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New publication from Global Reporting Initiative addresses inter-connections between sustainability reporting and emerging due diligence laws.
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The three-day event returns to fully in-person for the first time in more than three years, featuring 200+ speakers, including government officials, philanthropists, scientists, and more
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IBSA Institut Biochimique celebrated last Saturday, October 29, at its headquarters in Lugano, in the Pian Scairolo area, the inauguration of cosmos, the largest production plant of the Group. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221029005005/en/ ©IBSA - The cosmos plant in Lugano, Switzerland A company with a consolidated turnover of CHF 800 million, with a presence in over 90 countries and 17 subsidiaries in Europe, China
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P and Hispanic Star Launch Youth Leadership Initiative Capitanes del Futuro Power up the Capitan within you" typeof="foaf:Image" />Mon, 10/17/2022 - 10:00 Subheader P, Major League Soccer and Hispanic Star Support the Progress of Hispanic Youth. Type of Content Blog Layout Media Gallery Body This Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue to power the progress of the U.S. Hispanic community. To continue our long history of support, we and our trusted brands - Always, Gillette, Crest and Oral-B - to
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Debt conversion deal will unlock approximately $50M to support environmental and sustainable development actions, demonstrating the country's global leadership in financial innovation for conservation
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) announced today the release of its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Data Supplement. The 2021 ESG Data Supplement utilizes the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Road Transportation Sustainability Accounting Standard. The ESG Data Supplement is available under the Corporate Responsibility section of the Company’s investor website at ir.odfl.com. Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the saf
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Just when you think it can’t get worse than a snowstorm on Halloween, several critical facilities lose power, including one as a result of a nearby plane crash – or so went the scenario of this year’s preparedness exercise held earlier in June. More than 150 employees participated in the five-hour exercise to continuously improve PSEG’s ability to respond to a calamity. Reminiscent of an actual 2011 storm and held as we count down to the
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New Relic (NYSE: NEWR), the observability company, published its inaugural environmental, social, and governance (ESG) 2022 Impact Report. The report encompasses New Relic’s approach to ESG, including making significant achievements in pay equity across race and gender, obtaining HITRUST certification to strengthen data security and privacy, measuring Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, and providing more than $6.5 million in product and discounts to nonprofits and students to expand equi
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Point B has accepted an invitation to be a founding member of Mission 6 in its quest to help corporations lead the world to net-zero. As a leader in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) consulting, Point B has distinguished itself in the market by bringing an inter-disciplinary, values-driven approach to affect sustainable, systematic change across organizations. The Mission 6 initiative is unique in its approach to making the largest impact on reducing emissions as companies work to reac
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Addressing Malnutrition in and Around Indonesia's Vast Plantations Mon, 06/13/2022 - 12:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Despite Indonesia’s impressive economic growth, acute malnutrition remains a public health issue across Indonesia, with some places more severely affected than others. Stunting frequently occurs among children, and iron deficiency anemia is common among women of reproductive age. The 2013 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) by the Indonesian Health Ministry re
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The climate tech company will focus on reinventing the enterprise resource planning (ERP) space to help climate-conscious Fortune 500 companies operationalize reuse.
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The climate tech company will focus on reinventing the enterprise resource planning (ERP) space to help climate-conscious Fortune 500 companies operationalize reuse.
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Brand also thanks bees by giving guests bee-friendly flower seed paper with purchase of Honey Lover’s Dozen
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Digital experts say it’s time for a new approach
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The 2021 JetBlue Foundation Grants Will Help 10 Charitable Organizations Continue their Critical Work Connecting Students from Traditionally Underrepresented Communities to Careers in Aviation
Applications for the 2022 JetBlue Foundation Granting Cycle are Open Now through March 25, for Grants Up to $50,000 Each
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) announced today the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The 2020 ESG Report includes data from 2018 to 2020 and utilizes the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Road Transportation Sustainability Accounting Standard. The ESG Report is available under the Corporate Responsibility section of the Company’s investor website at ir.odfl.com. “We are proud to release our inaugural ESG Report, which outli
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With the UN climate change conference – COP26 – continuing this week in Glasgow, it’s obvious that there is consensus among a majority of world leaders and key stakeholders that much more needs to be done, if the ambition of keeping global warming to a 1.5-degree increase is to have any chance of being met.
