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For the third consecutive year, the Snap Finance Foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $150,000 to 17 nonprofit partners for their exceptional work in the U.S., U.K., and Costa Rica – three countries with Snap Finance offices.The Snap Finance Foundation Community Grant program reflects Snap Finance’s vision for a world where everyone has the means to thrive. Grants were awarded to nonprofits that focus on at least one of Snap’s giving pillars:Food security and basic needsEducation and

Employees and partners contributed 8,900 volunteer hours spanning 22 countriesConnectivity services were provided to more than 600 people in underprivileged communities

In honor of World Stroke Day on October 29, 2024, Terumo Neuro has partnered with Tulane University School of Medicine and Dr. Kendrick Johnson, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, to release a compelling educational video focused on raising awareness about stroke education and the critical need for equitable healthcare access.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241029527334/en/Strok

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced the second edition of HCLTech Climate Action Grant in the Americas program.

The report highlights major sustainability milestones, including an early achievement of SBTi-approved targets for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas reductions

Company’s Initiatives Drive Positive Change, Help Transform Communities, and Empower Individuals

Leading producer, marketer, and distributor of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies

Publix is proud to celebrate World Oceans Day while continuing to support sustainable seafood practices and helping to protect ocean wildlife through its donations to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) over the last 14 years.“Publix is committed to taking meaningful steps alongside our supplier partners to drive the responsible harvesting of seafood,” said Publix Business Development Director of Seafood Guy Pizzuti. “We are thankful for this important collaboration with SFP and our supplier

Selected NPOs use innovative themes including youth-led environmental activism, art and forest restoration to raise awareness and combat climate change

Natura’s®, the Central American tomato sauce & refried beans brand, partners with The Global FoodBanking Network to help build food security.

AmCham recognizes Dole Costa Rica with two Social Responsibility in Action Awards

Liberty Latin America Ltd. (“Liberty Latin America” or “LLA”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) today released its third ESG report showcasing the Company’s commitment to responsible environment, social, and governance (“ESG”) practices across its operations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The report can be found on the company website here.Balan Nair, CEO of Liberty Latin America, said, “Across Liberty Latin America, we believe deeply in how we work and live – with integrity, honest

Company Releases Annual ESG ReportFocus Continues on Furthering Economic Prosperity, Promoting the Integrity of Global Money Movement and Fostering a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Culture

Two leading sustainability organizations honored the global produce company

New manufacturing capacity allows Establishment Labs to provide over half the current world demand for breast implants and supports upcoming launches in China and the U.S.Global Learning Center expands training in next generation technologiesEstablishment Labs also publishes 2022 Sustainability Review

The lab to offer hands-on and virtual learning for Starbucks partners, students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale solutions for some of the world’s most challenging social and environmental issuesStarbucks and Arizona State University partner to create programming this fall; the lab is expected to physically open within the next three years

On World Oceans Day, Publix is proud to announce its continued efforts to support seafood sustainability and protect ocean wildlife. This year’s donations bring the company’s total contributions to more than $600,000 during their 13-year collaboration with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP).“It is important to Publix that we support and assist seafood industry leaders so that meaningful and lasting steps can be taken to protect marine life while allowing for the responsible and sustainable

ERS announced last month its next-generation Standard to certify restoration projects on the Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs).The company launches a public consultation on this new Standard, opened globally until May 5th 2023.The consultation process ensures the Standard is well-informed, practical and aligned with the needs and expectations of its users.

Vivint employees close out another year highlighting a culture of giving

Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) announced today the release of its first sustainability report since the 2021 merger of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Company. Building on its historical achievements, this report sets out the organization’s refreshed sustainability framework and offers a new set of environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals through 2030.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221220005564/en/The Dole Way, Dole’s s

Regulatory News:Teleperformance (Paris:TEP), the global leader in outsourced customer and citizen experience management and related digital services, announced that its Latin American operations received the prestigious 2022 Great Place to Work® award for the entire region. By being certified as a Great Place to Work® for the entire Latin American Region, Teleperformance has helped set a high workplace benchmark for all employers operating across Latin America in all industries.Teleperformance i

CRDC Global Limited (CRDC Global), today confirmed that it is actively working with PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life, to support the commercialization of its new patent pending RESIN8 Carbon Capture aggregate. The announcement comes after 18 months of initial collaboration. As part of the agreement, PA will help CRDC accelerate the scale up of its disruptive RESIN8 Carbon Capture technology, which has been formulated speci

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The produce leader’s pineapple operations in Costa Rica S.A. recognized by AmCham for pioneering work to improve lives of employees and families

Costa Rica hotels are first in portfolio to secure carbon neutral certificationSelina’s commitment to community and inclusion fosters gains in social and governance objectivesEstablishes goals for ESG operational standards, measuring greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption, reducing single-use plastic and for implementing social responsibility programs worldwide

Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ESTA), a global medical technology company dedicated to improving women’s health and wellness, principally in breast aesthetics and reconstruction, today announced publication of its 2021 Sustainability Review to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the company’s public listing on NASDAQ.“Our company was founded to transform the legacy of an industry through a unique commitment to women’s health and wellbeing. On the fourth anniversary of our listing

Women-Owned Technology Company Celebrates Explosive Client Growth, Diverse Engineering Teams and Community Giving

Around three-quarters of nicotine consumers want policymakers to consider their views when deliberating on tobacco and nicotine regulations

Today, on World Oceans Day, Publix announced its continued support of seafood sustainability by donating $40,000 to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). The company also announced its enhanced commitment to marine life conservation by collaborating with SFP to analyze and understand current fishing practices within the supply chain.SFP is a nonprofit marine conservation organization dedicated to bringing retailers, seafood buyers and their supply chains together to protect the environment wh

Record growth in 2021: growth in revenue of +25.7% like-for-like(1) and in net profit of +71.9%2017-2022 plan revenue target achieved one year ahead of schedule: more than €7 billionOutlook for 2022: continued solid like-for-like growth that outperforms the market, and improvement in operating marginNew medium-term objective (2025) above €10 billion in revenue

Company highlights how potential strategic partnerships and regenerative agricultural practices can both improve wildlife habitat and biodiversity while mitigating economic risk of soil loss and degradation.

