ESG News For Democratic Republic of the Congo

Corridor Program: Mercedes-Benz and Hydro extend their strategic partnership to support the long-term development of communities along the aluminum supply chain in the state of Pará, Brazil.Just Transition: Lighthouse project to create positive impacts for both people and nature throughout aluminum supply chain in Brazil.Joint efforts: Mercedes-Benz, Hydro and local NGOs form a steering committee to enhance community involvement in mining area.Decarbonization: In 2022, Hydro and Mercedes-Benz agreed to work together on a technology roadmap for producing low-carbon aluminum.

More Than 22,000 Takeda Employees Selected the FY2024 New Partners: Population Services International, Bulungula Incubator, Reach Out Cameroon, Seed Global Health and VillageReachTakeda’s Five New Partnerships Boost Total Global CSR Program Contributions to JPY 28.8 Billion (Approx. USD 199.1 million) Across 34 Diverse Partnerships Worldwide and extend our reach to an additional 2 million direct beneficiariesTakeda’s Global CSR Program Expects to Reach 27 Million People in 93 Countries by 2030

HERITΛGE announces the recipients of a second round of small grants for African heritage projects, generously supported by the Mellon Foundation...

Semifinalists for the third annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge have been announced as 38 teams will now vie for a part of $1M.

New data shows Ford on track to achieve carbon neutrality no later than 2050 across its vehicles, operations and supply chain, and estimates that lifetime vehicle carbon dioxide emissions may be reduced by as much as 60% for consumers driving a Ford EV versus a similar internal combustion engine vehicleFrom 2017 to 2022, Ford reduced emissions from its manufacturing facilities by 40%; In 2022, 60% of the electricity the company used was carbon-freeFord has conducted 30 supplier audits along select critical mineral battery supply chains at all tiers to the mine site, and audited its nickel, lithium and cobalt due diligence management systems

EV ramp-up: Approximately 100% EV sales growth seen in 2023; own global high-power charging network starting in 2023Emission reduction: 80%1 cut in CO2 from own production sought by 2030; new green energy assets including solar, onshore and offshore wind powerHuman rights: Protective measures for further raw materials in 2023; expansion of projects to prevent child labour in mining regionsGovernance: Enhanced variable executive remuneration systemGreen finance: Revised framework retains highest “Dark Green” rating by CICERO with governance rated as excellent

100% of proceeds will be donated to War Child USA, a humanitarian organization providing life-changing resources to children living through conflict

#HappinessForAllUkraine announced as official 2022 @UN #InternationalDayOfHappiness campaign theme #TenStepsToGlobalHappiness #HappinessForAll #Happytalism #TenBillionHappyBy2050

The Company congratulates the Northwest Territories, federal and Tlicho governments on this important infrastructure initiative and key enabler for the NICO development

More than 50 languages other than English are commonly used in daily encounters between patients and healthcare providers: AMN Languages Services.

Carbon Streaming Corporation (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) (NEO: NETZ) (FSE: M2QA) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a carbon credit streaming agreement (“Carbon Stream”) with Infinite-EARTH Limited (“InfiniteEARTH”). InfiniteEARTH is the developer of the industry’s flagship REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) project, the Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project (the “Rimba Raya Project”). The Rimba Raya Project, for which InfiniteEARTH has

As a second wave of COVID-19 is emerging in Africa, Africa Mask Week aims to sustain and increase mask-wearing as a protective measure among populations in Africa

DKT International shares new family planning virtual activations to support World AIDS Day on December 1.

Eight-year Collaboration with UN Foundation has Provided 60 Million Immunizations to Vulnerable Populations Around the World

Report Demonstrates Merck’s Approach to Long-Term Sustainability for Business and Society

Over Next 5 Years, Walgreens Hopes to Provide 50 Million More Vaccines Through Get a Shot. Give a Shot. Campaign

AHF Lauds WHO’s Belated Pre-Qualification of the Ebola Vaccine - read more at aidshealth.org

Medal Recognizes Organizations That Reflect Company’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Care for People in Need

Company expands existing sourcing protocols to diamonds, platinum & silver

While Ebola might not be in the news at the level it was in 2014, it is still a significant health issue in Africa. In fact, the second deadliest Ebola outbreak in history is actively ongoing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now. Battelle continues to support the fight against the disease by providing training in-country. Recently, two Battelle employees traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 16 days, representing

Under Argentina’s Presidency of the G20, leading economies in Latin America need to step up their contributions to fight against global AIDS and other related public-health threats

A report from Reach for Change shows the organization impacted 237,490 African children and youth through support programs for social entrepreneurs.

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