Corporate Citizenship Perspectives

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.

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.

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.

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.

"Currently, less than two percent of philanthropic dollars go toward addressing climate change. Investment capital for innovative solutions that could reduce carbon emissions that lead to global warming is inadequate as well..." according to Cisco's Peter Tavernise.

Corporate social advocacy is a growing trend, underscored by new examples of companies and their leaders speaking out on contentious headlines every day. What’s behind this surge in advocacy? For one thing, data suggest that today’s stakeholders—consumers, employees, and investors alike—expect companies and corporate leaders to advocate for a greener, more equitable society. This roundup offers examples of how companies are responding to the recent Roe v. Wade ruling.

Bank of America recently announced a 15-year commitment to partner with Constellation, a clean energy company, in order to purchase power and project-specific renewable energy certificates (RECs). Bank of America aims to power approximately 17% of its global electricity consumption with clean energy, expecting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 95,000 metric tons annually.

The member community convened by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is one of a kind. The 500+ companies we serve each year around the globe are leaders in environmental, social, and governance action, and the thousands of individuals who make up this network are some of the best in the field!

Maggie Shortes, who works for Wells Fargo as senior vice president and chief of staff for external engagement, diverse segments, representation and inclusion, posted on LinkedIn about her experience at the BCCCC Management Intensive.

Point32Health has released its first-ever Corporate Citizenship Report: Creating a Shared Future. The report highlights stories covering philanthropic grants, community engagement, volunteering, and more...

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.

Kyra Whitten, vice president, sustainability, and president, Flex Foundation, penned a blog post on the Flex website called Is your ESG data trustworthy? for its Building a sustainable business blog series.

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.

Cigna's Evernorth has published a study suggesting that mental health concerns are on the rise among teens, and the impact on parents and families is an unmet need employers could address. Approximately 80% of the 1,000 parents included in Cigna's survey said their children are struggling with their mental health...

A roundup of companies donating to Ukraine and/or responding to Russian invasion, including examples of companies offering humanitarian aid, matching gifts, pro bono services, and revised operations within Russia, and statements condemning the war. See examples and send us your own.

Saskia Epstein, vice president, client and community relations, PNC Bank, is being honored by YW Boston in along with four other 2022 Academy of Women Achievers. The honors have been awarded since 1995 by YW Boston as part of its mission to promote and celebrate the achievements of women.

Join us in celebrating some of the new CSR hires among our member companies, along with the week's latest corporate citizenship initiatives and job openings.

BCCCC 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.

Exciting updates from Takeda, Target, and FedEx on the corporate citizenship front, plus several open roles for the position of Director of DEI...

As 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.