02 — Capability · BC-480.40
Public Affairs & Community Relations
Build working relationships with public officials, community groups and the places the organization operates, and support the communities it depends on.
- Government Relations
- Community Relations
- Corporate Citizenship
In scope
- Engagement with public officials on policy that affects the organization
- Community relationships near sites and operations
- Corporate giving, sponsorships and employee volunteering
Out of scope
- Formal filings and correspondence with regulators (see BC-140)
- Sustainability strategy and disclosure (see BC-820)
Decomposes into · 4
- BC-480.40.10Policy AdvocacyExplain the organization's position on proposed rules and legislation to officials, within the limits that lobbying and disclosure rules set.
- BC-480.40.20Community EngagementKeep neighbors and local leaders informed about the organization's sites and plans, and hear concerns before they become conflicts.
- BC-480.40.30Corporate Giving & SponsorshipDecide which causes and events the organization funds, administer grants and sponsorships, and report what the giving achieved.
- BC-480.40.40Employee VolunteeringOrganize and record volunteer time employees give to communities, with the policies and paid time that make it possible.