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The 752 MW Borssele 1 & 2 wind farms count 94 wind turbines which, through inter-array cabling, transfer their energy to an offshore substation before reaching the grid via a high-tension line which the EIB previously helped finance with TSO TenneT.
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Sustainable design-build project will recycle up to 490 million gallons of water per year, helping to reduce groundwater basin over-drafting, protect against seawater intrusion and deliver environmental benefits SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., October 26, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Facing a dwindling water supply due to historic overdraft and climate change-fueled drought, Northern California’s Soquel Creek Water District is turning to an advanced recycled water purification system,
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55 Awards Totaling $680,000 Given to Fire Departments, Fire Agencies and Community Groups
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Zoetis Foundation commits $35 million over 5 years to advance opportunities for veterinarians and farmers
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Donated over $6 million in community support during 2020 with nearly 10% of that supporting COVID-19 relief efforts
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On track to 100% renewable energy and RE100 commitment with 8.8% renewable electricity sourced
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Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Arch), a global provider of insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance, is partnering with Women Who Code (WWCode), an international community dedicated to inspiring women to succeed in technology, to fund over 500 scholarships and help improve the online experience of WWCode’s in-person program. “We strongly believe that Women Who Code’s mission of inspiring women to excel in technology careers is critical for the long term success of the insurance industry,” said Pr
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By Jasbir Kaur and Neha Parti SOURCE: IBM DESCRIPTION:It is well understood that Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills are critical to enhance employability across industries in India and around the world. The country’s National Science Foundation predicts that 80 percent of jobs in the next decade will require STEM skills, and IBM estimates that STEM careers will offer 24 percent higher pay and longevity in the future. What a great opportunity, or so it would seem. In reality,
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Developer of TraceSCAN Helps Build the Herald Protocol – an Open Source Project Developed by VMware – to Combat COVID-19
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Facedrive Inc. ("Facedrive") (TSXV:FD) (OTCQX:FDVRF), a Canadian "people-and-planet first" technology ecosystem, is excited to announce that it will be launching Steer, America’s fastest-growing electric vehicle subscription service and an integral part of Facedrive’s TaaS vertical, in Toronto, Ontario. Toronto will be the first Canadian city to welcome this hassle-free, low-emission alternative to owning, leasing or renting vehicles. The launch is scheduled for the first week of March, 2021, an
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Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD) (OTCQX: FDVRF), a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that its food delivery vertical, Facedrive Foods, has launched operations in the region of Scarborough, ON, in response to burgeoning customer demand. Moreover, Facedrive Foods continues to experience substantial growth, with orders exceeding 4,100 (on average) meal deliveries per day. Restaurant partners are now nearing 4,425 with over 250,000 active users register
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$5 million given this year to address food insecurity issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic
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The newly launched Arch MI Scholars Program will provide scholarships, internships and fellowships to students at North Carolina A&T State University.
