Women and Climate, Pressure as a Force for Good, and New Partner
A note from our Head of Partnerships, Sheilah Crowley, ACC:
In a time when disruption is the new norm, one silver lining is that organizations that may have once been siloed are now coming together in creative, collaborative ways.
I just returned from my first Benevity Live, an annual conference hosted by our partner Benevity—this year in Palm Springs.
The energy over the three-day conference was palpable. While many of us are familiar with the dynamic that arises when CSR, ESG, and sustainability practitioners gather, this year felt different. External pressures—particularly the ongoing challenges facing the nonprofit sector—demanded new, innovative ways to meet the moment.
During her opening remarks, Sona Khosla, Benevity’s Chief Impact Officer, shared a quote from Billy Jean King that shifted my perspective and resonated with many in the room:
“Pressure is a privilege, and champions adjust.”
This set the tone for the entire event, encouraging us to reclaim our agency, trust our hard-earned navigational tools, and seek out new alliances in every conversation. I found myself part of a community in overdrive, determined to solve for this new reality—together.
Partnership has been a throughline in every professional role I’ve held. On both micro and macro levels, we achieve more when we open ourselves up to collaboration. Last week was a powerful refresher course, and I’m excited to share my renewed enthusiasm with others who believe in the power of collective championship.
—Sheilah Crowley
Head of Partnerships, CSR Talent Group
Sheilah Crowley at Benevity Live! with Benevity‘s Alliances Manager, Georgia Ferretti, and CECP‘s Senior Director, Strategic Engagement and Growth, Nandika Madgavkar.
Encouraging opening session with Benevity leadership as we all grapple with political and public sentiment upheaval.
Our Most Recent Corporate Impact Leaders Podcast:
On this episode of our Corporate Impact Leaders podcast, Mil Niepold, Founder and President of The Mara Partners, talks about the important relationship between women‘s empowerment and climate. She shares how major companies are developing comprehensive programs that provide women with resources and tools to drive significant impact on their community and make their supply chains more climate resilient in the process. Mil also provides recommendations for companies looking to develop cost-effective new programs along these lines.
Case Study: CSR Talent Group Experts in Action
The VP of CSR and Sustainability at a U.S. chain of discount department stores was going on maternity leave and needed fractional support to oversee and manage the company’s programs while she was on leave.
CSR Talent Group placed two ESG consultants with relevant experience to cover the work over six months. A senior consultant with experience leading CSR departments at two companies provided oversight and managed the relationship with senior executives. The second consultant had CSR experience at a major department store and assisted with program management and implementation.
The two provided a seamless transition as the VP returned from leave and moved back to a full-time role.
Partner Spotlight
We are excited to announce our new partnership with CSRHub, which provides the most comprehensive global set of Consensus ESG ratings of over 40,000 companies that drive corporate and investor sustainability decisions. Learn more.
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