CVC Atlanta’s IMPACT Awards celebrates efforts in corporate social responsibility – SaportaReport

Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta Celebrates Annual IMPACT Awards

By Hannah E. Jones

On Thursday, Sept. 7, members of Atlanta’s business community gathered for the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta’s (CVC) annual IMPACT Awards. Now in its 26th year, the IMPACT Awards recognize companies of all sizes that lend their talent, skills and resources to help their communities thrive. 

Cheryl Kortemeier and Imara Canady. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Rank Studios.)

Recognizing Corporate Social Impact

The celebration was held at the Delta Flight Museum and there were plenty of puns packed into the two-hour program. The “captains” included 11Alive Morning Meteorologist Chesley McNeil as emcee, along with CVC Executive Director Cheryl Kortemeier and CVC President Imara Canady of AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Live “on-flight” music was played by Cari and Cool Groove and Question ATL.

CVC Atlanta helps member companies deliver business results through their commitment to civic engagement and social impact. It’s the only CVC in the nation to be recognized three times as “CVC of the Year” by Points of Light.

“I remain encouraged when our CVC is continuing to evolve and to consider our influence on how the field of [corporate social responsibility] can be more inclusive and help improve workplace and community equity,” Canady said. “We also are continuing to inspire the next generation of civic leaders.”

Awards for Social Impact

There was plenty of anticipation as the finalists were announced, eager to be recognized for their commitment to corporate

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 4: Quality Education
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

The article discusses various initiatives and projects undertaken by companies in Atlanta to contribute to their communities’ well-being and address social and economic challenges. These initiatives align with the Sustainable Development Goals mentioned above.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• SDG 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles.
• SDG 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
• SDG 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes.
• SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
• SDG 11.3: By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.
• SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.

The specific targets mentioned above are relevant to the initiatives and projects described in the article. They highlight the importance of education for sustainable development, decent work and economic growth, sustainable infrastructure and industries, reducing inequalities, sustainable urbanization, and partnerships for achieving the SDGs.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

• Indicator for SDG 4.7: Proportion of students who have achieved at least a minimum proficiency level in reading and mathematics.
• Indicator for SDG 8.5: Employment-to-population ratio by sex, age group, and persons with disabilities.
• Indicator for SDG 9.4: CO2 emissions per unit of value added in manufacturing industries.
• Indicator for SDG 10.2: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by age, sex, and persons with disabilities.
• Indicator for SDG 11.3: Proportion of cities with a direct participation structure of civil society in urban planning and management that operate regularly and democratically.
• Indicator for SDG 17.17: Number of countries that have national statistical legislation that complies with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.

While the article does not explicitly mention these indicators, they can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. These indicators provide specific metrics to assess the achievement of each target.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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