CECP Insights Blog

Today’s youth face a wide range of mental health stressors, from emerging technologies to socioeconomic shifts, loneliness, and a lack of purpose. According to data from Mental Health America, 1 in 5 youth experienced a major depressive episode in 2024, and nearly 3 million did not receive treatment. Furthermore, suicide remained the second-leading cause of […]

Political shifts have led many companies to reconsider the work they do with communities, employees, and in sustainability.  A quarter of respondents in a February 2025 CECP Pulse Survey reported that they are renaming their DEI programs, suggesting that while the core initiatives or intent may remain, companies are reframing them to align with shifting […]

At Winnebago Industries we are dedicated to the communities where we live, work, and play, and are always looking for new ways to be a positive influence. However, while many employees and companies like ours want to contribute to their communities, many also struggle with how to measure their impact.  That is why, we launched […]

Military veterans are expert leaders, teambuilders, adapters, and problem-solvers, making them excellent candidates for entrepreneurship. They have the discipline and resilience required to be successful business owners. Veterans are equipped with the foundational skillset for success, but limited access to financial and community resources has been a major barrier.  In partnership with Fiserv, the D’Aniello […]

Q: What role does building equity in education play in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world STEM opportunities? A: We believe that a student’s zip code should not determine their exposure to real-world people or opportunities. Using a digital-first approach and ensuring equitable access to content, we can provide all students with learning […]

This Q&A between Armando from CECP with Tiffany from Pariveda explains how Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) support employee engagement. What are ESOPs? An ESOP is an employee benefit model enabling employees to own part, or all, of the company they work for. ESOPs can boost productivity, employee retention, and job satisfaction, while offering tax […]

This Q&A follows a panel earlier this month featuring Amy and Kari at the State of Equity in America event from U.S. News & World Report  Q: What does building equity through corporate-community collaboration mean for Discovery Education and how can it be achieved?  A: At Discovery Education, we think about building equity as leveraging […]

Heather King, Vice President Transform & Enable, Global Talent & Learning, Walmart, presented a mini case study at CECP’s June CEO Roundtable, which featured Alex Gorsky, formerly of Johnson & Johnson, and focused on the importance of and how to build skills-first career pathways for incoming and existing talent. Heather shared how Walmart, one of […]

When completing this year’s Climate Disclosure Project’s (CDP) annual questionnaire, have you and your company noticed that the 2024 format looks different than before? That’s because it is! The survey, which originally consisted of three separate questionnaires for climate, forest, and water, is now under a single questionnaire. Companies previously could choose which questionnaires were […]

The 2024 CECP Summit: Purpose + Persistence event brought together nearly 300 leaders in senior social impact, corporate responsibility, and sustainability from the world’s leading global companies like IBM, Wynn Resorts, Visa Foundation, and more.   This gathering provided a vital platform for leaders to convene, connect, and exchange insights, challenges, and triumphs. It also gave […]

As CECP celebrates its 25 years of purpose throughout 2024, it is important to acknowledge the crucial role that our research and benchmarking have played in the organization becoming a leader in, and developing the standards for, the corporate purpose and societal investment space. This year is a great opportunity to look back at how […]

As we approach Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity since 2012, let’s delve into some key insights about corporate philanthropy from the Giving in Numbers™: 2023 Edition, specifically focusing on Total Community Investments and Matching Gifts.  Total Community Investments: A Slow, Steady Climb  The report reveals a nuanced picture of corporate community investments in […]

Companies that have a long-term sustainable value creation strategy thrive even in times of crisis. In fact, companies focused on the long term have demonstrated 47% higher average revenue and 36% higher earnings growth than their peers. Companies that focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are more likely to adopt sustainable practices, reducing their negative impact […]

This August, CECP hosted its fourth ESG and Sustainable Business Peer Connect– a quarterly opportunity for senior leaders to connect with peers and experts on trending ESG topics. The event discussed how the scope of responsibilities for Chief Sustainability Officers (CSO) have dramatically shifted over recent years, growing to become integral cross-organizational partners in strategy […]

  Daryl Brewster discusses the benefits and challenges of integrated long-term planning with former Vanguard CEO Bill McNabb. You were recently part of a CECP CEO Roundtable with Vincent Forlenza, chair of Moody’s and former chair and CEO of BD, about the process and value of developing and presenting an integrated long-term plan from the […]