In today's complex business environment, many corporate citizenship leaders are working strategically with their employee resource groups (ERGs). Also known as business network groups or affinity groups, these employee-led communities can foster a sense of inclusion and belonging, while sponsoring events and learning opportunities for people all throughout an organization.
Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: New CSR jobs, promotions, and the future of ESG investing
The member community convened by 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!
Here is how our members have been working to build better business and a better world:
Spotlight on You
This month has already seen two exciting promotions in our member community: Suzanne van de Raadt became president of the Arconic Foundation and Esra Ozer became head of communications for our new member company, Howmet Aerospace. Congratulations, Esra and Suzanne!
Paula Bommarito, AVP, enterprise brand and community strategy at CopperPoint Insurance Companies, highlighted her company's involvement in Arizona Cares Day on April 7. "Local non-profits are finding new ways to provide services to our communities," the company shared. "CopperPoint is proud to support many of the Arizona Gives charities."
Mark McDivitt, global head of ESG at State Street Corporation, shared a memo on LinkedIn detailing COVID-19’s impact on ESG investing, predicting that the incorporation of ESG factors into investment decision-making models will continue to grow. Evan Harvey, global head of sustainability at Nasdaq, applauded McDivitt for providing “so many cogent insights into ESG and the post-COVID-19 economy.”
Job Postings
Allina Health is hiring a Sustainability Specialist in Minneapolis who will be responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing oversight of an Environmental Sustainability Program.
Applied Materials is seeking a Director, ESG/Corporate Sustainability Programs and Reporting in Santa Clara, CA, to join the Corporate Legal Affairs team and Corporate Secretary’s office in a newly created role.
Axxess is looking for a Corporate Citizenship Coordinator in Dallas, TX to assist in the company’s efforts to be a model of a socially responsible member of its community.
Ball Corporation is hiring a Coordinator, Diversity & Inclusion in Broomfield, CO, to assist with the execution of all resource group activities in concert with D&I strategy.
BBVA is looking for a Sustainability Champion in Houston to provide technical expertise on the design of financial products that support clients' sustainability.
Estée Lauder Companies is seeking an Executive Director, Sustainability in New York, and a Technical Business Analyst, Global Sustainability and Citizenship in Long Island City, NY.
Humana is hiring a Diversity and Inclusion Lead in Louisville, KY, to develop, implement, and evaluate diversity/equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action programs.
Kia Motors America is hiring a Manager, Diversity and Inclusion in Irvine, CA to drive development of guiding diversity and corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles.
Lockheed Martin is hiring a Manager, Social Impact Programs in Bethesda, MD, to develop stakeholder engagements and partnerships.
Nike is hiring an Expert Insights Analyst – Sustainability in Beaverton, OR, to support its Global Sustainability Data & Analytics Business Insights team with specific focus on product and corporate perspectives.
Samsung North America is hiring a Corporate Citizenship Specialist in Ridgefield Park, NJ, to program manage the creation, oversight, and project execution for its annual STEM contest.
Takeda is looking for a Head of Diversity and Inclusion in Boston to be responsible for guiding and enabling the company’s diversity, inclusion, and equity journey.
Target is looking for a Senior Manager of Impact Profit and Loss in Minneapolis who will help establish the company as an industry leader that goes beyond compliance to address key challenges relating to social and environmental issues.
Verizon is looking for a Senior Social Responsibility Analyst in New York to work on the Societal Impact team as part of Verizon's larger socially responsible business team.
Member Companies in the News
This week, we are featuring a handful of member companies that are leveraging their existing partnerships to support ESG issues that have been amplified by the COVID-19 global pandemic. For full coverage of how member companies are responding, visit our blog at Corporate Citizenship Responses to COVID-19.
As one of the most vulnerable populations, victims of domestic violence are especially at risk during the COVID-10 pandemic if they are sheltering in place with their abusers. The Allstate Foundation has partnered with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) for more than 15 years, and right now is contributing $500,000 to help NNEDV support more than 100 local domestic violence organizations. Earlier this month, the Foundation also provided funding for the National Domestic Violence Hotline to enable remote-working technology.
Even before the WHO and CDC released expanded hand-washing recommendations, many communities were already struggling with hygiene-related issues such as lack of soap and supplies. The Hilton Effect Foundationis providing a disaster response grant to long-standing partner, Clean the World, to aid in their efforts to distribute recycled soap bars to relief organizations and promote the power of sanitation and hygiene in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
In 2019, The UPS Foundation responded to 28 major world disasters, providing in-kind support of humanitarian aid and relief across 74 countries—nearly $6.5 million worth of in-kind services. Thus far, this year, the Foundation’s support for COVID-19 disaster response has surpassed $6 million in grants, logistics and transportation, and collaboration with more than a dozen relief agencies deploying novel Coronavirus initiatives.
Members on the Move
This week's forum on Employee Match – COVID 19 in our Online Member Community has benefited from responses from Consumers Energy, Tufts Health Plan, Umpqua Bank, and others. Members can join in on the discussion! Join the Online Member Community.
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