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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

Transition Industries LLC, based in Houston, TX, today announced its 2025 goals towards upholding its commitment to the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The company’s Human Rights Policy, which also applies to the Pacifico Mexinol project, a 6,145 MT per day ultra-low carbon methanol production facility in the Ahome Municipality of Sinaloa, Mexico, commits to annual assessments and action plans to mitigate potential human rights risks and continued engageme

Inaugural sessions emphasize digital transformation, sustainability, and Saudi Arabia’s leadership in global investment opportunities

Transition Industries announced this week that it is furthering its commitment to support the long-term socioeconomic development in the Ahome Municipality of Sinaloa, Mexico where its Pacifico Mexinol project, a 6,145 MT per day ultra-low carbon methanol production facility, is expected to be in operation in 2028. Transition Industries has signed a cooperation agreement with the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS) to engage local academic leaders in economic research studies.Dr. Cesar Parra,

New coalition will develop a shared pipeline of potential projects, contribute to the development of first-ever practice standards for sovereign debt conversions for nature and climate, coordinate policy efforts, share best practices

Measurable targets, proven performance, and transparency reflect Company’s commitment to responsible operations

The new program represents Milken Institute’s regional engagement strategy focused on paving the way for stronger, more comprehensive partnerships across the African continent.

2023 milestones include the distribution of the organization’s 100,000th light worldwide

Community education initiative aims to promote learning and skills development opportunities in the Bay Area

Greenland Resources Inc. (Cboe CA: MOLY | FSE: M0LY) (Greenland Resources or the Company) is pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded the 2023 Prospector and Developer of the Year for the Malmbjerg Molybdenum Project in east Greenland (the Project). The award is given to companies that demonstrate initiative, innovation, and alignment with Greenland environmental and social responsibility practice.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.busine

Moody’s Foundation has announced four new nonprofit partners for 2024, expanding its global reach and creating new ways for employees to make positive impacts in their communities. The corporate social investing arm of Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) will partner with four new nonprofit organizations: World Wildlife Fund, Nest, Women’s World Banking, and the Endangered Wildlife Trust.“We’re thrilled to partner with such incredible nonprofits that are making real differences in their communities a

Plastic Collective, a leading social enterprise focused on solving the plastic waste epidemic, is pleased to announce it will receive funding through an innovative and transformational sustainable development outcome bond, issued by The World Bank, for two plastic waste collection and recycling projects in Ghana and Indonesia. World Bank press release.This innovative bond provides investors a financial return linked to Plastic Waste Collection Credits, Plastic Waste Recycling Credits (collective

FICO partners with Ukrainian credit bureau to launch innovative credit score for Ukrainian refugees in Poland

The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) is proud to announce the start of operations for the “Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center”. The A6IP Center was established by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) in response to an endorsement by this year’s G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment held in Sapporo in April.The A6IP Center, with IGES as its secretariat, aims to promote the early and steady establishment of “high integ

First Asia-Pacific cohort launches four projects across the Philippines and Indonesia, which include providing forestry training for The Nature Conservancy Asia projects in Aotearoa New Zealand, and IndonesiaThe inaugural cohort in Terraformation’s Accelerator graduates to Phase 2, backed by $1.1M to develop into full-scale carbon projects

Levi Strauss Foundation, VF Corporation, Warby Parker and Deckers Brands work with social enterprise VisionSpring and USAID.188,000 apparel and footwear factory workers have vision corrected with eyeglasses.Clear Vision Workplace alliance sets target to screen additional 500,000 workers in the next two years.

“Inclusive Capital: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs on a Global Scale” will foster dialogue among stakeholders in the women's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Pure Earth’s “Rapid Market Screening” (RMS) study, the largest and most diverse of its kind to date, found high rates of lead contamination in metal and ceramic foodware, paint, cosmetics, and toys, posing potentially serious health risks to those exposed to themNew World Bank research published in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals a dramatically greater burden and cost of lead exposure on IQ loss in children and on cardiovascular deaths in adults, six-fold greater than previously thought, and an estimated global cost of US$6 trillion.Pure Earth unveils a seven-point action plan to address the lead contamination crisis and calls for increased investment to scale proven solutions.

