CSR 101: Must Haves and Industry Trends Recap
CSR 101: Must Haves and Industry Trends
Virtual Program Recap
B:CIVIC’s New Investor Model
Since 2014, B:CIVIC has been growing an ecosystem where companies are better equipped to address both community and social issues that are critical in Colorado.
Organizations that believe in elevating business for good and advancing corporate social responsibility (CSR) have supported B:CIVIC’s work through our membership model. We are grateful for all our members over the years.
Plug In with The Chamber, Inclusion, #Civic50CO & B:CIVIC
B:CIVIC Newsletter shared on August 31, 2021.
Re-Energizing & Re-Engaging Teams Recap
Thank you for joining us for our virtual event in May 2021.
Thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise, insight and inspiration on creating meaningful engagement.
Speakers:
- Kristin Chalson, Communications Specialist, DCP Midstream
- Caity Curtis, Director of CSR, Nutanix
- Bonnie Gross, Social Investments Representative, Xcel Energy
- Jayme Ritchie, Director of Community Relations, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
- Angie Ruddell, Engagement & CSR Manager, Empower Retirement
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Engages Employees in Disaster Response
Employee engagement through volunteerism has always been at the core of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s culture. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the law firm identified ways for employees to safely help those in need. Efforts included firm-wide virtual food drives that supported local nonprofit organizations in each of their thirteen office communities; safely delivering donated meals prepared by the local restaurants to fire stations and hospitals; and small, COVID-19 protocol compliant, in-person outdoor projects to assist animal welfare groups who rely heavily on volunteers to provide services and support. In addition, the firm’s Pro Bono practice created a rapid response team of attorneys to help small businesses and nonprofits with navigating opportunities and the application process for the CARES Act and monitoring loans.
Xcel Energy Focuses in on Disaster Relief and Recovery
Xcel Energy provides support for disaster relief and recovery across its eight-state service area. The two primary factors in determining if and how they will respond are impact on customers and impact on company assets and infrastructure. Through the Xcel Energy Foundation, they budget annually for a disaster response fund that can be accessed to support response efforts throughout service areas. To gain understanding of the disaster’s impact and where needs are greatest, Xcel Energy works closely with key stakeholders such as first responder organizations, employees in the affected area and city and county officials. The available budget in the response fund when a disaster strikes and the severity of the disaster’s impact influence the level of response.