Social economy

GXO receives the Business Social Challenge Award from the Red Cross for supporting equal opportunities in the workplace in Spain

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Lundi, octobre 2, 2023

This recognition highlights the progress and commitment of companies like GXO to social and workforce inclusion.

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This recognition highlights the progress and commitment of companies like GXO to social and workforce inclusion.
The award ceremony took place on Thursday, September 28th, at the Buero Vallejo Theater in Guadalajara, hosted by Guadalajara’s Mayor, Ana Guarinos López.
GXO is the leading logistics services company in Spain and Portugal and the largest employer in the province of Guadalajara.
As a result, GXO employs more than 3,800 people and has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by Forbes for the last four years.

Catalyst 2030, ILO and SAP Launch the Catalyst Business Commitment Initiative at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland

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Jeudi, janvier 19, 2023

Davos, Switzerland--(Newsfile Corp. - January 19, 2023) - Catalyst 2030 launched the Catalyst Business Commitment initiative at the World Economic Forum's Affiliate Session: Unlocking the Social Economy.

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Davos, Switzerland--(Newsfile Corp. - January 19, 2023) - Catalyst 2030 launched the Catalyst Business Commitment initiative at the World Economic Forum's Affiliate Session: Unlocking the Social Economy.
The prestigious Catalyst Business Commitment recognises private sector organisations that partner with mission-locked social enterprises which are either registered as non-profit organisations or have Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) verification.
The Catalyst Business Commitment initiative grew from a collaboration of Catalyst 2030 members - social innovation leaders - who have extensive experience working with the private sector.
They include Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Impact Movement, World Fair Trade Organization, Yunus Social Business, Buy Social USA, Fair Trade Federation, Good Market and Moving Worlds.

National Association of Friendship Centres hosts its inaugural Urban Indigenous Summit

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Mardi, décembre 6, 2022

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OTTAWA, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is proud to host its inaugural Friendship in Motion: Urban Indigenous Summit in Gatineau, Quebec.

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OTTAWA, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is proud to host its inaugural Friendship in Motion: Urban Indigenous Summit in Gatineau, Quebec.
Approximately 60-80% of the Indigenous population in Canada lives in urban communities and rely on Friendship Centres and other urban Indigenous organizations.
For 70 years, Friendship Centres have been serving urban Indigenous peoples, and for 50 years the NAFC has been a central, unifying body for the Friendship Centre Movement, promoting and advocating the concerns of our Member Friendship Centres and Provincial/Territorial Associations, and we no longer intend to be the best kept secret in Canada.
This summit demonstrates the incredible breadth and depth of work of Friendship Centres.

BM Technologies, Inc. (BMTX) Expands its Banking-as-a-Service Offering to Credit Unions and Community Banks

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Mercredi, août 4, 2021

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Credit unions and community banks often support underserved communities, and we feel that todays announcement is a significant milestone because it allows us to help more Americans access our financially empowering platform.

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Credit unions and community banks often support underserved communities, and we feel that todays announcement is a significant milestone because it allows us to help more Americans access our financially empowering platform.
We are now providing a modern, customizable and customer-centric solution to credit unions and community banks, stated Luvleen Sidhu, Chair, CEO and Founder of BM Technologies (BMTX).
While community banks and credit unions play a very important role in providing financial access to a broad group of consumers, they are often lagging in their digital capabilities.
A 2020 BAI report revealed that only 61% of consumers feel that their community bank or credit union understands their digital needs.

SRM Publishes Report on Boosting Account Growth

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Mercredi, août 4, 2021

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SRM (Strategic Resource Management), an independent advisory firm serving financial institutions, today released its most recent SRM Academy Report, How Financial Institutions can Boost Account Growth to Move with Changing Margins.

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SRM (Strategic Resource Management), an independent advisory firm serving financial institutions, today released its most recent SRM Academy Report, How Financial Institutions can Boost Account Growth to Move with Changing Margins.
In this report, SRM recommends a series of data-driven programs that can help banks and credit unions of all sizes deepen client relationships and acquire profitable new business from new and existing customers.
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Account acquisition capabilities at banks and credit unions have not evolved as quickly as digital acceptance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Those that succeed in implementing a series of data-driven programs can outpace the market in lending growth and return on assets.

