ESG News For Uruguay, Oriental Republic of

Key PointsIn an effort to create equitable opportunity in under-resourced communities, the latest Dell Technologies Solar Community Hub sponsored by UKG, will provide education, healthcare and social services to Campana and Altamira in Los Pinos Park, Monterrey, MexicoThe project will provide deeply needed infrastructure including access to clean water, bathrooms and a safe community spaceThe Solar Community Hub equips residents with opportunities for economic growth through career training and development

Report reaffirms its commitment to shaping a sustainable future under its We Care approach

BTG PACTUAL TIMBERLAND INVESTMENT GROUP WINS ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE AWARD FOR 2023 ESG INVESTMENT INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR IN LATIN AMERICA

Today the White House announced that the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is working to assess potential financing of $50 million to help mobilize $1 billion for the BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group’s (TIG) Latin American reforestation strategy. The announcement was made by President Biden during the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Change, when he outlined a number of actions to rapidly scale forest protection and restoration to help address climate change.TIG is a U.S

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

Satellogic will collect high-resolution satellite imagery over all the Earth's forests until 2025. Derived biomass loss information will be shared publicly, and available to the global citizenry through www.programme.green in agreement with CC35 Capital Cities Secretariat and strategic institutional partners

The GEI provides insight into an opaque area of ESG data reportingCompany included on index for fourth-consecutive year

Today Endava plc (NYSE: DAVA), a leading next-generation technology service provider, shared more details about its environmental plans as part of the company’s We Care approach to sustainability.“We care about the world we live in and our focus is on achieving net zero emissions from our organisation and value chain, accelerating our journey to a net positive impact. This will take time and we will approach our environmental disclosures with the utmost integrity. With this in mind we recently s

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the fourth consecutive year. The 2022 GEI expands globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Colombia and Uruguay for the first time. Member companies represent a variety of sectors, including financials, technology, and utilities, which collectively have the highest

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

Conservation International to Serve as Impact Adviser for TIG’s New $1 Billion Reforestation Strategy in Latin America

Company responded to increased need for cleaning and sanitizing products with $11 million of product donations and $2 million to nonprofits to support pandemic relief and racial and social justice initiatives

PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced an investment of $13 million in 2020 to address the needs of local communities in the U.S. and internationally. The funding supported initiatives focused on education, COVID-19 relief, social justice and employee engagement.“As the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, economic hardships and other challenges throughout 2020, our company's purpose to ‘protect and beautify the world’ guided our actions in serving our local commun

The Sea Cleaners’ focus on ocean preservation and pollution education a natural fit with AllianzGI’s commitment to Sustainability Five-year partnership will offer engagement opportunities for AllianzGI’s clients and colleagues, and support the launch of ‘The Manta’, a revolutionary new ship, combining several renewable technologies to reduce its carbon footprint, capable of collecting 10,000 tonnes of plastic macro-waste a year

100 sustainable projects to minimise waste across five continents

Starbucks and Alsea enter Uruguay with plans to open 10 stores and create 130 new jobs by 2020 New store brings the full iconic Starbucks Experience, including handcrafted espresso beverages made with 100% arabica coffee from Latin America and around the world Starbucks underlines commitment to Montevideo city through store’s unique art and design, as well as a unique collaboration with local nonprofit Ceprodih to help empower women and their families

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

The company launched its “We Believe in Youth” campaign, which highlights the trust that McDonald’s places in young people, and the tools that the company provides them to help set the foundation for their professional growth. Arcos Dorados estimates that it will generate more than 13,000 new jobs through 2019 as it invests in opening additional restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company was recognized as one of the best companies to work for in several of its key markets.

Recap of stories on Business Wire related to Hurricane Season 2017

TriLinc Global Impact Fund announced today that it has approved an additional $37.5 million in term loan and trade finance facilities to companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, bringing total financing commitments as of July 31, 2017 to $356.4 million for business expansion and socioeconomic development through its holdings in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.