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Factor is donating 10 refrigerated vans in Aurora, IL and Goodyear, AZ where Factor operates production and distribution centersThe refrigerated vans will enhance hunger relief organizations' ability to collect, transport, and distribute fresh food directly to people facing hunger

Official launch of the “Access to Health” initiative announced at the World Stroke Congress by WSO President, Dr. Sheila MartinsPartnership aims to reduce healthcare disparities with pilot projects in Nigeria and TanzaniaProject leaders and healthcare professionals convene to discuss next steps and project execution

Houston's Oaks Fine Cleaners is 1 of 5 textile merchants in the nation named a finalist in the Global Professional Textile Care Best Practices Awards.

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.

Company raised USD$3 billion in funding, began development of four campuses and opened 13 new data centers during the year

The Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing unveils its largest and most diverse class of research fellows

Award Honors Eurazeo’s Commitment to Gender Diversity, the Firm’s Exceptional Female Leadership, and Its Continued Focus on Powering Better Growth Through Its Portfolio

Greenhouse gas emissions intensity lowered by 16% and plastic footprint down 9.6% vs. 2020Commitment to ambitious climate goals: Net-zero by 2050, Scope 1 and 2 emissions down 42% by 2030Widening access to healthcare in high-burden, low-resource countries: making 100 million QuantiFERON tests for tuberculosis available in more than 130 countriesComprehensive Compliance Program: more than 7,000 employee online training modules completed

Merz Aesthetics logo will be featured on lower back of NC Courage home and away jerseys through 2023Sponsor of community programs to encourage confidence, character and sportsmanship among local teenage girls

CSR Report Outlines Achievements and Expands Sustainability Disclosures

The Weldon Project’s Mission [GREEN] foundation works to secure the release of cannabis prisoners and create pathways to expungement or pardons

DBRS Morningstar published a commentary titled, “Women at Canada’s Large Banks: Closing the Gap,” which focuses on labour force gender equity, women in leadership, and the pay gap at Canada’s big six banks.Some of the highlights of the commentary include:Female labour force participation in the finance, insurance, real estate, rental, and leasing sectors remains strong despite disruption by the coronavirus pandemic, which caused a disproportionate number of women to leave their jobs at the onset

Joins “Business Ambition for 1.5˚C” campaign of the Science-Based Targets initiativeCommitment to achieve by 2030 at least 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and at least 10% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, on way to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

This is the second in a series of commentaries discussing the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors that could affect the ratings of banks rated by DBRS Morningstar. In this second commentary, DBRS Morningstar discusses the three governance risk factors that DBRS Morningstar considers in the ratings analysis of banks. The negative impact of mismanaged governance usually feeds through banks' profits as a result of penalties, and/or payments for compensation, and/or loss of business.

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

Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc., a US-based healthcare company and domestic manufacturer, today announced that they transported via a special air freight charter through DB Schenker 82 tons of vaccine filling equipment, including a vaccine filling machine and isolator from Bausch + Stroebel and Franz Ziel. Once the production line is operational, Nexus will have the capability to produce up to 30 million doses of vaccines per month.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: h

@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

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Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD) a “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that the company has been approved to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market operated by the OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (“FWB”) Deutsche Börse AG (FRA: 4WR). Facedrive applied to trade on OTCQX and FWB in order to support its expansion plans into the United States and Europe for investors in those regions to be able to invest in Facedrive using platforms

Nonprofit Testing for America is advising historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in their COVID-19 testing strategies to support a safe reopeningSiemens Foundation, Siemens Healthineers and Siemens employees have donated more than $5.4 million in response to COVID-19 to advance healthcare equity in underserved communitiesThis initiative is also supported by the global Siemens relief fund program that was set up to help combat the COVID-19 crisis

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Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today announced that it has established new environmental sustainability commitments and progress milestones, including plans for expanding its carbon neutrality and procuring 100% renewable electricity, as well as target goals for reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.“Contributing to an environmentally sustainable global future is a key business objective for Moody’s,” said Mark Kaye, Chief Financial Officer of Moody’s Corporation. “We are proud of the work

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD) a “people-and-planet first” business is pleased to announce that the company has applied to trade on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (“FWB”) Deutsche Börse AG and the OTCQX® Best Market operated by the OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM).The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is the 10th largest stock exchange in the world and the 3rd largest stock exchange in Europe by market capitalization (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stock_exchanges). Facedrive has applie

Loyalty Program Members Support American Airlines and Hyatt as They Recognize Frontline Workers

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

Locations chosen based on the needs of underserved communities most vulnerable to COVID-19, advancing the Foundation’s commitment to equity

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

Die Initiative schafft Gelegenheiten, junge Frauen mit unterschiedlichem Hintergrund über die Finanzmärkte und Karrierechancen in den Bereichen Wirtschaft, Finanzen und Technologie zu informieren

A iniciativa gera oportunidades educacionais voltadas à capacitação de diferentes jovens mulheres quanto ao mercado financeiro, bem como oportunidades de carreira em negócios, finanças e tecnologia

The initiative creates educational opportunities to teach diverse, young women about financial markets and career opportunities in business, finance and technology

Environmental protection and sustainable management are two of the dominant topics of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The most sustainable companies in the world are awarded every year by the Canadian research company Corporate Knights. Osram made it as the most sustainable company in Germany to the worldwide top 20. The high-tech company is thus underlining its sustainability performance of recent years. Osram is today also publishing its sustainability report for fiscal year 2019 on its cur

Dozens of Boston buildings and landmarks shined Boston Children’s blue on Feb. 25

Local grantees Jubilee and Mosaic shine as Dallas southern sector stars for community revitalization, education and outreach

Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund will be one of the Nation’s Largest ESG Funds With $4.3 Billion in Assets

Samsung SDI to showcase its battery technology innovations and high-tech products with aims to make the popularization of electric vehicles Exhibits multifunctional battery packs, low height cells, cylindrical batteries based on new technology standard '21700' Raises vehicle interior space utilization with better mileage, customized battery and cells of various sizes