ESG News For Amsterdam

Old Dominion University Becomes the First-Ever Carnegie Research 1 University to Reach the SMI Top 10

o9, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced the launch of Minerva, a professional community that aims to enable greater gender equality within the supply chain and digital technology industries.Membership to Minerva – named after the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategy, and mentorship – is open to all who work in the supply chain and digital technology sectors and hold leadership roles within their organizations. Minerva’s k

Artist Hyland Mather to create a large-scale art piece entirely with recyclable plastics in Atlanta’s Colony Square

Over a third (36%) of disabled people feel anxious or frustrated when it comes to visiting the dentist1As the #1 recommended toothbrush brand by dentists worldwide, Oral-B is dedicated to transforming the dental office experience for people with disabilities into a more positive oneOral-B launches The Disability Champions Award Programme for dental staff across Europe, in partnership with the iADH

Today Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) released its 15th annual Impact Report, which encompasses the company’s overall business performance as well as key accomplishments in advancing life around the world.“Amidst challenging conditions and a changing global landscape, Orbia remains committed to its purpose to advance life around the world. What’s good for the world is simply good business, and we were especially proud that the external pressures of 2023 did not stall our

The fellows will conduct empirical research on ESOPs, equity compensation, profit sharing, and worker cooperatives

Program Launches with Braga Fresh and Church Brothers Farms as Initial Partners and Encourages Additional Growers to Join

Healthcare warehousing leader leverages 98,280 SF Lakeland, FL facility to rapidly stage emergency response command center supporting the State of Florida’s Hurricane Idalia response

Nasdaq, an American multinational financial services corporation and the U.S. leader in stock trading by volume, has selected and profiled Orbia as an ESG Trendsetter. Orbia’s Chief Executive Officer Sameer Bharadwaj, Chief Financial Officer Jim Kelly and Vice President of Sustainability Tania Rabasa Kovacs recently joined Randall Hopkins, Nasdaq Corporate Solutions Head of ESG Solutions, for a panel discussion on why ESG (environmental, social, governance) metrics matter to Orbia, focal areas f

On June 8, Rubio’s will be giving out free canvas tote bags, featuring a painted design created exclusively for Rubio’s by Artist Marco Tulio.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Professor Noreena Hertz, global economist and author, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective March 29, 2023, and will serve on its Governance and Social Responsibility Committee.Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “Noreena is a highly influential economist and a global thought leader on ESG. We look forward to the benefit of her expert insights and perspectives as we continue to execute our strategy to grow Matte

AIT-Europe teammates vote to support umbrella organization of Childhood Cancer International

Powered by the Pyramid Decision Intelligence Platform, the Global Commodities Information and Data Business Provides a Carbon Emissions Benchmarking Solution to Mining and Metals Industries

AM Best will join the general session of the Insurance Internal Audit Group (IIAG) Fall Conference, which takes place Oct. 5-7, 2022, in Boston.Anthony Molinaro, senior financial analyst, AM Best, will participate in the presentation that opens the conference at 3:00 pm (EDT). The session is titled, “ESG and AM Best Perspectives: What Internal Auditors Should Know and Do Now, Next and Later,” and is sponsored by Baker Tilly. Molinaro, who has been at AM Best since 2019, works in the property/cas

Cirium’s CO2 emissions calculations, commended by American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic for accuracy, are now available in Cirium SkyThe Cirium Sky, aviation data warehouse, provides secure cloud access to Cirium’s comprehensive datasetsCirium Sky democratizes data and unifies it in one place enabling it to drive operational efficiencies and faster decision making

Progress includes 2030 science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and continued advancement toward 2025 DE&I goals

–       Climate finance reporters and corporate communicators both see urgent need to shift from pledges to evidence of action–       Big jumps in reporting about carbon markets and natural capital; notable coverage increases at Bloomberg, the Financial Times and South China Morning Post