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Standard Fruit Company de Costa Rica S.A. recognized by AmCham for work positively impacting employees and their families

Outstanding employer recognition is based on independent employee trust audit This is the fourth consecutive year that Teleperformance in China has been recognized as a Great Place to Work®Teleperformance is one of just 38 companies in mainland China, Hong Kong & Taiwan to be recognized in 2021Teleperformance in China scored more than 90% on all ranked topics (credibility, respect, fairness, camaraderie, pride, and overall trust)Teleperformance Group was also recently named as one of the 25 World’s Best Workplaces ™ in 2021 by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

The vacation rental platform will make a donation for every home onboarded in December

$200,000 grants available to advance Internet access and connectivity globally

Outstanding employer status is based on independent employee trust auditTeleperformance in Colombia has been recognized as a GPTW® for the fifth consecutive yearTeleperformance scored 91% credibility level with its employees in ColombiaAll independently evaluated criteria (credibility, respect, fairness, camaraderie, pride and overall trust) scored above 85%More than 90% of the Teleperformance staff worldwide currently work in independently certified Best Employer operations

Teleperformance named 5th Best Workplace™ in entire Latin America RegionRecognition is based on confidential, independent survey data from more than one million employees in around 8,000 companiesTrust, leadership, values, innovation and maximizing human potential factors are evaluatedTeleperformance’s operations in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Peru were among highest ranked on their respective national lists125 companies named best in LATAM region were the highest ranked on GPTW® Best Workplaces™ national listsMore than 90% of the Teleperformance staff worldwide currently work in independently certified Best Employer operations

Three-year project focuses on sustainability, education, community partnerships and green economic recovery to promote development in emerging economies

Outstanding employer status is based on independent employee trust audit2021 GPTW® certification is first for Teleperformance in TurkeyEmployees scored pride level at Teleperformance in Turkey at more than 80%Top three ranked topics included diversity, Covid-19 health and safety measures and onboarding experience~ 90% of the worldwide Teleperformance staff currently work in independently certified best employer operations across 31 countries

The 105 pledge signatories together generate over $1.4 trillion in global annual revenues and have more than 5 million employees across 25 industries in 16 countriesThe Climate Pledge is a commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement 10 years early and achieve net-zero carbon by 2040

AgroAmerica sponsors the 100K Innovation Fund grant competition for higher education in The United States, Central America and the Dominican Republic

As part of the #GoGreenWithRazer initiative, Razer has mapped out a 10-year sustainability plan and rallies the community to gear up together with the brand.

Prestigious certification based on employee feedback and independent auditEvaluation criteria assess employee pride, fairness, respect and trust in TeleperformanceMore than 80% of staff respondents ranked Teleperformance in Russia as an excellent employer2021 Best Place to Work Award is first for Teleperformance operations in RussiaMore than 85% of Teleperformance employees work in certified best employer operations globally

2021: continued organic growth well above the market averageSustained like-for-like* growth for the full year: +11.6%Sharp acceleration in like-for-like growth in the fourth quarter: +23.3%Return to pre-Covid (H2 2019) level of EBITA margin in the second half: 15.7%Rapid response to the crisis and a return to sustained growth since June, driven by faster development of the digital economy and the Group’s strong sales momentumRecommended dividend of €2.40 per share, unchanged from the previous year2021 objectives: like-for-like growth of at least +9.0%* and an EBITA margin before non-recurring items of more than 14.0%Confirmation of the 2022 objective of further rapid growth in revenue and margins

GPTW® institute certification is first for Indonesia operations Evaluation criteria heavily weighted on employee trust and pride in TeleperformanceTeleperformance Indonesia received very strong scores in all independent assessment dimensionsMore than 85% of the worldwide Teleperformance staff currently work in independently certified top employer operations

Outstanding employer accreditation is based on independent assessment70% of Madagascar employees participated in the independent review of Teleperformance8 key employee engagement workplace factors were evaluated and validated2020 Best Place to Work certification is first for Teleperformance in MadagascarMore than 85% of Teleperformance employees worldwide work in certified top employer operations

Outstanding employer status is based on independent employee trust audit Teleperformance just one of 38 companies in mainland China, Hong Kong & Taiwan to be recognized in 2020Evaluation criteria heavily weighted on employee trust in TeleperformanceTeleperformance in China received exceptionally high scores (exceeding 90%) in every evaluation dimensionThird consecutive annual GPTW® recognition for Teleperformance in China87% of Teleperformance employees worldwide currently work in independently certified top employer operations

“Has set a new standard for US Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry companies” per GPTW® InstituteEvaluation criteria heavily weighted on employee trust in TeleperformanceTeleperformance in the USA received very strong scores in all independent assessment dimensionsVery first certification in the USA for BPO* employer of its size by the Great Place to Work® Institute87% of the worldwide Teleperformance staff currently work in independently certified top employer operations

Outstanding employer status is based on independent employee trust audit780 Peru –based employees participated in anonymous surveys rating TeleperformanceTeleperformance rated much higher as an excellent place to work than other companiesEvaluation Criteria heavily weighted on employee trust in Teleperformance2020 GPTW ® certification is first for Teleperformance in Peru75% of Teleperformance employees worldwide work in certified Top Employer operations