CECP

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) is a membership network and intelligence partner for companies seeking to strengthen their social impact and business performance. Founded in 1999 by actor Paul Newman, CECP has grown into the only nonpartisan business counsel and network dedicated to driving measurable returns on purpose. The organization provides its member companies with trusted data, peer connections, and practical guidance to help corporate social impact leaders learn what works, benchmark against peers, and navigate emerging challenges with confidence.

CECP serves as a CEO-led coalition united in the belief that a company's social strategy - how it engages with key stakeholders including employees, communities, investors, and customers - is an essential measure of business excellence. The organization combines proprietary benchmarking, research, peer intelligence, and expert guidance to help CSR leaders make informed decisions. CECP's flagship publication, Giving in Numbers, is recognized as the premier industry survey and research tool, providing standard-setting criteria that help companies demonstrate the value of their social investments. With over 200 of the world's leading companies as members, representing $33 billion in social investment and $8.3 trillion in total revenue, CECP continues to shape the future of corporate purpose and social responsibility.