CSR Report Outlines Achievements and Expands Sustainability Disclosures

 The strategic alliance connects two sustainability leaders, Elanco, a leading animal health company, and Royal DSM, a health, nutrition and biosciences company, to accelerate tangible sustainable solutions in the U.S., supporting the Global Methane Pledge goal of cutting emissions 30% by 2030.Elanco gains exclusive licensing rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize Bovaer® in U.S.Royal DSM will receive royalty income from Elanco’s U.S. Bovaer® sales, including a single-digit millions upfront payment, as well as a portion of product supply from Elanco.Bovaer® is expected to have blockbuster revenue potential for Elanco in the U.S. market in excess of US$200 million, in the estimated $1-2 billion global market for methane reduction from cows.This alliance will nearly double the announced global supply potential of Bovaer®, giving more farmers the opportunity to reduce methane emissions, creating value and positive environmental impact, contributing to health for the planet.

AM Best’s four-part series, “Asset Management & ESG Imperative,” examines how insurers are working closely with asset management professionals to address growing regulatory and stakeholder expectations for investment portfolios that address environmental, social and governance concerns.The segment, “For ESG Investors, It's Getting Easier to Be Green,” examines how new products and investment approaches are expanding opportunities for insurance asset managers to better meet ESG concerns.​​​​​​Wat

AM Best’s four-part series, “Asset Management & ESG Imperative,” examines how insurers are working closely with asset management professionals to address growing regulatory and stakeholder expectations for investment portfolios that address environmental, social and governance concerns.In the segment, "Focus on ESG Expands Beyond Environmental, Energy," experts discuss how sustainability, human rights, diversity, inclusion and other concerns are more broadly defining ESG. ​​​​​​Watch now: https:

AM Best’s four-part series, “Asset Management & ESG Imperative,” examines how insurers are working closely with asset management professionals to address growing regulatory and stakeholder expectations for investment portfolios that address environmental, social and governance concerns.In the segment, “ESG Under Insurance Regulatory Spotlight,” insurance and asset experts discuss how global and national regulatory developments for ESG are placing new expectations and demands on insurers.Watch no

The jury panel, which included changemaker Yara Shahidi and Mr. Tommy Hilfiger, awarded the €200,000 and mentorship prize package to Rwandese and Dutch startups to support their endeavor to reshape the fashion landscape.

Changemaker Yara Shahidi and Tommy Hilfiger to serve as jury, as entrepreneurs present their business ideas, with €200,000 prize to be split between two winners

Strategic collaboration to support long-term growth of biopolymer production requiring a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and Polylactic Acid (PLA) inputs

Partnership Gives Consumers Exclusive Access Through Live.Westfield.com Streaming Platform and Fan Zones at Over 20 Flagship DestinationsFans and shoppers across the globe are invited to hear Lady Gaga perform tracks from the new duets album with Tony Bennett, Love For SaleVirtually, and through Westfield’s network of global flagship destinations, consumers are able to:Access the Love For Sale album pre-sale via Live.Westfield.com before its official release on October 1 and enter for a chance to win a personalized message from Lady GagaCelebrate at official Fan Zones in 21 Westfield centers worldwide across 12 countries including the US, UK and EuropeInteract with Gaga inspired content displayed through media screens in ten countries across the US, UK and EuropeThe partnership will support Born This Way Foundation, a non-profit organization co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, with the mission to build a kinder, braver world, and Exploring the Arts, an organization founded by Tony Bennett and his wife, Susan Benedetto, with the mission to transform the lives of young people through arts education.Exclusive access to the September 30 streamed performance is available for signup today at Live.Westfield.com

Provides Donation to Local School District to Illustrate Commitment to Serving the Community

Announcement of Ichikowitz Foundation Winning 2021 SABRE Award Africa for African Youth Survey 2020

Meals with Meaning Meal Kit Program Supports Local Tarrant County Residents with Weekly Meal Kits that Include Fresh Produce, Proteins and Ingredients to Make Healthy, Delicious Meals at Home

@TheTable Meal Kits to play an integral role in virtual and blended learning for students enrolled in culinary arts programs while also helping to combat food insecurity

The February issue of Best’s Review examines how insurers are increasing efforts to build a more diverse and inclusive workplace.Last year’s nationwide protests and civil unrest, coupled with a pandemic that revealed racial disparities in mortality and health care access, have led to an increased focus on workplace culture. Learn more in “Insurers Work to Build Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces.”In “Insurers Turn to Apprenticeships to Find Diverse, Next-Gen Workforce,” Best’s Review looks at how

