the wake of hurricanes Ian and Fiona, companies like Lowe's, UPS, and Wells Fargo are pitching in to support disaster relief efforts. Learn more about these action, pledges, and other corporate citizenship news stories.

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Companies celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

UPS and other BCCCC member companies are observing Hispanic Heritage Month from mid-September through mid-October. The month-long celebration recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the U.S.

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Companies are making net zero a reality with renewable energy

Barbara Donaldson, vice president, Synopsys Workplace Resources at Synopsys, was featured in the company blog From Silicon To Software for her perspectives on workplace sustainability efforts.

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Back to school! Community involvement helps students thrive

CSX employee volunteers are helping children in the military community get their school year off to a strong start by distributing thousands of backpacks with essential school supplies as part of Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade.

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Companies celebrate 100+ years of community involvement

This month KPMG and Liberty Mutual celebrated 100+ years of doing business by giving back to their communities and ramping up efforts with nonprofit partners. Read more KPMG's Community Impact Day and Liberty Mutual's 110 Gifts...

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Ways to support military and veteran employees

Vivian Greentree and Meg Hendricks represented their company, Fiserv, at an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve signing for four Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve statements of support for a national commitment, in addition to state-level commitments in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.

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Waste removal on the Nile and more environmental achievements

CEMEX signed a three-year agreement to support waste removal efforts in Egypt’s Nile River in collaboration with VeryNile. CEMEX and VeryNile are acting in support of an initiative by the Ministry of the Environment that develops eco-friendly solutions to remove inorganic waste from the river.

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Grants support training the skilled workforce of tomorrow

KeyBank announced that it will partner with the YMCA of White Plains & Central Westchester in New York to provide critical digital skills training and resources to low-income women in YWCA’s Women’s Residence.

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Innovative, impactful, and measurable solutions for a changing world

Barjouth Aguilar Ayala, head of global sustainability program and foundation officer, Flex, posted from the 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Council’s Awards Gala. Aguilar was accepting Flex’s Manufacturing Leadership Awards, including in the sustainability and circular economy category.

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