Corporate social responsibility

US Foods Highlights Meaningful Progress on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Commitments

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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“At US Foods, sustainability is a business imperative that plays an important role in creating value for our key stakeholders, including our associates, customers, shareholders and the communities we serve,” said Kristin Coleman, general counsel and leader of CSR at US Foods. “Throughout 2021, we advanced our sustainability efforts by making strong progress across our three strategic focus areas -- Products, People and Planet -- and investing in additional resources and processes that will help shape our future objectives and long-range plans. The Company is energized by our results and the momentum we have created.”

Key Points: 
  • US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) today issued its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report .
  • Throughout the report, US Foods highlights 2021 progress and the momentum created for the year ahead across its sustainable product offerings, support for associates and communities, and initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of its operations.
  • US Foods 2021 CSR Report highlights include:
    Products: Providing a growing portfolio of products that offer social or environmental benefits.
  • Continued to uphold the companys sustainable seafood goal, with 100% of the companys Harbor Banks brand meeting US Foods Serve Good or Progress Check program standards.

BNP Paribas Hires Carl Riccadonna as Chief U.S. Economist

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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BNP Paribas, the premier global bank, announced today the appointment of Carl Riccadonna as Chief U.S.

Key Points: 
  • BNP Paribas, the premier global bank, announced today the appointment of Carl Riccadonna as Chief U.S.
  • Economist at BNP Paribas (Photo: Business Wire)
    At BNP Paribas, Mr. Riccadonna and his team will be responsible for delivering to clients a macro view of the U.S. economy as well as short- and long-term outlooks given geopolitical events, central bank policy and other market developments.
  • Economist and Head of Economics Research for the Americas and later Chief Industry Economist for Bloomberg Intelligence.
  • Economist of Markets 360 at BNP Paribas, said: I am thrilled to be leading the BNP Paribas U.S. Economics research team at such a critical moment.

Henry Schein Cares Donates More Than 400,000 Personal Protective Equipment Items to Legion of Goodwill in Brazil

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), in partnership with the Legion of Goodwill Brazil (LGW Brazil), announced a donation of more than 400,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) items to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 across Brazil.

Key Points: 
  • Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), in partnership with the Legion of Goodwill Brazil (LGW Brazil), announced a donation of more than 400,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) items to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 across Brazil.
  • Henry Scheins global distribution and supply chain network managed the donation working through Henry Schein Cares, the Companys global corporate social responsibility program.
  • This video illustrates the collaborative effort of Henry Schein and LGW Brazil to distribute the donated products to dozens of cities in Brazil.
  • We are thankful to Henry Schein Cares for their generous donation of PPE products in response to the recent high COVID-19 infection rates in Brazil, said Silvana Balbo, Vice President of Marketing, Henry Schein Brazil.

Mattress Firm Announces Strategic Partnerships with National Alliance on Mental Illness, Partnership for a Healthier America, and JDRF

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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HOUSTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattress Firm, the nation's largest mattress specialty retailer, today announced it has partnered with National Alliance on Mental Illness, Partnership for a Healthier America and JDRF. The news highlights the expansion of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility efforts to more broadly support organizations that make health and wellness possible for all.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattress Firm , the nation's largest mattress specialty retailer, today announced it has partnered with National Alliance on Mental Illness, Partnership for a Healthier America and JDRF.
  • "NAMI values our partnership with Mattress Firm and their support for our Hearts and Mind Program."
  • Mattress Firm supports local and national charities through product and monetary donations and offers employee volunteering opportunities to serve their communities.
  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Edward Jones and Arbor Day Foundation Collaborate to Plant 10,000 Trees

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services firm Edward Jones today announced its national strategic alliance with the Arbor Day Foundation to support the planting of 10,000 trees. Beginning this spring, Edward Jones will support community tree-planting events in 11 U.S. communities and reforestation projects across the country in areas of greatest need.  This collaboration aligns with Edward Jones' purpose to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and communities, and together, benefit our communities and society.

