ESG News For The Western Union Company

The Western Union Foundation is proud to announce this year’s cohort of 70 scholarship award winners, consisting of international and immigrant students representing 33 countries of origin, studying in 8 countries, and spanning 32 different universities.The Western Union Foundation has supported international students with “Global Scholarships” since 2016 and has granted more than 600 scholarships to date. It is a program that is especially meaningful to Western Union, as well as its employees,

Western Union exists to transform lives and communities by enabling financial inclusion for people everywhere. Today, the company released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report showcasing the link between the company’s mission, its business strategy and its impact on supporting financial mobility around the world.For more than 170 years, people around the world have trusted Western Union to connect them with friends and family. The company continues to evolve and help cust

The Western Union Foundation announced that it drove more than $150 million (USD) in wage gains, helped create nearly 4,000 new jobs, and served as a catalyst for economic opportunity for more than 11,000 people in its 2023 Impact Report.The Western Union Foundation’s latest Impact Report highlights key programs, nonprofit partners, and beneficiary stories that were part of the first year of the organization’s 3-year Prosperity Beyond Borders commitment – a social impact initiative to drive $500

Through Prosperity Beyond Borders, the Foundation aims to increase wages and earning potential for disadvantaged, high-potential individuals who currently lack access to economic mobility

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Company Releases Annual ESG ReportFocus Continues on Furthering Economic Prosperity, Promoting the Integrity of Global Money Movement and Fostering a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Culture

The Western Union Foundation announced that it invested more than US$20 million, reaching more than two million people worldwide and connecting 50,000 individuals to economic opportunities, as part of its recently concluded Opportunity Beyond Borders commitment.The Foundation’s latest Impact Report highlights key programs and stories from people supported through the organization’s three-year commitment (Sept. 2019 – Dec. 2022). Opportunity Beyond Borders focused on empowering disadvantaged yout

Grocer encourages preparedness, plus offers discounts on essential supplies and $20 in FREE groceries

Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the second time;Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year; andInclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series

The Western Union Foundation continues to invest in educational attainment for high-potential, in-need students with nearly $500,000 in scholarship funding this academic year.

Company Releases Annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ReportFocus Continues on Furthering Economic Prosperity, Promoting the Integrity of Global Money Movement and Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Migrants are optimistic, technologically savvy and motivated to build a better lifeAdditional research to measure the need for, and acceptance of, migrants underway in partnership with The Fletcher School at Tufts University

New Role to Advance DEI as a Key Pillar of Company’s Enhanced Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy

Latest Grants to Support 55,000 Disadvantaged Youth Around the WorldIntroduces ‘Hikmet Ersek Scholarship’

The partnership reflects Western Union Business Solutions’ advocacy towards diversity in business and further this goal in the small business sector.

Western Union and the Western Union Foundation today announced a package of relief efforts for Haiti following the recent magnitude-7.2 earthquake and subsequent landfall of Tropical Storm Grace. The aid will be directed to Partners In Health to support relief efforts in the hardest-hit and hardest-to-reach western areas of the country. Additionally, Western Union is waiving transfer fees on consumer money transfers from retail locations in the U.S. to bank accounts in Haiti through August 31, 2

Third Annual ESG Report Details Company’s Focus on Furthering Economic Prosperity, Promoting the Integrity of Global Money Movement, and Advancing Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Awards Scholarships to College Students in the U.S.; Funds Expert Help for Black, Female-Owned Businesses

Grocer continues disaster relief partnership with American Red Cross with $250,000 donation

Western Union Foundation Funds Respiratory Support Machines and At-home Care Kits; Western Union Offers Zero-fee* into Bank Accounts from North America, Europe & CIS, Australia, and New Zealand

Western Union Foundation’s Opportunity Beyond Borders Q1 2021 funding will support COVID-19 vaccine dissemination and workforce training in more than 10 countries

Migrants, Refugees, and International students benefit from Western Union Foundation’s 2020 Giving

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Funds from Western Union and Western Union Foundation to support immediate relief efforts focused on most urgent needs of displaced Moria residents

USD $250K Commitment Will Help Meet Needs of Vulnerable International Students in Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, the U.S. and the UK

Company releases second annual ESG report and highlights response to recent global crises

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Combined Commitment of USD $800K will Support Domestic Hunger Relief and Global Healthcare Systems Serving Vulnerable Populations, Including Refugees and Migrants

Grant Will Be Directed to Hunger and Healthcare Response Services in the Chicago Area

The Western Union Company and Western Union Foundation Offer Matching Pledge of up to USD $500K Worldwide Fundraising for Supplies, Equipment and Frontline Medical Treatment

New Functionality Developed via an Innovative Company-wide Hackathon Enables U.S. Consumers to Donate to the Western Union Foundation When Completing a Money Transfer in the Western Union® Mobile AppThe Western Union Foundation Will Donate $10 for Every Qualifying In-app Donation Received between Dec. 15 – Jan. 15 to the American Red Cross Restoring Family Links Initiative

Unveiled during the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, the three-year commitment will invest $15 million

Supporting communities affected by monsoonal flooding in Maharashtra, Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and the Western Union Foundation today announced USD $150,000 in humanitarian relief to United Way India.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190911005012/en/“India is experiencing its second year of devastating flooding, drastically impacting daily life,

Transfers to Hurricane Victims Now Fee-Free Through Western Union

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Funding for MIT D-Lab and Watson Institute Will Support Future Innovators

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Report Highlights Company’s Commitment to Moving Money with Integrity and Connecting People to the Global Economy

Additional three-year pledge totals Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative investment at USD $2M

75% of scholarship recipients in 2018 were females, total scholars supported will reach 500 in 2019

Total Investments increase support for more than 820,000 individuals across 137 countries

Following the devastating tsunami triggered by a massive underwater landslide on an Indonesian volcano that hit the Sunda Strait on Sunday, December 23, the Western Union Foundation commits to providing support for the thousands of impacted people. According to Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency on Monday, at least 373 people have been killed, more than 1,400 injured and 128 currently missing. The Western Union Foundation is proud to work with

Following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, the Western Union Foundation commits to providing support for the people affected by both the earthquake and tsunami. According to the Disaster Management Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, more than 2.4 million people were impacted by the disaster. As rescue attempts continue, especially in remote parts of the island, Indonesia’s President is calling on internat

To support communities most affected by Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines, Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, today announces a multi-faceted response to provide relief. In total, contributions from Western Union, the Western Union Foundation, Agents and employees through this comprehensive effort could total up to USD $275,000. “Flooding and landslides from the typhoon have caused significant damage an

To support communities and families affected by the recent hurricane devastation in the Carolinas and surrounding areas, Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, today announces a multi-faceted response providing support for communities most affected by Hurricane Florence. In total, contributions from Western Union, the Western Union Foundation, Agents and employees through this comprehensive effort could total up to USD $3

Students across the world are encouraged to apply for the scholarship program before April 30

CEO & Chief Compliance Officer attend graduation ceremony to reaffirm >$1M pledge to Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative

Fee-Free Transactions Enabled for Senders in Mainland U.S. and Puerto Rico

Company Relocates Global Headquarters, Commits to Corporate Sponsorships, and Increases Community Support

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