Social ethics

Infinitus launches the 5.20 Infinitus Social Responsibility Day and issues its 12th CSR report

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

In 2017, Infinitus established the 5.20 Social Responsibility Day Initiative Committee in cooperation with the Corporate Citizen Committee of the China Association of Social Workers, SynTao, Ant Financial, Yili Group, Bayer China, FAW Group, L'Oreal China, Anta Group and Wang Lao Ji.

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  • In 2017, Infinitus established the 5.20 Social Responsibility Day Initiative Committee in cooperation with the Corporate Citizen Committee of the China Association of Social Workers, SynTao, Ant Financial, Yili Group, Bayer China, FAW Group, L'Oreal China, Anta Group and Wang Lao Ji.
  • This year, along with 5.20 Infinitus Social Responsibility Day, Infinitus released its 12thCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, detailing the company's practices in fulfilling its social responsibilities in six areas: health, quality, employees, partners, environment and community, as part of its efforts to respond to the concerns and expectations of consumers and the wider society in a forthright and transparent manner.
  • Public awareness of social responsibility needs to be raised with government guidance, industry promotion, corporate practices and social participation.
  • The company plans to establish 5.20 Social Responsibility Day as an annual event held on May 20, with a focus on responsibility-themed events in various forms designed to highlight the importance of engaging in corporate social responsibility.

Meituan Demonstrates Social Contribution through Its First Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Friday, May 17, 2019

BEIJING, May 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Meituan (HKG: 3690), China's leading e-commerce platform for services, today released its first Corporate Social Responsibility report ("Meituan CSR Report").

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  • BEIJING, May 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Meituan (HKG: 3690), China's leading e-commerce platform for services, today released its first Corporate Social Responsibility report ("Meituan CSR Report").
  • The report demonstrates how the company integrates responsibility with its corporate strategy and business development and leverages technology innovation to contribute to society.
  • "A public company carries more responsibility," said Xing Wang, Chairman and CEO of Meituan.
  • As of the end of 2018, Meituan served more than 400 million of the 800 million Chinese Internet users.

Valvoline Releases Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, 'Powered by People'

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Thursday, May 9, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc.(NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today released its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

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  • LEXINGTON, Ky., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc.(NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today released its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.
  • The foundational pillars of corporate social responsibility at Valvoline continue to center on its "People, Product and Planet" approach with a strategic focus on achieving continual improvement in citizenship, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion.
  • The report, titled "Powered by People," features perspectives from Valvoline team members who share the CSR progress the company made in 2018.
  • Valvoline's senior leaders are committed to running a company that embraces social responsibility as a core value, and our people make it happen."

NHTSA and the Ad Council launch new campaign to combat marijuana-impaired driving: "If You Feel Different, You Drive Different"

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Created pro bono by award-winning agency Reprise Digital, the multimedia communications campaign features the tagline, "If You Feel Different, You Drive Different."

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  • Created pro bono by award-winning agency Reprise Digital, the multimedia communications campaign features the tagline, "If You Feel Different, You Drive Different."
  • "Just as NHTSA and the Ad Council changed the national conversation around drunk driving in the 1980s, we will now change attitudes and behaviors around driving under the influence of marijuana."
  • "It's not safe or legal to drive under the influence, even if a state permits marijuana use.
  • We want everyone to remember: If you feel different, you drive different," said Heidi R. King, NHTSA's Deputy Administrator.

2018 CSR report highlights CenturyLink's commitment to environmental sustainability on Earth Day and every day

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Monday, April 22, 2019

MONROE, La., April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Coinciding with Earth Day April 22, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) is releasing its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which details how CenturyLink is making a positive difference in the world and in the communities the company serves.

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  • MONROE, La., April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Coinciding with Earth Day April 22, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) is releasing its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which details how CenturyLink is making a positive difference in the world and in the communities the company serves.
  • The CSR report also highlights the company's progress toward its long-term targets for greenhouse gas, carbon emissions reduction and how the company manages its impact on the environment.
  • CenturyLink's 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility brochure: http://www.centurylink.com/asset/aboutus/downloads/community/Corporate-S...
    In 2018, CenturyLink received some of the industry's most prestigious environmental awards, including:
    Barron's Top 100 most sustainable companies in the U.S.
    "CenturyLink actively worksto help ensure the long-term health of the environment.
  • CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the second largest U.S. communications provider to globalenterprise customers.

