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Ceres applauds Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia General Assembly for approving the SAVE Act, improving the process by which the Commonwealth and its utilities set and achieve energy efficiency targets.
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I joined Governor Jared Polis and members of the Colorado General Assembly to celebrate the arrival of 10 electric trucks that recently joined our Sysco Denver fleet.
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On September 21st, 2023, in conjunction with the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA) organized a high-level event titled “Inclusive Capital: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs on a Global Scale”
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We are now at the midpoint of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline, and a key takeaway of UN General Assembly (UNGA) 2023 discussions is that there is still much work to be done. The latest UN data illustrates that progress on 80% of the SDGs is lacking.
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Each year, thousands of companies, government officials, nonprofit executives and activists gather in New York City for Climate Week and the U.N. General Assembly
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Global leaders across the public and private sectors convened at the Bloomberg Transition Finance Action Forum, which took place at the Plaza Hotel in New York City and coincided with New York Climate Week and the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly.
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June 20 is World Refugee Day. Launched in 2000 by the United Nations General Assembly, it is celebrated around the world to raise awareness about the plight of refugees and celebrate their strength and courage.
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The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples asserts “the right to access, without any discrimination, to all social and health services.” When the 159-member General Assembly adopted the declaration in 2007, only four members voted against it.
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SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in tandem with the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, kate spade new york hosted a series of panel discussions to highlight the critical role that mental health plays in the pursuit of sustainable women’s empowerment. Speakers included representatives from kate spade new york’s Social Impact Council, individuals with their own lived experience of mental health conditions, and experts including; Taraji P. Henson
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On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in tandem with the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, kate spade new york hosted a series of panel discussions to highlight the critical role that mental health plays in the pursuit of sustainable women’s empowerment.
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On the eve of the 77th United Nations General Assembly, Heather Johnson, Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, Ericsson, explores how ICT can provide solutions to the climate and learning crises that we face.
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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Meta at UNGA 2022 Mon, 10/03/2022 - 10:00 Subheader By Flavia Alves, Head of International Institutions and Relations Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body This week, world leaders will gather once again for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Nick Clegg, Meta’s President, Global Affairs, will lead our delegation of executives to New York to discuss our commitments to uphold the principles of the United Nations Global Compact and work with the UN, governments, civil society and
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CEMEX’s CEO Fernando A. González was one of 11 CEOs present at a sustainability roundtable hosted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
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CEMEX reaffirmed its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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CEMEX presented its industry-leading sustainable financing initiatives during the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition’s SDG Investment Forum.
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by Christine Luby SOURCE: Ericsson SUMMARY:Catch up on the latest developments at UNGA 77, as well as this month’s other high-level events including the 2022 Fall Meeting of the Broadband Commission and Transforming Education Summit (TES). DESCRIPTION:September 17 2022 Society is in the middle of a learning crisis. Even before COVID-19 hit, UNESCO estimated that 260 million children between the ages of five and 16 received no schooling. COVID-19 exasperated the problem. According to UNICEF, schoo
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The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) will be held September 13-27 at the UN headquarters in New York City.
