ESG News For American Express

Ads Featuring Global CEOs and Local Talent Will Run Across New York City in Iconic Locations and on Subways, Long Island Railroad and Metro North RailroadEncouraging More Companies to Join the Mission and Hire Local

Only 20% of Large Companies Increased Promotion Opportunities, According to 2024 American Opportunity IndexW.W. Grainger, Costco, Capital One, Meta and ServiceNow Top This Year’s Ranking

96% of corporate professionals say their organizations have, or plan to take, climate action.

Association remained committed to serving the military community and their families and helping them build financial security amid economic headwinds.

54 new HOPE Inside offices opened, for a total of 285 offices serving 1,800+ locations throughout the U.S.$130 million in mortgages secured to low- and- moderate-income homebuyers through its partnership with Fulton Bank, adding to $1.1 billion totalOver 220,000 Black businesses supported through partnership with Shopify, upping total to 388,703 businesses served since 2020 launch

In response to the escalating need for sustainable practices in the food industry, Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, proudly introduces the inaugural edition of the International Sustainable Food Barometer, developed in collaboration with Harris Interactive.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116002666/en/(Photo: Business Wire)This exclusive study distinguishes itself through elevating t

The donation will help expand school-based empowerment programs for girls to all 50 states.

Prominent Companies Join Growing Coalition of Leading Organizations in a 10-Year Initiative to Promote Financial Literacy Throughout the U.S.

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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The GEI provides insight into an opaque area of ESG data reporting

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.This initiative is part of American Express’ long history of backing small businesses.

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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$1.5 million gift invests in ongoing and expanded financial education programming for area youth

Applications are now open for the 2023 class

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: https

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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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“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

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 businessesAfter a successful pilot, both companies will help even more sellers fund strategic business needs, such as inventory expansion, brand building, and customer acquisition

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.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.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.

Ninth annual report provides well-defined framework and roadmap that clearly outlines Company’s social and environmental priorities

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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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

This marks the company’s third consecutive year in the top 10 and 22nd year on the list.

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 El

Company plans to introduce new digital solutions to help corporate clients better understand their carbon footprint and expand the availability of its recycled plastic cardsAs 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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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 AsiaCompany has joined the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition and Global Future Council on Sustainable Tourism to help promote sustainable travel practicesActions 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

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 Executive

Unique new program helps ready Black students for professional careers in corporate America

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

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.

New Directors Bring Significant Experience in Management, Finance, Marketing and Equity Issues

Shopping Small on Summer Weekends Can Help Inject over $27 Billion into the National Economy

Bank becomes latest company to join coalition to create one million family –sustaining careers over the next 10 years

Funded by InVision’s Design Forward Fund, Design4Change connects designers with non-profits who need their digital skills

Recognized Champion in Human Services Industry Brings Expertise and Passion to Expand and Scale Social Good Across Nonprofit Sector

The iconic hospitality company continues to successfully navigate through the crisis and lead the industry in recovery efforts

Achieves 100% pay equity for colleagues globallySets goal to double spending with diverse suppliers and expand access to capital for minority-owned businessesCommits to enhancing diverse representation and equal opportunity at all levels across the companyIncreases funding and resources allocated to community organizations advancing racial equality and social justice

To date, the NYC-based not-for-profit has raised $30M in support of the program’s expansion

According to a new Groupon survey of more than 500 women small business owners, nearly 75% said that their business has been negatively impacted by the pandemicFifty-four percent said they feared they’d have to permanently close their businesses and one-quarter believe that it will take more than a year for their businesses to get back to normalThe survey ranked Massachusetts, New York, Michigan, Ohio and North Carolina as the top five states most supportive of small businesses during the pandemicFifty-five percent of respondents said they believe men have an easier time starting their own businesses and just over half said that they’re held to a higher standard than their male counterparts

Key Takeaways:First-of-its-kind collaboration between four major Black chambers, the National Black Chamber of Commerce, the National Business League, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., and Walker’s Legacy$10 million will be committed to a grant program to support U.S. Black-owned small business recovery over the next four yearsEligible Black-owned small businesses in the U.S. can now apply for grants online here.

World’s first social impact corporate gifting platform meets rigorous standards of social & environmental performance, accountability, & transparency

New Program is Part of Company’s $5 Million Commitment to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Every year, 250,000 people leave the military. This is a very challenging transition. In many metropolitan areas, up to 80% of veterans leave without a job lined up, and about half of veterans leave their first post-military job within a year. Companies are failing to recognize veterans’ skill sets. Only 17% of companies consider military veterans to be useful contributors to the workplace.Starting immediately, fintech startup Better.com will hire 80 veterans through Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup Shift.org, which places veterans with growth tech companies.In addition to veterans, Better.com’s new military hiring program commits to hiring veteran spouses. The military spouse unemployment rate is a staggering 16%.Better.com follows fellow tech companies Amazon, Dell, Uber, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, who also pledged to hire veterans and military spouses.

Winners To Be Awarded Share of $2 Million in American Express Preservation Grants Decided Through Public Voting CampaignOver 1.1 Million Votes Cast for 20 Competing Sites, A Record for Partners in Preservation: Main Streets