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In just five months, the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund increased in size to nearly $200 million and welcomes American Express Global Business Travel, Aramco Ventures, Aviation Capital Group, Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group, Groupe ADP,
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The grants will help fund solutions to advance economic equality and offer financial wellness education to provide communities with stronger financial health support
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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In this episode of ESG Talk, David Kanarek, vice president and managing counsel at American Express, joins Workiva’s Mark Mellen and Steve Soter to discuss the SEC’s climate disclosure proposal.
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The GEI provides insight into an opaque area of ESG data reporting
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The program will award $40,000 grants to 25 historic U.S. small restaurants, supporting the future growth of these establishments as they navigate current challenges.
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This initiative is part of American Express’ long history of backing small businesses.
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This week on ESG Talk, we’re reaching back into the vault to share one of our most popular episodes from season one. Si-Yeon Kim, former chief risk and compliance officer and executive chair of ESG at American Express Global Business Travel, joins Workiva's Mandi McReynolds.
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Kick-off to the LPGA Tour season highlights HGV’s corporate social responsibility program, including a $100,000 donation to the ANNIKA Foundation and a career day with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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$1.5 million gift invests in ongoing and expanded financial education programming for area youth
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Applications are now open for the 2023 class
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American Express (NYSE: AXP) today released its 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Report highlighting the company’s progress in promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all colleagues. The report also includes detailed disclosures on the diversity representation among American Express colleagues and the company’s equal pay practices, aligned with the company’s ongoing commitment to transparency. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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Grants pledged to Ocean Conservancy, Urban Sustainability Directors Network, Resilient Cities Catalyst, and Regional Plan Association as part of company’s $10 million philanthropic goal toward backing low-carbon communities
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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“Building Better Futures” program to support HBCU students through grant funding as they transition to careers and bolster UNCF’s K-12 Initiative to help students prepare for college
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In partnership with Lendistry, this program supports urban and rural small businesses in socially and economically distressed communities with financing options to sustain and grow their businesses
After a successful pilot, both companies will help even more sellers fund strategic business needs, such as inventory expansion, brand building, and customer acquisition
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Bread Financial Commits to Preserving Our Planet With Gift to The Nature Conservancy Fri, 09/23/2022 - 12:30 Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 23, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Bread Financial™ (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, flexible payment, lending and saving solutions, today announced a gift to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) that will support nature-friendly economic development opportunities in low-to-moderate
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Join the conversation with Si-Yeon Kim, former EVP, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, and Executive Chair of ESG at American Express Global Business Travel (2014 to 2022), as she and host Mandi McReynolds discuss finding your ESG superpower.
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After spending more than $1 billion toward its Action Plan to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), the company announced a new goal to spend an additional $3 billion with suppliers from underrepresented groups and toward other DE&I initiatives through 2025.
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As part of its goal of advancing climate solutions, American Express has invested more than $150 million since 2019 in the development of facilities that have received green building certification.
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To build financial confidence in economically vulnerable and underserved communities, American Express has provided $265 million in community development loans and investments in 2021 and committed $17 million to its “Backing Small” grant program to support small businesses.
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Ninth annual report provides well-defined framework and roadmap that clearly outlines Company’s social and environmental priorities
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Today, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, in collaboration with Atlas Corps, announced the second cohort of the Hilton Humanitarian Prize Laureate Virtual Leadership Institute. Fifty Hilton Prize Scholars will participate in a five-month virtual leadership training opportunity that will provide professional development to emerging social change leaders exclusively within the Prize Laureate community. Representing 23 of the 26 Prize Laureate organizations, this cohort includes professionals from 31
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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Strategic investment expands Karat’s Brilliant Black Minds program to all current and aspiring Black engineers as part of larger movement to diversify the tech industry
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This marks the company’s third consecutive year in the top 10 and 22nd year on the list.