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GRI has celebrated the passing of a vote by the United Nations General Assembly (28 July), to recognize the ‘human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment’. This historic resolution was overwhelmingly supported\r
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Join Digital Empowers to examine how we can prepare for the workforce of tomorrow SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) DESCRIPTION:Date: July 13, 2022, from 1:00-2:00 pm ETLink to Register: on.tcs.com/TomorrowJobs To solve our most pressing societal challenges, technological innovations lie at the heart of enabling positive social change. Through Digital Empowers, TCS has partnered with Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) and PYXERA Global to foster greater collaboration across secto
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The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has provided millions in utility assistance grants to families in need since January
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At the Urging of Voices for Virginia’s Children, Del. Brewer and Sen. Mason Add Funding for VFCCE’s Great Expectations Support Program
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Women entrepreneurs are solution multipliers in building an inclusive and sustainable future
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Major companies and investors operating in Maryland are urging the state General Assembly and Gov. Larry Hogan to finalize critical legislation that would align the state with the ambition needed to limit the catastrophic impacts of climate change
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The launch film was viewed 800 million times in 38 languages and received media coverage across 98 countries
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GA Pizza partners with Mealshare and CityReach to donate 2,000 pizzas to Vancouver families
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Developed by ITC SheTrades and powered by Mary Kay in support of WEA, the guided Certificate Programme includes 27 interactive modules enriched with over 200 videos covering seven key stages of business development
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The WE Empower Challenge, a Programme co-led by Vital Voices & the Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University, is a First-of-its-Kind Competition for Women Social Entrepreneurs
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Bipartisan budget item is important recognition of clinics’ role in safety net for working poor
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During the 76th United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Takeda’s Global CSR Program hosted a panel discussion to discuss why health systems strengthening (HSS) is more important than ever. Panelists dove into what HSS looks like in practice and why it’s so critical today.
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Ambitious science-based targets set with 3-step approach to immediately reduce carbon footprint, company to leverage carbon offsets, overhaul processes, and align with leading climate experts
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The mural recognizes 2021’s Landmark Generation Equality Forum and is a partnership of UN Women, Street Art for Mankind, the City of New York and the Governments of France and Mexico, with support from BNP Paribas
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AHF is encouraged by President Biden’s announcements regarding global vaccination but cautions dramatic, game changing action is required to vaccinate our world
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Public-private partnership will bring transformative microgrid technology to new low-to-moderate income residential construction project in Prince George’s County
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One year into COVID-19 and amidst a growing mental health crisis, MTV Entertainment Group and nearly 200 organizations team up to plan inaugural ‘Mental Health Action Day’ on May 20
Learn more at www.MentalHealthActionDay.org
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The donations represent Qatar's ongoing commitment to improving the lives of the autistic community and are in recognition of World Autism Day and Autism Awareness Month
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Designated by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls, and advance gender equality
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Company Celebrates Migrants in Honor of International Migrants Day
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Human Rights Day is observed annually on Dec. 10, which is the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.
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This week, during the 75th annual (and first-ever virtual) UN General Assembly, I had the opportunity to speak at the United Nations Global Compact to support the launch of the CFO Taskforce for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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MARY KAY INC. AND THE MARY KAY FOUNDATIONSM JOIN FORCES WITH THE UN TRUST FUND TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CARE USA ON A GLOBAL SCALE
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In light of COVID-19, donation makes virtual computer science curriculum and training, including offline resources, available for thousands of teachers and students throughout Virginia, who are now learning from home for the remainder of the school year
$3.9 million donation supplements Governor Ralph Northam’s state grants to implement computer science standards throughout Virginia and doubles CodeVA’s annual operating budget through 2022
Virginia’s First Lady Pamela Northam, Chair of the Virginia STEM Education Commission, announced donation during a virtual visit to CodeRVA Regional High School computer science students learning from home
The donation comes from Amazon Future Engineer – Amazon’s childhood-to-career program aimed at expanding computer science access to students from underserved and underrepresented communities across the country
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Unveiled during the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, the three-year commitment will invest $15 million
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Friday, September 20, kicked off the 2019 Global Goals Week, which brings together governments, businesses, international organizations and others during the UN General Assembly to help accelerate action around the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Alibaba Group and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced the launch of “Hunger Map LIVE" to fight global hunger.
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Investments will target startups developing technologies to address climate change in Atlantic City, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE
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Strategic Partnership Will Invest in Female Entrepreneurship Around the World
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Leading sustainability standard setter GRI is engaging and influencing during the UN General Assembly
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Internationally diverse group includes academic, political and financial leaders
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- Visualize consumption behavior by linking it to SDGs 17 goals and
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World Water Day celebrations to include closing the New York Stock
Exchange and unveiling the 2019 Evoqua Sustainability Award Winner