Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers: New partnerships to support communities

Fri Jul 16 15:30:00 UTC 2021
Katherine V. Smith

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!

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Here is how our members have been working to build better business and a better world:

Spotlight on You

has been promoted to senior vice president, director of corporate responsibility at Umpqua Bank. She oversees the bank鈥檚 corporate responsibility programs, including charitable giving, associate engagement and community partnerships.鈥疭he brings 15 years of banking experience across various roles and operations. In her role, Back is a proactive partner in building stronger, more resilient and inclusive communities throughout Umpqua鈥檚 five-state footprint, with particular focus on advocating for solutions to support under-resourced communities.

has been announced as head of ESG at KeyBank, where she will work to strengthen Key鈥檚 position as a responsible corporate citizen. Most recently, she served as the ESG reporting director at Wells Fargo. 鈥淚'm so proud of all that the team has already accomplished and excited for all of the great things to come!鈥� said Eastes in a .

Member Job Postings

Adobe
San Francisco, CA

Ameriprise
Minneapolis, MN

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston, MA

Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati, OH

JPMorgan Chase
Washington D.C.

JPMorgan Chase
San Francisco, CA

Microsoft
Redmond, WA

Morgan Stanley (Just added!)
New York, NY

TransUnion
Chicago, IL

ViacomCBS
New York, NY

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (Just added!)
New York, NY

Member Companies in the News

Congratulations to the members who have released environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports recently:

Applied Materials recently published its , covering its most recent environmental and social impact programs and results. Applied鈥檚 long-term sustainability strategy takes a holistic approach that considers the direct impact it can have by optimizing how it runs its business (1X), how it can multiply the impact by collaborating with our customers and suppliers (100X), and how its innovations can be used to advance sustainability on a global scale (10,000X).
Baxter announced the launch of its . The report highlights Baxter and the Baxter International Foundation鈥檚 efforts to create lasting social, economic and environmental value in the communities it serves around the world. It also reflects the conclusion of its 2015-2020 Corporate Responsibility Priorities and Goals, as well as the launch of its new 2030 commitment.
CSX Corp. has released its , highlighting the company鈥檚 sustainability performance in the areas of safety, people and communities, environment, and governance. In an ongoing effort to advance transparency and accountability, the report has been prepared in accordance with some of the world鈥檚 leading sustainability reporting frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

adidas America announced a new to help drive lasting social change for underserved communities, creating a better and more inclusive future through football. The company has pledged 1% of its global net sales from footballs to Common Goal until 2023. The organization will then work with the adidas Football Collective, its purpose platform in football.

Bank of America Charitable Foundation has announced a to Karamu House, the oldest African American producing theatre in the United States, to support its third phase of campus renovation. This phase includes major renovations to the newly named Bank of America Arena Theatre, as well as ADA enhancements throughout the facility and a completely renovated streetscape.

Franklin Templeton investment groups and three of its affiliated specialist investment managers have announced joined the , an international group of asset managers committed to supporting the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. Delivery of the commitment also includes prioritizing the achievement of real economy emissions reductions within the sectors and companies in which the asset managers invest.

JetBlue has entered into a new relationship with for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This increase in the airline鈥檚 usage of SAF includes 1.5 million gallons of blended SAF a year for at least three years, accounting for approximately 5% of JetBlue鈥檚 LAX fuel. Renewable fuel options will play a critical role in the aviation industry鈥檚 transition to lower-carbon operations.

Members on the Move

香蕉秀CCC has welcomed eight new members so far this month! See below and learn more about joining them, along with more than 10,000 professionals in the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship member community: .