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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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empowering women acriss the workforce

Empowering women across the workforce

A spotlight on companies recognizing Women's History Month and International Women's Day 2022, including efforts to support women entrepreneurs, women investors, and women across the workforce. This post also highlights a list of DEI executives, singled out by LinkedIn, as professionals "making strides in 2022."

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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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matched-donations corporate giving

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Success in corporate matching gifts

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

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corporate charitable giving

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Charitable giving to support local communities

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

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innovation in community involvement

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Innovation in Community Involvement

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

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reemerging corporate citizenship professionals

Reemerging: How corporate citizenship professionals can build back better

As we enter yet another phase of our “new normal,” what will we as corporate citizenship professionals bring with us?

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inclusive recruiting

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Companies set ambitious goals for inclusive recruiting

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

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Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Rising leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion

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

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bcccc-movers-and-shakers-07-22-2021

Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: Recognizing employees for public service

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

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Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: New partnerships to support communities

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

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