A simple overview of the EU's CSRD for corporate sustainability reporting. With answers to questions like: What is the CSRD? Which companies (in the U.S. and abroad) must comply with EU sustainability reporting standards? When and how?
Read MoreColleen Olphert
Director, Membership and Member ServicesColleen leads the strategy and operations related to the recruitment and retention of member companies. Since joining the center in 2001 Colleen has had thousands of conversations with business professionals on the challenges and opportunities corporate citizenship presents to them. In her current role she uses her knowledge and experience to provide direction on content connected to member services. Prior to joining the Center, Colleen worked in the non-profit sector. She received her MBA and MSW from Boston College.
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Companies in our corporate citizenship community support all different types of student-centered programs, from K-12 initiatives to college scholarships and career readiness programs. Many are also working hard to engage their summer interns.
Read MoreJune is Professional Wellness Month and the last week of June represents World Well-being Week. This post rounds up a variety of employee wellness and well-being programs, including initiatives aimed at physical wellness, emotional wellness, financial wellness, social and professional wellness.
Read MoreHow companies are partnering with local and global organizations to help refugees and displaced communities as they work to establish new lives, gain meaningful employment, or start their own businesses.
Read MoreEmployee resource groups, business resource groups, and other LGBTQ+ allies are in the spotlight this Pride Month as they demonstrate active allyship -- how they celebrate diversity and inclusion in June and all throughout the year.
Read MoreHow are leading companies celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month? Take a look at the many conversations, employee profiles, and personal stories our members are highlighting this month, as well as partnership and philanthropic efforts aimed at supporting the AAPI community.
Read MoreGeneral Motors led the day’s first general session. GM’s Vice President of Corporate Giving, Terry Rhadigan, described GM’s corporate philanthropy journey.
Read MoreDay Two of #BCConf23 began with a General Session panel discussion from convening sponsor Target about corporate philanthropy beyond financial impact.
Read MoreDay Two of #BCConf23 wrapped up with several inspiring main stage conversations focused on community and IDE, along with more learning and networking opportunities.
Read MoreWith convening sponsor Target, BCCCC is proud to host corporate citizenship professionals from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds as we unite around a common goal: to make the world in which we live and do business a better place.
Read MoreWith a wide variety of environmental goals and sustainability commitments, these companies demonstrate how they celebrate Earth Day every day. Read more about the innovative projects, partnerships, and investments these earth-conscious brands are undertaking.
Read MoreA roundup of company efforts to spotlight the importance of mental health, along with stories that help destigmatize the process of seeking or receiving help for mental health concerns. Read how BCCCC members are making mental health a priority for their employees, consumers, communities, and other stakeholders.
Read MoreRead how companies are investing in their communities to expand local youth services, empower trans persons, fight childhood obesity, support Black business owners, and generally ensure brighter futures for their stakeholder neighborhoods.
Read MoreRead the history of BCCCC's Corporate Citizenship Film Festival, including a compiled list of each year's finalists and winners.
Read MoreLooking for examples of employee volunteer programs in action? Check out these initiatives from companies around the world that are working with their teams to address pressing social and environmental concerns.
Read MoreOn International Women's Day and throughout Women's History Month, BCCCC members share wins and challenges of their professional journeys while demonstrating examples and initiatives designed to embrace equity.
Read MoreCorporate giving, employee volunteering, community partnerships... See the latest examples of corporate social impact at work, both locally and around the world.
Read MoreIn recognition of Black History Month, here's a roundup of how our corporate members are reflecting on Black history while working to advance inclusion in the workplaces and communities they serve.
Read MoreA roundup of companies responding to the crisis in Turkey and Syria, following the most destructive earthquake to hit the region in over twenty years.
Read MoreJanuary is National Mentoring Month. As the month wraps up, we're spotlighting examples of company mentoring programs, reverse mentoring insights, as well as individual mentors who are working to help mentees from all backgrounds realize their full potential.
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