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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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esg leaders take helm

New ESG leaders take helm to drive strategy

The latest ESG appointments, promotions, and noteworthy recognition happening within our corporate citizenship community. Plus a new batch of CSR job openings and member company news items.

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black history month stem leaders

Closing out Black History Month by recognizing leaders in STEM, energy, hospitality, and more

Highlights from BCCCC member companies and their employees, including different ways businesses are honoring Black History Month

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the future of corporate citizenship

The future of corporate citizenship: Better, bolder, brighter

The future of corporate citizenship: reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors will be required for many, as raters and policymakers around the world plan to mandate corporate disclosure of climate-related and human rights risks...

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climate change as economic opportunity

Companies take on climate change as economic opportunity

Several BCCCC member companies based on Minnesota were featured in the Star Tribune for their efforts to tackle climate change as economic opportunity, citing a Deloitte Economic Institute report that inaction on climate change could cost the U.S. economy $14.5 trillion by 2070.

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diversity and inclusion requires communication

For diversity and inclusion, communication is key

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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new csr job postings

New CSR job postings, annual reports, and research

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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csr leaders join major companies

You’re hired! CSR leaders join major companies

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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csr leaders in the news

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Read all about it! CSR leaders featured in the news

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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global banks tackle climate risk

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Global Banks Team Up to Tackle Climate Risk

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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climate change leaders in 2022

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Climate change leaders to watch in 2022

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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gifts of community support

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Gifts of the season to support communities

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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diversity and inclusion reports

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Diversity and inclusion reports keep companies accountable to goals

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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new esg roles

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Welcoming colleagues into new ESG roles

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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recognizing employee volunteers

Recognizing employee volunteer champions

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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targets to address climate change

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Firms set metrics and targets to address climate change risks

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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unique career paths

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Unique career paths, CSR jobs, and promotions

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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corporate giving during the pandemic

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Corporate giving offers relief and resilience in ongoing pandemic

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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Mapping our way forward

Corporate citizenship professionals cannot plan for everything, but we can use current information to prepare for likely risks that may come our way.

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cop26 glasgow

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: COP26 inspires detailed strategy and transparency

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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inclusion and equity for working parents

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Inclusion and equity for working parents

New CSR jobs, members in the news, and more.

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