ESG News For Geneva

Employees in more than 85 cities around the world invest time and resources in volunteer activities in recognition of World Food Day.

Paul N. “Pete” McCloskey, former Congressman, environmental champion, and partner in the San Francisco Bay Area law firm Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, died of congestive heart failure peacefully at his home in Winters, California, in the care of his wife of forty-two years, Helen, and their five dogs. He was 96.McCloskey was a rarity in American politics – his actions were guided by his sense of justice, not by political ideology. He hated inequity and did not hesitate to take on members of his ow

“Tri Counties Bank believes in investing in our students, who will, in turn, strengthen and lead our communities,” said Brett Lew, Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Regional Manager for Tri Counties Bank. #MemberFDIC

A recognized leader in accelerating climate solutions with integrity, Patch has been invited to shape and support the Forum’s Centre for Nature and Climate agenda

The William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation (WGFRF) is thrilled to announce the 2023 Blue Jean Ball sponsors including our gold sponsor, CORT, and Silver sponsors, CIBC and William Blair. Additional sponsors of the ball – the first event since 2019 – include Dip in the Bay, Interstate Insurance, Pier 290, Stonecrafters and Terlato Wines and Artisan Spirits.“We are so grateful for the CORT sponsorship this year. It is especially important as we bring back the Blue Jean Ball to Lake Geneva after a

SHRM Announces Global Worker Project and Releases New Research

High-level multi-stakeholder event on unlocking the potential of women entrepreneurs to innovate in the digital economy as prelude to the announcement of the top three winners of the WEA Digital Innovation Challenge

Ten women-owned or -led startups from around the world to receive capacity-building training and specialized mentorship to scale their digital solutions to help build an enabling eco-system for women entrepreneurs

@WE_Accelerator is working to create an enabling digital innovation eco-system for women entrepreneurs to ensure countries reap the benefits of the digital transformation.

Throughout 2022, Mary Kay Inc. has furthered its innovations, continued its sustainability and social impact efforts, and garnered prestigious awards.

Dr Enrica Alteri has extensive experience in drug discovery and clinical safety and worked at the European Medicines Agency for 8 years, serving on its Executive BoardProf Jeffrey Skopek is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Cambridge and Deputy Director of its Centre for Law, Medicine and Life Sciences.

2022 Powering Safe Communities Program Awards Over $170,000 for Electric Vehicle Charging and Public Safety Projects Across Northern Illinois

Proposed plan would provide $100 million per year in incentives, education and infrastructure support to remove barriers to electrification and deliver significant environmental and air quality improvements for communities

EV Readiness Program will help communities prepare for EV implementation, compete for state & federal funding

The US$6 million partnership will focus on improving education programs in India and the Philippines, and will provide disaster relief globally, including to Ukraine

In partnership with The Geneva Foundation and supporting grant from the Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation, Emovi will launch the 24-month clinical project within US Army clinics at Fort Bragg and High Point University, North Carolina, USA

All 23 Bacardi production sites worldwide achieve Great Place to Work® certificationFamily-owned spirits company’s culture of respect and fairness praised by team of almost 4,000 Global Operations employees

Inland Bank and Trust (“Inland Bank”) announced that its Foundation Account was officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (“CFE Fund”) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards for the 2021-2022 year. The National Safe Account Standards were co-created by consumer advocates, leading national non-profit organizations, civic leaders, and other financial institutions to designate core features that ensure low cost, high functionality and consumer safety.Inla

End-to-end support, from container shipping to logistics, fundraising and maritime expertise, have maximized hospital ships’ life-changing impact for thousands of people

Alcon associates across 43 global sites take the Steps for Sight challenge, raising funds to support organizations improving access to quality eye careAlcon Geneva associates will dedicate the day to learning more about the importance of eye health, including onsite vision screenings and Alcon’s sight-enhancing surgical equipment and vision care productsAlcon Children’s Vision Program distributes free prescription eyeglasses to Fort Worth, Texas elementary school children, following prior vision screenings by Alcon volunteers

Three-year program is designed to increase access to safe and equitable water, sanitation and hygiene for vulnerable children and communities

The RepRisk Academic Advisory Board, consisting of five prominent researchers, will deepen the company’s relationship with academia and advance research in ESG

Production target exceeded: 157 MWh (1.92 kWh/m²/day) of thermal energy produced; 30% of total annual target during winter months aloneSolar heat delivered even in winter: the solar array produces hot water at over 80°C even in winter, covered with snowContinuous operation: solar field supplied the district heat network 96 days out of 102, despite high temperature requirements and difficult winter conditionsProven and replicable renewable heat solution: TVP solar thermal fields and performance can be replicated in any existing heating network

The Cool Water Program promotes water consumption throughout the school day

National Competition Identifies Surprising Mix of Legacy and Innovator Companies – Anheuser Busch InBev, Financial Times, Skillshare, ZS Associates, and Omnicom.

Winners reduced emissions, water use, and implemented long-term programs to reach net-zero impact

The Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance (PSSCRA) today announced the opening of applications for its 2019 Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research. The prize of $200,000 per year for up to three years is awarded annually to at least six New York City area-based scientists. The prize empowers researchers to pursue innovative, high-risk/high-reward cancer research at a stage when traditional funding is lacking. Applicants mus

Fifth Third Bank’s annual “Feeding Our Communities” initiative provided more than 1.7 meals in May to fight hunger, surpassing the Bank’s goal for the second straight year. The monthlong effort included more than 4,000 hours volunteered by employees to support individuals and communities across the Bank’s 10-state footprint. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180613005778/en/ Kurt Rieber, pre

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Beyond Advisors launches US Vegan Climate Index as benchmark for cruelty-free and sustainable investing.

Esri to Donate Over $700,000 Worth of Software to Each Eligible Nation for Census Work

Military veterans, first responders and their supporters are cycling from Minneapolis to Chicago during the UnitedHealthcare Great Lakes Challenge.