Key Points: 
  • Edward Jones will hold its first tree planting event at the Katy Trail in St. Louis on Saturday, April 16.
  • The Katy Trail was chosen because it is strongly connected to Edward Jones' history.
  • "Partnering with companies like Edward Jones that have a deep commitment to fostering positive impact allows us to continue tracking toward our goal to create a better tomorrow through planting trees," said Dan Lambe, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.
  • Since 1972, almost 500 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world.

Morehouse College Students Earn Top Honors at 33rd Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, America's Premier HBCU Academic Competition

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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More than 300 HBCU students, coaches, presidents and institutional representatives participated in this year's virtual HCASC program, which included student development seminars and activities with HBCU presidents.

Key Points: 
  • More than 300 HBCU students, coaches, presidents and institutional representatives participated in this year's virtual HCASC program, which included student development seminars and activities with HBCU presidents.
  • Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is a year-round program celebrating Black excellence and showcasing the academic talents of top HBCU students from across the country.
  • For over 30 years, Honda has supported the success and dreams of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students through initiatives including the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge and Honda Battle of the Bands.
  • These programs provide unforgettable experiences and opportunities for HBCU students, including meeting and networking with peers from other HBCU schools.

TDCX to Present at Investor Conference - HSBC Virtual Series: ASEAN Software and IT Services

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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TDCX helps clients achieve their customer experience aspirations by harnessing technology, human intelligence and its global footprint.

Key Points: 
  • TDCX helps clients achieve their customer experience aspirations by harnessing technology, human intelligence and its global footprint.
  • It serves clients in fintech, gaming, technology, home sharing and travel, digital advertising and social media, streaming and e-commerce.
  • TDCXs commitment to delivering positive outcomes for our clients extends to its role as a responsible corporate citizen.
  • Its Corporate Social Responsibility program focuses on positively transforming the lives of its people, its communities and the environment.

KKR Appoints Pamela Alexander as Head of Corporate Citizenship

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Pamela Alexander as Managing Director and Head of Corporate Citizenship, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Pamela Alexander as Managing Director and Head of Corporate Citizenship, effective immediately.
  • Based in New York, Ms. Alexander will oversee the development and execution of KKRs corporate citizenship and strategic philanthropy programs globally and will also serve as a resource on citizenship to KKRs portfolio companies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220412005435/en/
    Ms. Alexander joins KKR from Ford Motor Company, where she spent more than two decades in senior community development and government relations roles.
  • For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKRs website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

AMN Healthcare ESG Report Shows Powerful Progress in Social Impact and Sustainability

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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AMN Healthcare also announced in the report that the company would achieve net zero climate impact in direct operations by 2024.

Key Points: 
  • AMN Healthcare also announced in the report that the company would achieve net zero climate impact in direct operations by 2024.
  • Our commitment to social justice, health equity, and sustainability is the bedrock of our company, driven by support at all levels of the AMN Healthcare team, said Susan Salka, AMN Healthcare Chief Executive Officer.
  • The AMN Healthcare 2021 ESG Report is the successor to the annual Corporate Social Responsibility reports, which AMN Healthcare has published since 2014.
  • The ESG Report expands its context to address the intense challenges that the world, nation, healthcare industry, healthcare professionals, and AMN Healthcare have faced in the past two years.

Mavenir Appoints Erin Mulligan Nelson as Independent Director

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native software that runs on any cloud and transforms the way the world connects, announced today the appointment of Erin Mulligan Nelson to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director, effective April 12.

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  • Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native software that runs on any cloud and transforms the way the world connects, announced today the appointment of Erin Mulligan Nelson to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director, effective April 12.
  • said Erin Mulligan Nelson.
  • Before leading Bonterra, Ms. Nelson was Chief Executive Officer and Director of Social Solutions, and prior to that, she was the CEO of Calytera, a private equity-backed government technology software company.
  • In addition, Ms. Mulligan Nelson is a Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors and an alumna of the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Managements Womens Director Development Program.