Benevity, Inc. (“Benevity”), a global leader in corporate purpose cloud software, today announces that it has secured an investment from Hg, a leading global software investor. Hg’s investment is expected to further accelerate and scale Benevity’s pioneering leadership in this category.Hg will lead the investment, which will be made from the Hg Saturn 2 Fund, in partnership with Benevity’s current investors, General Atlantic and JMI Equity, who will remain significant investors in the business,

Clinical Research Program Underway To Validate Potential of Oral Health Products to Slow Spread of the Virus

AM Best will host a complimentary webinar on Tuesday, 17 November 2020, at 2 p.m. GMT (9 a.m. EST), to explore key results of the rating agency’s recently conducted survey of insurance companies on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. Among the takeaways from these survey results, included in a new Best’s Special Report, is that significant divergences exist in expectations between regulators and (re)insurance businesses. During the event, senior AM Best analysts also will discuss

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD), a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that Facedrive has entered into a purchase agreement (the “Acquisition”) with each of the shareholders of Food Hwy Canada Inc. (“Food Hwy”), one of Canada’s leading “ethnic and student focused” food delivery service. Pursuant to the terms of the Acquisition, Facedrive acquired all of the outstanding shares of Food Hwy for consideration which consisted of $1,500,000 in cash and 551

Meal Kit Donation Supports Local Residents During the Pandemic and Includes Fresh Produce, Proteins and Ingredients to Make Wholesome, Delicious Meals at Home

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Leading Meal Kit Company Partners with Terrapass to Reduce Its Environmental Impact While Helping to Fight Climate Change

AM Best expects the claims impact from the coronavirus outbreak to be manageable for Southeast Asia-based insurance companies over the near term; however, a persisting slowdown of business activity and reduced regional economic growth could pressure insurers, according to an AM Best report.A new Best’s Commentary, titled, “Southeast Asian Insurers Face Uncertainty in Wider Economic Fallout From Coronavirus Outbreak,” states that AM Best expects the potential direct impacts to insurers to include

Two winners were selected by a panel of experts that included Mr. Tommy Hilfiger, Daniel Grieder, CEO, Tommy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe, and Noor Tagouri, Journalist, Activist and Speaker

Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces the six finalists in the 2019 Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge. Now in its second year, the global program aims to support entrepreneurial start-up and scale-up businesses developing solutions that promote inclusive and positive change in fashion. The selection of finalists is a next step in the journey to identify and champion innovative opportunities that support the advancement of the industry. On February 13, 2020, t

Unseen, a UK charity that works to eradicate modern slavery, announced today its partnership with RDC, the global leader in compliance screening.

All Hyatt brands worldwide will move to large-format bathroom amenities and reduce single-use water bottles by June 2021

Upfield Meets Target to Source 100% Physically Certified Sustainable Palm OilAhead of December 2019 Target

For a limited time, shoppers who take an HIV test at the new site can register to win a 2019 Buddy Kick Scooter.

Hyatt hotels and spas proudly showcase their wellbeing offerings, designed to positively impact how colleagues, customers, and community members feel, fuel and function

Velocity Global, the leading provider of global business expansion solutions, is hosting its first-ever Velocity Global Day of Service to celebrate its five-year anniversary. The day will be dedicated to giving back to the 10 communities in which the company has offices: Toronto, Yangon, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Singapore, London, Bogotá, Dubai, Bangalore, and its headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The volunteer efforts will take place on Thursday,

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Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], is pleased to announce that year two applications for the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge are now open. The global program aims to support entrepreneurial start-up and scale-up stage businesses developing solutions that promote inclusive and positive change in fashion. After a successful first year, the company is excited to continue to work on identifying opportunities that support the a

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that PPG and the PPG Foundation invested more than $9 million in communities worldwide in 2018. The funds, which support community sustainability and educational programming, will positively impact hundreds of community organizations in 28 countries where PPG employees live, work and play. “Since PPG’s founding more than 135 years ago, we have been committed to giving back to the communities where the company has a presenc