Research Reports
At the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, we combine the most valuable aspects of a professional community and the resources of a leading academic institution to provide you with the insights to advance your important work. Our reports integrate the perspectives and experience of some of the leading corporate citizenship professionals in the field today with empirical research and management best practices to help you align your CSR objectives and business goals.
SPOTLIGHT: Featured Reading
2023 ESG Process Governance Toolkit In this toolkit, you will find the structure and guidance you need to organize (or reorganize) your company's ESG processes in order to comply with both current and anticipated regulatory guidelines. PLEASE NOTE: This resource is accessible to BCCCC members only.
EY Report | Closing the Digital Divide The digital divide refers to the gap between those who can access and take full advantage of computers and the internet, and those who cannot. It’s a form of inequality that can limit opportunities for those on the wrong side of the chasm. Read how EY worked to address this issue with anti-racism interventions and stakeholder activation that raised millions of dollars in support of the cause.
Employee Resource Group Toolkit 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.
Read the Center's Primary Research Reports
Profile of the Professionals This report examines the roles, responsibilities, development, and compensation of corporate citizenship professionals.
State of Corporate Citizenship The State of Corporate Citizenship is a research project of the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship that examines how executives view corporate citizenship and their firms' performance in the environmental, social, and governance dimensions of business.
Community Involvement Study Conducted by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, this research project explores how companies are investing in corporate foundation giving and employee volunteering and how these community involvement efforts connect to overall business success.
Browse Topic-Based Reports
2025 Advisory Board on Leadership in Community Involvement Bulletin Read how companies are integrating employee volunteer programs into their business strategies; get insights on building effective disaster relief programs; explore how corporate partners can support nonprofits through crisis... plus lots more.
2025 Advisory Board on Opportunity, Inclusion & Workforce Engagement Bulletin Check out the latest findings and best practices from BCCCC's Opportunity, Inclusion & Workforce Engagement Board, comprised of corporate leaders working in inclusion, belonging, and employee engagement roles.
2025 Advisory Board on Health Equity Bulletin Explore the impacts of climate change on health, the economic impact of poor health, differences in health in the United States, the power of food to improve health... plus lots more.
2025 Advisory Board on Professional Services Sustainability Bulletin Explore this bulletin to understand CSRD requirements, Omnibus delays, measure and manage serviced emissions, navigate California climate disclosure laws and US executive order impacts on DEI programs... plus lots more.
2025 Advisory Board on ESG Reporting Bulletin Explore this bulletin to understand ESG reporting amid fast-evolving global regulations; get key updates from the EU’s Sustainability Reporting Omnibus I & II; read how early CSRD adopters highlight real-world reporting hurdles and insights... plus lots more.
2025 Advisory Board on Sustainability in Manufacturing & Retail Bulletin Check out the latest findings and best practices from BCCCC's Sustainability in Manufacturing & Retail Board, comprised of corporate leaders whose roles address emerging regulation, changes in consumer preferences, and the need to manage ESG risks and opportunities throughout value chains.
Military Families and Veterans Advisory Board Report A resource for companies interested in best practices to support military-affiliated employees and their families. It shares key takeaways lessons learned and case studies from Roundtable conversations on hiring and retaining military-affiliated talent and leveraging current corporate citizenship strategies to support the military community.
Sustainable Business Planning Guide Updated research on tactics, tools, and best practices for integrating environmental sustainability throughout your operations, from strategy development, to reporting, to event planning.
Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD): A Beginner's Guide TCFD aims not to create a new disclosure scheme, but to identify gaps in existing disclosure schemes and work with leaders in the financial sector to forge a shared understanding about the kinds of risk a changing climate might pose for business.
Employee Mental Health Wellness Study 2020 FULL RESEARCH NOW AVAILABLE - This report offers research, real-life stories, and strategies to address the mental health crisis inside companies and communities.
Travelers EDGE® | Empowering Dreams for Graduation and Employment: A Case Study This corporate citizenship case study, composed by Travelers, illustrates how a disciplined approach to change management can yield incredible results, particularly for ESG initiatives.
Use These CSR/ESG Vendor Comparison Guides
Community Involvement Technology Vendor Report UPDATED FOR 2022 - Trying to find the ideal technology solution for employee giving, volunteering, and grant making programs? Use this report to compare 16 different options, with comparative data from the vendors themselves.