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

Pioneer Natural Resources Company (NYSE: PXD) ("Pioneer" or "the Company") today announced the publication of its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting the Company’s focus and significant progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Pioneer incorporated the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) framework into this report to provide a more comprehensive overview of the Company’s sustainability practices. The report details Pioneer's leading ESG strate

The Banu Foundation, a charitable organization devoted to empowering, protecting, and educating at-risk children and women around the world, partnered with C4ADS to highlight strategies aimed at alleviating and preventing human trafficking in Ukraine and surrounding countries. The ongoing war has exacerbated living conditions for Ukrainians, leaving them vulnerable to human trafficking networks.On June 14, a panel of experts came together to share effective anti-trafficking approaches across pub

First South American Digital Flare Mitigation Project Now Operational with Additional Deployments In Progress

VisionSpring, Live Well (a CARE International social enterprise) and the Council of Churches Zambia will correct the vision of 12,600 Zambians with eyeglasses in 2023.3 out of 4 people needing eyeglasses will be acquiring their first-ever pair.The programme will improve income and well-being, unlocking $2.5 million (ZK 52.5 million) in new income earning potential in the first year.The innovative model will bring basic eyecare to rural and low-income communities and has been introduced from Uganda and Bangladesh

Panelists to Discuss How Digital Public Goods Advance Financially Inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure on April 12 in Washington, D.C.

Sama has been named a 2023 BIG Innovation Award winner for its work with food waste reduction company Orbisk.

Lack of access to affordable eyeglasses inhibits educational and life outcomes for nearly a billion people globally, and diagnosing poor vision is a major challenge in low-income countries.Most of the people in need of eyeglasses could see clearly with just a simple pair of reading glasses.By endorsing the training of health workers and nurses to identify blurry near vision and dispense reading glasses, the WHO’s new training program is helping solve this billion-person issue.

In Recognition of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Mary Kay Shares External Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts to Unlock the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs Everywhere.

Don't miss this special online event by the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), featuring Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Champion, Dr. Jörg Kukies, German Chancellery and Dr. Andrea Hauser, KfW.Register for Scaling Blended Finance for Climate Solution Investment in Emerging Markets (5 Oct 2022 at 16.00 CEST) here.Ahead of the International Monetary Fund/The World Bank AGM and COP27, this forum aims to elevate the top

Signature “Purpose Charter” to be introduced to ultimately outline a shared roadmap for companies to execute to become a purpose-centered organization

Pioneer Natural Resources Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families around the world, announced today a new two-year partnership with The Power of Nutrition and the World Bank. The partnership will include a grant of $300,000 and will initially focus on the Stunting Reduction Program in Rwanda. These efforts are in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 to achieve zero hunger globally.“The effects of poor n

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio led by two of the world’s most iconic consumer brands, Wrangler® and Lee®, today announced the appointment of Mame Annan-Brown to serve as Global Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), effective immediately.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220509006149/en/Mame Annan-Brown - EVP, Global Communications, Public Affairs & ESG,

RockCreek-managed fund, in partnership with minority banks and community-based lending institutions, will provide needed capital to help minority-owned businesses grow, create jobs, and expand in underserved and under-resourced communities served by Exelon.

David Haroz joins the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation as Chief of Staff

Women entrepreneurs are solution multipliers in building an inclusive and sustainable future

World-Leading Tennis Sponsor to Activate a Number of Environmental and Social Equity Initiatives

Simpson Brings 35 Years of International Investment and Academic Expertise to Lead Franklin Templeton’s Global Stewardship, Sustainability and ESG Strategy

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

Racial Equity Capital Fund will provide needed capital to help minority-owned businesses create jobs and expand in communities served by Exelon’s utilities

The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA), a strategic multi-partnership initiative established by five UN agencies and Mary Kay Inc., is today celebrating its second-year anniversary by announcing progress on several programmes designed to impact 5 million women around the world by 2030. The programmes and knowledge products, which further demonstrate WEA’s commitment to maximizing the development impact of women’s entrepreneurship in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Proceeds from Landmark $90 Million Loan to Finance Low-Income Mortgages for Women-Led Households and Women-Owned Enterprises

Pioneer Natural Resources Releases 2021 Sustainability Report, Announcing Net Zero Ambition and Enhanced Emissions Reduction Targets

Visual Learning Approach Aims to Shrink the Math Learning Equity and Access Gaps in the U.S.

The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA) joined the Generation Equality Forum in Paris (June 30-July 2) through the “Drivers of Change” Program.

Room to Read mobilizes capital and resources in response to education crisis as latest wave of COVID-19 keeps kids from learning.

Announces commitment to become Founding Partner of The Prosperity ProjectTM

Funding and dollar-for-dollar employee matching program will support local nonprofits and employees

Pioneer Natural Resources Releases 2020 Sustainability Report, Incorporates Emission Reduction Targets

  Visa Economic Empowerment Institute will conduct and develop unique research and generate powerful insights to enhance the global payments ecosystem

Mandate for multi-billion dollar COVAX Facility demonstrates Citi’s continued commitment to pandemic relief