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American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced U.S. Consumer, Small Business and Corporate Card Members who are enrolled in the Membership Rewards® program can use Membership Rewards® points towards a donation with PayPal Giving Fund to support select charities that are providing humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine and affected parts of Europe. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220407005787/en/ American Express to Match
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Company plans to introduce new digital solutions to help corporate clients better understand their carbon footprint and expand the availability of its recycled plastic cards
As part of its $10 million philanthropic commitment toward climate action, the company is providing $2.25 million in grants to American Forests, National Park Foundation, and Earthwatch Institute
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The Los Angeles community experienced the first-ever ByBlack Bazaar by American Express, a pop-up holiday marketplace where consumers supported local and national Black-owned small businesses from December 11-12, 2021.
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American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced today, in partnership with Nova Credit, that it has expanded credit access to people from Brazil, Dominican Republic, Kenya and Nigeria who have moved to the United States.
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In American Express’ annual Give2Gether campaign, more than 13,000 colleagues participated, pledging donations to their favorite non-profits and doubling their impact with the company’s Global Match Program.
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American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced artistic collaborations with world-renowned artists Julie Mehretu and Kehinde Wiley to reimagine and create new designs of the iconic Consumer Platinum Card.
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced the release of its inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) report, which documents the company’s progress on its DE&I commitments and initiatives as part of its $1 Billion DE&I Action Plan launched in October 2020.
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Accelerating the supply and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) is crucial to reaching net zero emissions in the travel industry
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In partnership with Save the Children, American Express plans to support projects to help address the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia
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Company has joined the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition and Global Future Council on Sustainable Tourism to help promote sustainable travel practices
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Actions follow recently announced commitments to net-zero carbon emissions by 2035 and provide at least $10 million in philanthropic funding to advance climate solutions by 2025
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Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has named Christine Elliott as Managing Director - Head of Global Corporate Affairs. In this newly created role, Ms. Elliott will lead Moody’s dialogue with key stakeholders, including employees, policymakers, government officials, and media. “As a global integrated risk assessment firm, it is of vital importance that we deliver clear communication and consistent outreach to our many stakeholders,” said Rob Fauber, President & Chief Exec
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American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the launch of “Backing International Small Restaurants”, a new grant program to support culturally-significant, independent restaurants owned by individuals from underrepresented groups in five major cities: London, Mexico City, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto.
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Unique new program helps ready Black students for professional careers in corporate America
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American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the release of its 2020-2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which includes a new roadmap for the company’s ESG strategy focused on three core pillars: Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I); Building Financial Confidence; and Advancing Climate Solutions.
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Already carbon neutral since 2018, the company plans to set science-based targets for its operations and supply chain to reach this goal and provide $10 million in new philanthropic funding toward initiatives that address climate change
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9/11 Day 2021 PSA campaign State of Unitedness calls upon all Americans to join together in unity for the 20-year remembrance of 9/11.
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American Express announced that the Coalition to Back Black Businesses will award 25 Black-owned small businesses from the Coalition’s 2020 grant program an additional $25,000 enhancement grant to support their long-term success and resilience.\r
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New Directors Bring Significant Experience in Management, Finance, Marketing and Equity Issues
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Shopping Small on Summer Weekends Can Help Inject over $27 Billion into the National Economy
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Bank becomes latest company to join coalition to create one million family –sustaining careers over the next 10 years
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Funded by InVision’s Design Forward Fund, Design4Change connects designers with non-profits who need their digital skills
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Recognized Champion in Human Services Industry Brings Expertise and Passion to Expand and Scale Social Good Across Nonprofit Sector
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American Express (NYSE: AXP) has ranked 10th on the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in the U.S., marking the company’s second consecutive year among the Top 10.
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The iconic hospitality company continues to successfully navigate through the crisis and lead the industry in recovery efforts
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Achieves 100% pay equity for colleagues globally
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Sets goal to double spending with diverse suppliers and expand access to capital for minority-owned businesses
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Commits to enhancing diverse representation and equal opportunity at all levels across the company
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Increases funding and resources allocated to community organizations advancing racial equality and social justice