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Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $12.3 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities
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Dole to make nutritious foods accessible for 1 billion people, and move towards zero fruit loss and zero fossil-based plastic packaging by 2025, as well as net zero carbon emissions by 2030
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Publix Super Markets Charities announced today a second $1 million donation to Feeding America member food banks in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Today’s donation provides support to food pantries and meal programs in the communities surrounding Publix stores and brings Publix Charities’ total contribution in support of hunger relief efforts during the pandemic to $2 million. “As we continue to see an increase in the number of people facing food insecurity during this pandemic, we are gr
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Provides meals and assistance to help with effects of the coronavirus
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Elanco Animal Health Inc. (NYSE: ELAN) today announced that its shared value East Africa Growth Accelerator (EAGA) initiative has delivered a Social Return on Investment (SROI) of almost 250% for dairy and poultry smallholder farmers, their families and other stakeholders in the region. For every US$1 invested by Elanco and its partners in the EAGA initiative during its initial phase from June 2017 to December 2018, $2.48 of socio-economic value has been created for society in East Africa. Accor
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Food Lion Feeds to Donate 200 meals* for Each Free Throw Made This Men’s Basketball Season
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Grocery Retailer Donated 1,000 meals for Each Quarterback Sack Made by Participating School’s Football Team This Season
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New Lenovo global survey confirms 84 percent of people believe technology can help address and solve big global problems, including in the health care field
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Today, hundreds of employees from ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of termite and pest control, cleaning and restoration services in both the residential and commercial markets, will volunteer with community organizations across the United States as part of its sixth annual We Care Day. ServiceMaster employees will assist with more than 30 simultaneous volunteer projects in five different cities. “ServiceMaster employees are passionate and care deeply about de
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Grants to help strengthen health systems and reduce health disparities in underserved communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America
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Seven organizations receiving grants through UnitedHealthcare’s
Empowering Health program
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Part of company’s nationwide efforts to redefine access to care
through greater investments in social and environmental factors that
contribute to people’s well-being
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The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation recently announced it is donating $315,000 to fund local hunger-relief initiatives through 18 regional food bank partners and its national hunger-relief partner, Feeding America®. The Foundation is donating $165,000 for child hunger programs, and $150,000 for innovative, military-focused hunger-relief initiatives. The announcement was made at Food Lion Feeds’ fourth annual “Feedy’s” awards this week to honor food banks, community leaders and Food Lion as
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On November 8th, the JetBlue Foundation awarded $135,000 in grants to STEM education programs in Puerto Rico to aid long-term post-hurricane recovery in celebration of National STEM Day. The JetBlue Foundation, in its continued commitment to Puerto Rico, awarded grants to organizations that are investing in the island’s future and placing aviation and STEM top-of-mind as career choices for students. JetBlue started service 16 years ago, and is the largest carrier on the island with San Juan being
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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN) and Farm Radio International (FRI) have partnered to produce a 13-week series of radio programs designed to support and educate small-scale livestock farmers in North Tanzania to manage the challenges around livestock health and wellbeing, supporting a drive to greater food security, livestock health and care in the region. FRI and Elanco are working closely with local radio stations - Sauti ya Injili and Loliondo FM - to produce a short series of in
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Through the East Africa Growth Accelerator project, Elanco supports
World Food Day by drawing attention to achieving a #zerohunger world by
2030
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Before Philippa Fryman took on her role as vice president of Food and Beverage at The Venetian and The Palazzo, she joined the team in 2009 as the Butler Operations manager in Luxury Services. Overseeing a total of 60 Team Members, she quickly learned how inter-dependent various departments were and was introduced to the gaming industry.
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The public got a glimpse of the inter-workings of the Foote Dam Hydroelectric Plant, Saturday, during a centennial celebration held over the weekend. Consumers Energy allowed 240 visitors to tour the dam at no cost on Saturday, Aug. 11, for 30 minute guided tours.
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Providing more meals, more hope
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-- JetBlue Foundation Announces $100,000 in Grants in Celebration of
JetBlue’s 16th Anniversary of Service to Puerto Rico --
-- Grant Recipient Inter American University of Puerto Rico to Offer
Grant-Writing Workshops for Interested Organizations --
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The Groupement mobilité inter-rives―a joint venture composed of Stantec, Tetra Tech, and Hatch―has been chosen by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation, Sustainable Mobility, and Electrification of Transport (MTMDET) to prepare an opportunity study related to the new transportation link between Quebec City and Lévis. This link aims to improve the flow of trips on the Greater Quebec City territory.
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Governor John Bel Edwards and health care, business and government leaders announced a statewide collaborative effort to address cancer in Louisiana.
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Software Platform Provides Geographic Insights into Reporting
Progress for the Sustainable Development Goals