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ESG Reporting, Impact Storytelling, and Point of View Narratives — Newsletter #18
Hello friends, We’ve focused this newsletter on ESG reporting, impact storytelling, and point of view narratives as these practices have moved to the forefront of our work. Dive in to find tips and inspiration.

Alnylam Corporate Responsibility Framework and ESG Reports – Case
Guided by a new Corporate Responsibility (CR) theme, framework and governance structure, Alnylam Pharmaceutical’s CR Reports share ESG strategies, practices, data, commitments, and ongoing progress.

6 Tips for Writing Your First ESG Report
Companies of all sizes and stages of development are feeling new pressures to write Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Corporate Responsibility (CR) reports for the first time. Check out these six report writing strategies to set you up for success.

Alnylam Challengers Program Addresses Global Health Inequities – Case
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ mission-driven impact program invests in diverse social enterprises and leaders who are tackling health inequities and removing barriers to health care access for underserved populations.

Corporate Social Impact Advice: Setting Strategy
View Cause Consulting’s Mark Feldman feature in Forbes, where he provides advice around the importance of crafting a robust social impact point of view and narrative.

NetApp Data Explorers Engages Youth in Data Science Education – Case
NetApp’s global social impact program, Data Explorers, addresses the critical need for youth to understand and work with data, leverages NetApp’s unique assets, and drives employee engagement.

List of Cause Consulting Workshops, Speaking + Conference Engagements
Invite Cause Consulting to design a training workshop, conference session or keynote on Design Thinking, Signature Programs, Partnerships, CSR and other social impact topics

Four New Signature Programs & Social Impact Modeling—Newsletter #17
Hello friends – The last six months have been extremely inspiring as we finalized and launched four new corporate social impact programs and expanded our team. Through this work, every day we find ourselves at the intersection of corporate responsibility, ESG,...

Harness the Power of Social Impact Modeling
Embracing an impact model will set you up for success, and allow you to test and continuously learn as you refine your social impact program.

Empower by GoDaddy Program Drives Inclusive Entrepreneurship – Case
GoDaddy’s signature community impact program reinforces the company’s mission, increases brand love, and drives employee engagement by directly providing entrepreneurs in underserved communities with digital tools and training.

5 Keys to Prioritizing the “Social” in ESG
“How should we address the ‘S’ in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practice?” With increasing frequency, corporate executives are asking me this question as they try to better understand renewed public reporting and business practice expectations from...

Aramark Feed Your Potential 365 Rallies People to Eat Healthier – Case
Aramark’s global philanthropic, volunteerism, and consumer engagement programs apply its unique professional culinary, nutrition and facilities management skills to create opportunities for people to lead healthier lives and succeed in the workplace.

Aramark Corporate Responsibility Theme & Framework – Case
Aramark’s Corporate Responsibility brand and framework steers the company’s global investment strategies and communications for employee engagement and sustainability, wellness, and community impact practices.

Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Advances Small Businesses – Case
Boston Beer Company’s comprehensive social impact and issue leadership program champions the ideas and dreams of small business owners while reinforcing the Samuel Adams brand story and engaging employees, drinkers, and partners.

Insights on Corporate Social Impact in Action – Newsletter #16
We entered 2021 at full-speed powered by amazing clients and a growing team. In this newsletter, we are thrilled to share some recent highlights.

Aramark Building Community Global Employee Volunteer Program—Case
Aramark’s global philanthropic and employee volunteer program, and global service day engage thousands of employees to help neighbors lead healthier lives and succeed in the workplace.

A New Mindset for Social Impact: The Community Without Walls
Learn how companies can create social impact programs and apply social impact strategies that embrace the mindset of a community without walls.

Perspectives on Diversity, Equity + Inclusion, COVID and More – Newsletter #15
We are inspired by our work addressing urgent diversity, equity + inclusion (DEI), COVID-19, and societal challenges. In this newsletter, we share recent insights, counsel, and resources to help advance your work.

How to Align Social Impact and Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Strategies
The infusion of fresh and significant resources by companies to create new community-focused diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is one of the silver linings during this unsettling time. However, architecting initiatives that help advance DEI goals and...

Tips to Activate Employee Volunteer Programs During COVID-19
Learn how you can pivot your employee program to be more virtual. Tips on addressing your employees and nonprofit partners with empathy and how your program can help address real, substantive concerns.