Teleperformance Once Again Awarded Full Enterprise-Wide Social Responsibility Standard Certification from Verego

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Friday, February 22, 2019

Teleperformance (Paris:TEP), the global leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management, today announced it has received the enterprise-wide Social Responsibility Standard (SRS) Certification Award from Verego for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • Teleperformance (Paris:TEP), the global leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management, today announced it has received the enterprise-wide Social Responsibility Standard (SRS) Certification Award from Verego for the fifth consecutive year.
  • The Verego SRS Certification provides a comprehensive framework for ensuring the effective management of corporate responsibility initiatives.
  • Teleperformance is committed to taking a leadership role in Corporate Social Responsibility.
  • Since 2012, Verego has enabled companies around the world to improve the social and environmental responsible performance of their management systems by evaluating their implementation of the Verego Social Responsibility Standard, a common framework of Corporate Responsibility best practice.

MGM Resorts Executive Included In BLACK ENTERPRISE's 2019 Most Powerful Women In Corporate Diversity

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --BLACK ENTERPRISE (BE) magazine named MGM Resorts International's (NYSE: MGM) Phyllis A. James, Chief Diversity & Corporate Responsibility Officer, as one of the "Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity."

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --BLACK ENTERPRISE (BE) magazine named MGM Resorts International's (NYSE: MGM) Phyllis A. James, Chief Diversity & Corporate Responsibility Officer, as one of the "Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity."
  • Ms. James leads the company's Corporate Diversity and Philanthropy Departments and is responsible for managing MGM Resorts' policy, business strategy and initiatives focused on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which includes the Company's diversity and inclusion, philanthropy and volunteer programs.
  • BE's "Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity" identifies women who are vital to the management of major corporations, from marketing and talent development to procurement spending and financial performance, among other areas.
  • Beyond her CSR activities, Ms. James is a director on the board of and special advisor to MGM Grand Detroit, LLC.

Aqua America Joins CDP Ranking for Environmental Stewardship Efforts, Ranking Among Top 40 Percent of U.S. Companies

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

The CDP, which aggregates reporting from more than 1,000 U.S. companies and 7,000 companies globally, provides a benchmark to compare progress towards environmental stewardship against peers, in order to continuously improve climate change governance and best practices.

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  • The CDP, which aggregates reporting from more than 1,000 U.S. companies and 7,000 companies globally, provides a benchmark to compare progress towards environmental stewardship against peers, in order to continuously improve climate change governance and best practices.
  • Aquas Chief Environmental Officer Dr. Christopher Crockett says the companys efforts are motivated by a strong sense of responsibility to the environment and future generations.
  • We are proud to join the other environmentally-focused companies ranked by CDP and remain steadfastly committed to continued improvement.
  • To learn more about Aquas commitment to sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility, visit the Aqua CSR report at: https://csr.aquaamerica.com/ .

People Expect All Industries to Demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility, But Especially the Tech, Food, and Fashion Industries

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

People expect food-related industries, like grocery retailers (70%) and restaurants (62%), to commit to corporate social responsibility, followed by the technology (70%) and fashion (65%) industries.

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  • People expect food-related industries, like grocery retailers (70%) and restaurants (62%), to commit to corporate social responsibility, followed by the technology (70%) and fashion (65%) industries.
  • Since these industries produce things consumers use daily, experts say it's no surprise that consumers expect a higher level ofsocial responsibility from them.
  • Among people that expect the technology industry to commit to corporate social responsibility, 72% of those people say technology companies should focus on data and privacy.
  • Clutch's 2019 PR and Corporate Social Responsibility Survey included 420 U.S. consumers who made a purchase within the last six months.

Who says everyone's moving out of Connecticut? HPFY is not!

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Friday, February 1, 2019

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For good reason there's a lot of talk about companies moving out of Connecticut.

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  • BROOKFIELD, Conn., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For good reason there's a lot of talk about companies moving out of Connecticut.
  • Health Products For You (HPFY) is a home grown company that made Inc 5000 's list of fastest growing companies last year.
  • The power couple that started HPFY had just the right mix of knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to start and grow this successful company.
  • As they grow HPFY has made the news with how seriously they take their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).