The Voice of Corporate Citizenship
July/August 2007

CH2M Hill LogoCH2M HILL has partnered with Engineers Without Borders-USA (EWB-USA) since 2003. When two CH2M HILL executives learned about Engineers Without Borders-USA nearly five years ago, they immediately knew that EWB-USA was an organization whose mission aligned with theirs and that a partnership would be a strategic fit. The organizations share a commitment to supporting service learning opportunities for engineering students and professionals through the implementation of sustainable engineering and construction projects in developing communities around the globe. Read more.

 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

» United Illuminating Company
» WaMu
» Spansion, Inc.

Learn more about these new Center members and their corporate citizenship efforts.

 CITIZENSHIP NEWS

A roundup of some of the relevant news crossing our desks:

IBM Announces "Global Citizen's Portfolio" to Enable 21st Century Skills and Leaders

Coca-Cola Pledges to Replace the Water It Uses in Its Beverages and Their Production

Poland Spring Water Tankers Switch to Bio Diesel

Finding the Best Measure of Corporate Citizenship

Studies Find Employee Demand for CSR Great, But Are Mixed on CSR as Recruiting Tool

More Studies: Business Leaders See Benefits of Corporate Responsibility

Many Sustainability Reports Upbeat, Ignoring Climate Change Risks

Office Depot Backpack Program Designed to Help Kids Succeed in School

Recent CSR Reports

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Bradley GooginsTime for Advocacy
by Bradley K. Googins, Ph.D., Center Executive Director
It is time to reexamine the role of advocacy in corporate citizenship. Is it possible to contribute to the collective political process where private, public and not for profit work together to insure maximum social and economic gain? Read more.

Engaging with Socially Responsive Investors: Put Out the Welcome Mat

by Belinda Hoff, Research Associate, The Institute for Responsible Investment, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship
Socially responsible investors are not going to go away, nor are their questions about social and environmental performance nor their shareholder resolutions. So how does a company deal with this issue? Read more.

Return on Reputation
by Andrew Pharoah, Head of Corporate Practice, Hill & Knowlton Europe, Middle East and Africa
For any company, promoting a positive image to the outside world helps recruit and retain the best staff, increase sales and build successful strategic relationships. But for listed companies reputation has an even more direct impact on performance through the financial community that grades, rates and invests in them. Read more.

Enhancing Your Company's Volunteer and Philanthropy Programs
If you're responsible for your company's volunteer or philanthropy program, you've probably already mastered the basic planning skills required to run the program; your challenge now is to make it better.
Read more.

Bio/Pharmaceutical Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Forum
From donating to pandemic planning, responding in crisis situations and providing education, the bio/pharmaceutical industry’s contributions to society and global health is increasingly important. These are just some of the issues to be addressed in this upcoming conference. Read more.

Sustainable Enterprise Academy to Focus On How Companies Can Be Sustainable and Profitable
Public interest in environment. Climate policies. Retail pressures on suppliers. Product labeling. New energy technologies. Public expectations of corporate leadership. Is your company prepared to to thrive in this new business environment? Read more.

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The Voice of Corporate Citizenship is the monthly electronic newsletter of the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship; the articles in this issue also appear on The Center's web site. Please feel free to forward this message to colleagues. Subscribe to the newsletter.

Editor's note: We welcome submissions from all readers. Our readership is varied and ranges from those with many years experience in corporate citizenship to those who are just entering the field. If you have a story to tell, advice to share, or a voice that wants to be heard, we welcome your submission. To learn more or submit an article, contact Susan Thomas.