A roundup of company efforts to make the most of MLK Day 2023 through Days of Service programs. Read examples of local and national volunteer efforts, along with our regular weekly lineup of member news and CSR job posts.
Read MoreKatherine V. Smith
Executive DirectorKatherine 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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As we kick off 2023, corporate citizens are talking about ESG strategies and the talent needed to get the work done. Our members are also talking about how corporate citizenship efforts can be effective in retaining top talent, along with more great examples of community involvement, employee volunteering, and efforts to cultivate inclusive workplaces.
Read MoreA special shout out to the corporate citizens on the Advisory Board in Support of Military Families and Veterans, who just published their first report. As the year winds down, CSR leaders are making the most of their teams and business assets to create a better world.
Read MoreFor Veterans Day 2022, and all throughout the year, these companies and their CSR teams are working to support those who served. Read about CSR programs for current and former military service members and their families, both in the workplace and beyond.
Read MoreOur Center is here to support your corporate giving programs, with a variety of resources, reports, executive education options, research, and networking opportunities. Browse this sampling of what we offer our 500+ corporate members.
Read MoreFor Veterans Day 2022, and all throughout the year, these companies and their CSR teams are working to support those who served. Read about CSR programs for current and former military service members and their families, both in the workplace and beyond.
Read MoreA nod to some of the business leaders advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout their organizations, particularly when it comes to recognizing and realizing the unique value diverse suppliers bring.
Read MoreElena Richards, chief diversity equity & inclusion officer at KPMG US, explains why chief diversity officers need to play a part in companies' return-to-office conversations.
Read MoreIn the wake of hurricanes Ian and Fiona, companies like Lowe's, UPS, and Wells Fargo are pitching in to support disaster relief efforts. Learn more about these action, pledges, and other corporate citizenship news stories.
Read MoreUPS and other BCCCC member companies are observing Hispanic Heritage Month from mid-September through mid-October. The month-long celebration recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the U.S.
Read MoreBarbara Donaldson, vice president, Synopsys Workplace Resources at Synopsys, was featured in the company blog From Silicon To Software for her perspectives on workplace sustainability efforts.
Read MoreCSX employee volunteers are helping children in the military community get their school year off to a strong start by distributing thousands of backpacks with essential school supplies as part of Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade.
Read MoreThis month KPMG and Liberty Mutual celebrated 100+ years of doing business by giving back to their communities and ramping up efforts with nonprofit partners. Read more KPMG's Community Impact Day and Liberty Mutual's 110 Gifts...
Read MoreVivian 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.
Read MoreCEMEX 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.
Read MoreKeyBank 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.
Read MoreBarjouth 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.
Read More"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.
Read MoreCorporate 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.
Read MoreBank 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.
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