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.
Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: New CSR Reports, Diversity Jobs, and More
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!
COVID-19 RESPONSE: We are providing daily coverage on how member companies are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in our blog 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
Vince Digneo, sustainability strategist at Adobe, explains why supporting sustainable processes is as important as ever on the Adobe Blog. “In a future where more business takes place digitally, at a pace the paper world simply can’t match, our collective workforce can remain effective, and even boost productivity,” says Digneo. “In the long term, agile measures like these will reduce an organization’s overall environmental impact—helping create a smart, and sustainable, future for the world we all share.”
Elizabeth Dobers, executive director of business banking for BBVA, was featured on AL.com for the bank's response to provide loans to small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program—a huge undertaking as more than 19,000 small businesses in her home state of Alabama have received $3.8 billion in Small Business Administration loans through the program. “It has changed the way all of us work together,” she said. “This program is a big part of what we felt was the industry’s calling, to get the economy back on track.” Colleague Christina Anderson, SVP and director of external communications, commended the program on LinkedIn: "Hugely proud of the role BBVA is playing in keeping businesses and their employees afloat during this global challenge."
Job Postings
Applied Materials is seeking a Director, ESG/Corporate Sustainability Programs and Reporting in Santa Clara, CA, to join the Corporate Legal Affairs team and Corporate Secretary’s office in a newly created role.
Axxess is looking for a Corporate Citizenship Coordinator in Dallas, TX to assist in the company’s efforts to be a model of a socially responsible member of its community.
Ball Corporation is expanding its diversity and inclusion team by hiring a Manager, Diversity & Inclusion Operations and Coordinator, Diversity & Inclusion, both located in Broomfield, CO.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is hiring an Executive Director, Citizenship and Sustainability Lead, MAC in New York City to manage cross-functional teams to deliver on brand and corporate sustainability efforts and the facilitation and implementation of sustainability goals.
Guidehouse is hiring an Inclusion & Diversity Program Associate in McLean, VA, support program and management activities of the firm’s Inclusion & Diversity strategy.
Humana is hiring a Diversity and Inclusion Lead in Louisville, KY, to develop, implement, and evaluate diversity/equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action programs.
ICF is looking for a Climate Change and Sustainability Researcher in Washington, DC, to support the company's climate, energy efficiency, and transportation lines of business.
John Hancock is looking for a Director, Diversity and Inclusion, US in Boston to operationalize the company's global D&I strategy for their US Division.
Kia Motors America is hiring a Manager, Diversity and Inclusion in Irvine, CA to drive development of guiding diversity and corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles.
Lockheed Martin is hiring a Manager, Social Impact Programs in Bethesda, MD, to develop stakeholder engagements and partnerships.
Takeda is looking for a Head of Diversity and Inclusion in Boston to be responsible for guiding and enabling the company’s diversity, inclusion, and equity journey.
Verizon is hiring a Corporate Social Responsibility Analyst in New York to assist with the implementation and management of the company’s education initiatives.
Member Companies in the News
Hilton has released its 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report and Annual Report, which captures the significant progress the company has made toward its Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals to double its social impact investment and cut its environmental footprint in half.
Sallie Mae announced the issue of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility report, Serving Students and Families. The report covers various corporate initiatives as well as philanthropic efforts through The Sallie Mae Fund, the charitable arm of Sallie Mae, and highlights the company’s commitment to serving its customers, investing in the workforce, building stronger, more resilient communities, protecting the environment, and maintaining strong corporate governance and ethics.
Southwest Airlines recently released its 2019 One Report, which is a snapshot of the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts. “We are not simply a Company of planes—we are a Company of People. And it is the Heart of the People of Southwest Airlines that makes us who we are—yesterday, today, and tomorrow," said Gary C. Kelly, chairman of the board and chief executive officer at Southwest.
Members on the Move
Many of our member companies will be participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity to take place on May 5, 2020, as a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Learn more about how to get involved.
Our latest webinar, Corporate Citizenship: The Bigger Picture, explored the questions we should be asking ourselves now in order to make the greatest possible impact. The webcast featured member perspectives from Deborah K. Holmes of EY, Jennifer Leitsch of CBRE, Roma A. McCaig of Campbell Soup, and Jimmie Walton-Paschall of Wells Fargo. View the recording and upcoming webinars here.
This week's forum on Loosening Grant Restrictions in our Online Member Community has benefited from responses from Citizens Bank, Visions Federal Credit Union, Xcel Energy, and others. Members can join in on the discussion: Join the Online Member Community
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