Origence, CuneXus Partnership Gives Credit Unions Access to Digital Storefront

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Mardi, août 3, 2021

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CuneXus, the first and only digital storefront for financial institutions customers and members, today announced a strategic partnership with Origence , a leading lending technology provider for the credit union industry.

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CuneXus, the first and only digital storefront for financial institutions customers and members, today announced a strategic partnership with Origence , a leading lending technology provider for the credit union industry.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005635/en/
This partnership provides the more than 1,100 credit unions using Origence indirect lending solutions with access to an integrated digital storefront that proactively presents members with timely, personalized, relevant and highly effective pre-approved loan offers to make financing easier.
Aleks Bogoeski, VP of strategic alliances at Origence, commented, This digital storefront transforms the way credit unions can support their members financially.
Our partnership with CuneXus provides a timely opportunity for credit unions to implement a dynamic digital experience that further simplifies the lending process, as member spending returns to a normal, post-pandemic pace.

Mirova Recognised as a ‘Best for the World™ 2021 B Corp’ in ‘Customers Area’

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Mardi, août 3, 2021

It encourages the firm to continue to collaborate with the global B Corp community to improve and positively impact all stakeholders.

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It encourages the firm to continue to collaborate with the global B Corp community to improve and positively impact all stakeholders.
On behalf of Mirovas team I wish to thank the B Corp community for this recognition and to congratulate all the Best for the WorldTM B Corps 2021 for setting examples of good practice in all five impact areas of the B Corp assessment.
The B Corp Certification doesnt just evaluate a product or service, it assesses the overall positive impact of the company that stands behind itlike Mirova.
Using the B Impact Assessment, B Lab evaluates how a companys operations and business model impact its workers, community, environment, and customers.

Erewhon Proudly Announces B Corp Certification

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Mardi, août 3, 2021

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Erewhon, premium organic grocer and cafe, proudly announced its newly earned B Corp Certification, furthering the brands commitment as a leading grocer.

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Erewhon, premium organic grocer and cafe, proudly announced its newly earned B Corp Certification, furthering the brands commitment as a leading grocer.
This commitment, along with Erewhons values-driven principles of taking care of its employees and communities, are the basis for Erewhons B Corp Certification.
Earning a B Corp Certification was an important milestone to all of us at Erewhon as it directly aligns with our mission and signals our ongoing commitment to our communities, our team members, and to the environment, said Kabir Jain, Erewhons Chief Growth Officer.
To achieve B Corp Certification companies must complete a rigorous and comprehensive assessment across all business practices and must undergo verification every three years to maintain Certification.

Kiva Sales & Service (KSS) Appoints Former Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Executive Brooks Jorgensen As President

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Mardi, août 3, 2021

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ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiva Sales & Service , one of the leading cannabis distributors in California, has formally announced the appointment of Brooks Jorgensen as President.

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ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiva Sales & Service , one of the leading cannabis distributors in California, has formally announced the appointment of Brooks Jorgensen as President.
Jorgensen is the former Vice President and General Manager of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits / Domaines & Estates Division, and brings to KSS 20 years of commercial and sales management experience.
As newly minted President, Jorgensen will parlay this extensive knowledge of wine and spirits distribution to take KSS through the next stage of growth, including refining operations and growing suppliers within the portfolio.
In welcoming Jorgensen to the KSS team, Kiva Confections Co-founder and CEO Scott Palmer stated, "Kiva Sales & Service has supported and grown brands since its inception.

Coloplast to Donate $150,000 to Twin Cities Nonprofits Via New Community Engagement Program

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Lundi, août 2, 2021

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Coloplast announced today that between now and December 2022 it is awarding $150,000 in grants to nonprofits in the Twin Cities.

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Coloplast announced today that between now and December 2022 it is awarding $150,000 in grants to nonprofits in the Twin Cities.
Coloplast is committed to being an active and meaningful participant in our local community, said Manu Varma, President at Coloplast.
We recognize there is a critical need in the Twin Cities, especially among underserved and underrepresented members of our BIPOC communities.
The new community engagement program includes two components: a strategic, year-long partnership with one local Twin Cities nonprofit and a new community grant program.