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!

CRISIS RESPONSE: On our blog, we are providing daily coverage on how member companies are responding to the George Floyd protests at Business Support for Protests of Racial Inequality, and the COVID-19 pandemic at Corporate Citizenship Responses to COVID-19. Check often for updates—and let us know if you would like us to share your company’s response at ccc@bc.edu. 

Here is how our members have been working to build better business and a better world:

Spotlight on You

The Clorox Company has announced that, effective Sept. 14, 2020, Linda Rendle will be promoted to chief executive officer and elected to the company's board of directors. "I love this company and our people around the world who have become like family over the past 17 years," said Rendle. "I step into this role with great optimism for the future of our company and global portfolio of trusted brands, and immense confidence in our talented and passionate people around the world."

Join Chris Carr, chief operations officer of sweetgreen, in celebrating his appointment to the Hilton Worldwide board of directors, where he will serve on the Nominating and ESG committee of the board.  “Very excited for the opportunity to join Hilton’s winning team: Hilton, 2020 Fortune Best Companies to Work for® - U.S. - #1; Hilton, Best Workplaces for Retail and Hospitality – Canada; Hilton, Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” shared Carr in a LinkedIn post. 

Job Postings

Alexion is seeking a Head of Belonging in Boston to define and reinforce an enterprise-wide diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy.

JUST ADDED! Campbell Soup Co. is looking for a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Analyst at its Camden, NJ, location, who will be responsible for data management, analytics, and reporting as a support for the Campbell's Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability team, as well as support internal science-based targets, scope 3 and water risk assessment processes, and other projects.

Fannie Mae is looking for a Senior Vice President of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) & Mission in Washington, DC, to set the company’s ESG and mission agenda in concert with critical enterprise stakeholders.

Honeywell is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator in Smithfield, RI, who will provide a key role in the HSE function, and support key processes and help track performance metrics.

Samsung is hiring a Corporate Social Responsibility Manager in San Jose, CA, to work with leaders and colleagues to develop messaging and programming for key CSR campaigns and programs.

JUST ADDED! Trane Technologies is seeking a Corporate Social Responsibility Leader in Davidson, NC, to refresh, revitalize, and manage the company’s citizenship and philanthropy strategy with a goal of enhancing our performance and reputation in social sustainability.

Western Digital is seeking a Program Manager, Global EHS in San Jose, CA, to be primarily responsible for bridging gaps between global environmental, health, and safety strategy and process implementation

Member Companies in the News

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced its Green Power Partnership Fortune 500® Partners List, which consists of 70 companies using nearly 39 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which is equivalent to the electricity use of nearly 4 million average American homes. Congratulations to the following members who made the list: Altria, Apple, Applied Materials, Bank of America, Baxter International Inc., BNY Mellon, Capital One, Dow Chemical, FedEx, Fifth Third Bank, General Mills, General Motors, Kohl's, Lockheed Martin, MetLife, Microsoft, Office Depot, State Street Corporation, Southwest Airlines, Target, TD Bank, The Estee Lauder Companies, The Hartford, USAA, UPS, Wells Fargo

Duke Energy has announced a partnership with SustainRNG to harness renewable natural gas (RNG) on dairy farms, starting in the southeastern United States. “Duke Energy is committed to supporting sustainable energy solutions, and our partnership with SustainRNG will bring more renewable natural gas into the market, which benefits both the environment and customers,” said Phillip Grigsby, Duke Energy’s senior vice president of ventures and business development. “In addition, these projects will create jobs, both in the construction and ongoing operation of the RNG facilities.”

General Mills and Musim Mas Group have launched a joint program to build robust and sustainable extension services for the oil palm farmers in Aceh Singkil, Indonesia. The initiative is part of an overall strategy to reduce deforestation by improving livelihoods. “As part of General Mills ongoing commitment to protecting forests and peatlands, we see an increasing need to support on-the-ground activities that address the drivers of deforestation within high-risk production landscapes such as Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem,” said Kevin O’Donnell, global director of sourcing and operations sustainability at General Mills. General Mills has pledged to fund the first year of the two-year program that aims to reach 1,000 smallholders.

We’re also delighted to share the release of CSR reports celebrating ESG milestones from our members:

• DuPont has released its 2020 sustainability report, Solution makers, which explores how DuPont’s innovation culture and diverse portfolio have positioned the company to deliver science-based solutions that create sustainable, positive societal change, and competitive advantages in essential areas such as clean water, health and safety, high- speed connectivity, and automotive electrification.
• Subaru of America, Inc. has released its second annual corporate impact report. The report, titled More than a Car Company, details the automaker's commitment to its customers, commitment to the communities in which Subaru employees live, work, and serve, and commitment to upholding its core values, each and every day.

Members on the Move

Members, mark your calendars to join us for our upcoming Member Meetup on Virtual Volunteering: What Next? Register to join us on Thursday, August 20 at 3pm ET and/or Thursday, August 27 at 12pm ET.   

A resource thread on Sample Grant Award Letters in our Online Member Community has benefited from a detailed response from The Mosaic Company. Members can join in and learn from the discussion: Join the Online Member Community.