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According to the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, there has been a noticeable increase in formal volunteering in correlation to the COVID-19 pandemic: https://zurl.co/hR6t ? CECP’s Giving in Numbers?: 2024 Edition reveals that from 2021 to 2023, volunteer program offerings and participation rates saw significant growth. The median number of volunteer hours grew by 75% and average volunteer participation increased by 8 percentage points, approaching pre-pandemic levels: https://zurl.co/aZ00 ? This upward trend underscores the growing momentum behind corporate volunteering, reflecting a renewed commitment to community engagement and employee-driven purpose. ? ? #CorporateResponsibility #Volunteer #CSR

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to ignite a new era of growth and innovation. At Nasdaq, we're proud to be the trusted partner to the financial system,?helping our clients and partners navigate the impact and implications AI will have on their?industries.?? ?? Last week, Nasdaq hosted CECP and leaders across the industry to discuss AI's impact on their long-term strategies, innovation, and governance.?? ?? Following his panel discussion, Nasdaq President Nelson Griggs shared his excitement for the future of AI in enhancing Nasdaq's products and the need for responsible AI governance.?? ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-cskYa8

Following his panel at the CECP forum at Nasdaq MarketSite which focused on how companies can leverage AI in their long-term strategies, Yahoo Finance's Executive Editor Brian Sozzi shares his predictions on the impact of AI on the 2025 pipeline and how companies will approach AI in their go to market strategies.

Employee engagement initiatives—such as giving and volunteering—and well-being programs often share similar objectives but are traditionally siloed within organizations. This separation can hinder the ability to fully leverage their combined potential to benefit both employees and companies. Join CECP’s Saara Kaudeyr and Blackbaud's Andrew J. Troup as they explore: - Emerging trends and data on employee engagement and well-being - Strategies to better align and integrate these initiatives across the organization - Insights into creating a more cohesive approach to inspire employees and enhance corporate social impact Click here to register: https://zurl.co/4kfM #CorporateResponsibility #CSR #EmployeeEngagement #WorkerWellbeing

Shared resilience better prepares teams to face rogue crises and day-to-day setbacks.? A CECP report identifiedfour key elements of shared resilience:? ??Purpose ??Empathy ??Trust ???Integration and congruence Download the full report for actionable insights and ready-to-use resources. https://zurl.co/bmSh

?? Navigating AI's Role in Long Term Business Strategy ?? Last week I had the opportunity to speak on a panel at the CECP CEO Investor Forum about the role of AI in long term business strategy alongside Lyndon Park from ICR and Christopher Wellise from Equinix. It was an honor to have Nelson Griggs, president of Nasdaq, as the moderator. We had a rich discussion on: 1. ?? Governance : The importance of governance and robust oversight that is not siloed in a compliance team but integrated throughout the business. 2. ?? Financial Materiality: The business value of responsible AI and that this focus is here to stay even over the next 4 years. 3. ?? Climate: The climate related implications of widespread cross sector AI deployment. This was such a crucial discussion, evidenced by Glass, Lewis & Co. 's announcement 2 days later stating that it now expects companies that deploy AI to provide disclosure on board oversight regarding issues related to AI. Thank you Nandika, Lynne and Katie for the opportunity! #CEOInvestorForum #SustainableFinance #ResponsibleInvesting #stewardship #AI #corporatestrategy Federated Hermes Limited

AstraZeneca CFO Aradhana Sarin highlighted the company’s strategy for navigating the new Trump administration, stating that AstraZeneca will “continue to build relationships with the new administration,” while acknowledging uncertainty about engaging with the emerging “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). Ardhana’s comments reflect the careful balance corporations must strike between fostering connections, and determining the best avenues for influence in the evolving political landscape. ? #CorporatePurpose #CSR

Last week, CECP hosted its 12th CEO Investor Forum, featuring executives from several top companies. Big thanks and congratulations to these leaders on sharing their company’s Integrated Long-Term Plans and their insights on the rise of generative AI: ? Aradhana Sarin, CFO, AstraZeneca ? John Murphy, President & CFO, The Coca-Cola Company ? Gil C. Quiniones, President & CEO, ComEd (Exelon) ? Rohit Kapoor, Chairman & CEO, EXL Service Holdings ? Matthew Kissner, President & CEO, Wiley ? Ana Cabral, Co-Chairperson & CEO, Sigma Lithium Corp. (Nasdaq:SGML) ? Amit Bajaj, President – North America, Tata Consultancy Services These leaders highlighted how AI is shaping strategies across industries, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and sustainability as core principles: ?Organizations are embedding AI into their strategies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and growth while maintaining human collaboration and ethical guardrails. ?Purpose and sustainability are foundational elements in leveraging AI to create meaningful and lasting impact. ?Cross-sector, cross-generational, and team-wide collaboration is critical to effectively navigating AI’s opportunities and challenges. ?Responsible AI deployment requires balancing innovation with risk management, ensuring societal, environmental, and economic benefits. CECP thanks all our speakers, moderators, interviewers, attendees, staff, and Nasdaq for making this event a success! #CECPCEOInvestorForum #CorporatePurpose #CSR #ESG #AI

CECP is the only business counsel and network of 200+ leading companies dedicated to driving measurable returns on purpose. ? At the recent CECP Investor Forum at Nasdaq MarketSite, CEO Daryl Brewster discussed how?ethical artificial intelligence can be implemented into?businesses’ long-term strategies to drive efficiency and value.?Watch to learn more.

Last week, I attended the CECP Fall Board Meeting and Advisory Council Forum in NYC led by our exceptional long time CEO, Daryl Brewster. For a quarter of a century, CECP has championed the notion, in the words of one of our founders Paul Newman, that business must be a “force for good” in the world.?And we represent over 200 of the world’s largest companies, all in service to that simple, powerful idea. I strongly believe that we are making a difference in support of our member companies EVERY day.?This is largely due to Daryl's leadership. In my estimation, he is one of the elite CEOs in the non-profit space.?We are most fortunate to have him leading the charge.