ESG News For Ecuador, Republic of

Arca Continental joins the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2024, ranking among the 300 most sustainable public companies in the world.Only 10% of the 2,500 companies evaluated by S&P Global BMI make the DJSI World list, which is based on long-term economic, environmental and social sustainability criteria.

On November 14th, 2024, the Indigenomics NOW forum is convening Indigenous business leadership, entrepreneurs, and allies from around the world in a virtual gathering that asks: How can we build economy with life at the center? Hosted by the Global Centre of Indigenomics, this inaugural 24-hour online global forum invites participants to join a transformative conversation that upholds Indigenous economic knowledge systems embedded in cultural values and Indigenous worldview.As human and ecologic

New coalition will develop a shared pipeline of potential projects, contribute to the development of first-ever practice standards for sovereign debt conversions for nature and climate, coordinate policy efforts, share best practices

Amazon Frontlines is the first organization that promotes a scalable, proven model of Indigenous-led conservation and the first organization operating exclusively in South America to receive the Hilton Humanitarian Prize

A team of Guild Mortgage employees recently traveled to the jungle of Ecuador to help a village gain access to additional clean, drinkable water.

Satellogic to Provide Earth Observation Data to Help Monitor Rainforest Preservation Efforts

Her Promise Access Initiative helped prevent 57 million unplanned pregnancies putting the company approximately halfway to its goal of preventing 120 million unplanned pregnancies by 2030

Local Coca-Cola Bottler Partners with San Antonio-based nonprofit to bring technology solutions to underserved children across the community

The index dives into environmental, social and governance data reporting

O.U.R. forms partnership with A.R.C. & increases its support in Ghana; aids in the arrests of pedophile suspects and contributes nutritional support for vulnerable children in Ecuador

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

Bloomberg GEI provides a structure for transparently submitting, standardizing, and assessing progress toward gender equality

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

New grants increase investments to locally-led organizations

CD Capital Natural Resources Fund II ("CD Capital”) successfully monetizes its long-term investment in Lundin Gold for a total consideration of C$130.7 million.CD Capital is proud to have been the first institutional investor back in 2014 to support the acquisition financing of the now-growing and cash-flowing top-tier gold producer in Ecuador, Fruta del Norte. The purchase proved to be transformative for the company and a strong catalyst for its growth, confirming CD Capital's vision in support

Industry-leading collective formed by key players in the energy industry to focus on data-driven MRV across the CCS value-chain

Since its Launch in 2016, New Partnerships Bring Total Global CSR Program Contributions to JPY 19.7 Billion (Approx. USD 140.7 million) Across 24 Programs in 79 CountriesMore Than 23,000 Takeda Employees Voted on New Partnerships Selecting Ipas, Plan International, Pure Earth and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Global CSR Program Partnerships Help Takeda Advance Disease Prevention, Empower the Health Workforce and Strengthen Health Systems Across the World

The JetBlue Foundation Awards Nine Charitable Organizations Across the Airline’s Network with Grants to Continue Critical Work Connecting Youth to Careers in AviationApplications for the next JetBlue Foundation Granting Cycle Open Now for Grants Up to $50,000

With less than 3% of the ocean effectively protected, stakeholders call for strengthening global efforts to protect at least 30% of our ocean with a focus on improving the management of existing areas, rather than promoting the establishment of new protection.

Month of Giving Kicks Off February 1: IHOP Accepting Donations Ahead of National Pancake Day to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® and Other CharitiesGuests Can Do Good for a Good Cause and Enjoy a Free Short Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 1, 2022, in Restaurant

The latest cohort of Piper Fellows—selected for their record of impact in Maricopa County—receives transformational opportunity for study, reflection, and growth.

$11 million in general operating support was committed to organizations led by under-represented populations

Kid Chef Rayaan named IHOP 2021 Kid Chef with proceeds from his winning Caramel Apple a la Mode Pancake Benefitting Children’s Causes

New partnership to support spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members through educational scholarships

The two organizations were honored for using data to combat poverty in Nepal

IHOP Answers a Famous Fan’s Request for All-You-Can-Drink Milkshakes to Keep Americans Laughing

As India sinks deeper into a catastrophic second wave of COVID-19, Northwell Health is readying to send desperately needed supplies, equipment and funds as the country is in the throes of a national health care crisis.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210506006066/en/Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña (right), Northwell Health's Director of Global Health, readies supplies for Indian COVID-19 relief mission. Credit Northwell Health.After

“Exciting Breakthroughs in the Future of Limb Loss Care for 2,100,000 Americans,” 3 p.m. (EDT), Apr 27, 2021Shines a light on the overlooked, underserved population of limb loss patients

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.

FINCA Guatemala Smart Certification

AgroAmerica is among the top 10 companies evaluated in the transparency SPOTT ranking promoted by the UK based, Zoological Society of London (ZSL)

AgroAmerica participates in a multisectoral effort to promotes the conservation of the environment and biodiversity of Guatemala's Mayan Biosphere

Recognized as the 2020 Best Bank for Sustainable Finance by Euromoney, HSBC will convene global in-house and external experts from leading organizations to share innovations in sustainable finance

For the 4th consecutive year, AgroAmerica participated as a sponsor of the Central America Donors Forum to promote development in the region.

Global Effort Supports Venerable Detroit Charity

Group Seeks Partner for Funding, Logistics Support in Sending Modified Sleep Apnea Devices to Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and throughout the U.S.

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD), a Canadian “people-and-planet-first” tech business ecosystem, is pleased to announce that HiQ, a recently social app developed by HiRide Share Ltd. (“HiRide”), Facedrive’s wholly owned subsidiary achieved over 250,000 user downloads within 2 weeks of launch.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200714005346/en/HiQ (the “App”) is a socialization and gaming mobile application that encour

One Banana publishes its 6th Sustainability Report presenting the results of the activities executed that have contributed to the company's success

First company in the banana industry to achieve certification

TriLinc Global Impact Fund announced today that it has approved an additional $17 million in term loan transactions, bringing total financing commitments as of January 31, 2020 to $421.8 million for business expansion and socioeconomic development through its holdings in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Emerging Europe.

All of our organic products are cultivated in our family-owned farm in Peru and can be easily identified by the characteristic ONE BANANA label in a vibrant purple color,

Nine river clean-up programs across the world have been selected to receive a total of $11 million over the next three years as part of a unique partnership between The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Benioff Ocean Initiative at the University of California Santa Barbara’s Marine Science Institute.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200115005143/en/The partnership combines The Coca-Cola Foundation’s commitment to support behav

Association recognizes global efforts leveraging pro bono project management for social good

Family of Travel Journalists to Tour the South American Region Aboard LATAM Airlines, Give Back to Communities in Impoverished Cities with Nonprofit TECHO

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Cross Country Healthcare Helps Children in Ecuador Receive Life-Changing Surgery in Sixth Year of Charitable Medical Mission Trip

Dow and WE challenge the next generation of young leaders to solve local and global issues through new WE Are Innovators campaign Winning applications awarded grants to bring their innovative projects to life or further their service learning through immersive volunteer trips to Ecuador

The new global impact initiative includes 25 projects spanning 15 countries and extends the company’s Blueprint for a Better World platform

TriLinc Global Impact Fund announced today that it has approved an additional $21.0 million in term loans and trade finance facilities to companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, bringing total financing commitments as of February 28, 2018 to $406 million for business expansion and socioeconomic development through its holdings in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Emerging Europe.