Corporate social responsibility

Public Affairs Council President Doug Pinkham to Retire at End of 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pinkham, who is only the third person to lead the Council since it was formed in 1954 as the Effective Citizens Organization, was hired in 1997 to expand Council services, increase the organization's membership and raise the profile of the public affairs profession in the U.S. and around the world. During his tenure, Pinkham has grown the Council to the organization it is today — the foremost public affairs membership organization in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Public Affairs Council (the Council) announced today that President and CEO Douglas G. Pinkham, who has led the organization for the past 27 years, will retire at the end of 2024.
  • "Doug has been an effective and thoughtful leader of the Council for nearly three decades, and his efforts have greatly strengthened the role of the public affairs function," said Public Affairs Council Chair Roi L. Ewell.
  • Prior to joining the Public Affairs Council, Pinkham served as vice president of communications for the American Gas Association.
  • The Public Affairs Council plans to provide additional information regarding the search process for its next President in the coming months.

STANBIC BANK UGANDA IS AWARDED THE BEST BANKING BRAND UGANDA AT GLOBAL BRANDS MAGAZINE AWARDS

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanbic Bank Uganda was conferred the "Best Banking Brand, Uganda" for 2023 at the prestigious Global Brand Awards.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanbic Bank Uganda was conferred the "Best Banking Brand, Uganda" for 2023 at the prestigious Global Brand Awards.
  • Stanbic Bank Uganda emerged distinctively across all these criteria, earning it well-deserved recognition from Global Brands Magazine.
  • Commenting on winning the award, Jay Reddy, Director, "We are delighted to recognize Stanbic Bank Uganda as the Best Banking Brand in Uganda.
  • Accepting the award, Anne Juuko, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Uganda said: "We are honoured to be recognised as the best banking brand in Uganda.

STANBIC BANK UGANDA IS AWARDED THE BEST BANKING BRAND UGANDA AT GLOBAL BRANDS MAGAZINE AWARDS

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanbic Bank Uganda was conferred the "Best Banking Brand, Uganda" for 2023 at the prestigious Global Brand Awards.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanbic Bank Uganda was conferred the "Best Banking Brand, Uganda" for 2023 at the prestigious Global Brand Awards.
  • Stanbic Bank Uganda emerged distinctively across all these criteria, earning it well-deserved recognition from Global Brands Magazine.
  • Commenting on winning the award, Jay Reddy, Director, "We are delighted to recognize Stanbic Bank Uganda as the Best Banking Brand in Uganda.
  • Accepting the award, Anne Juuko, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Uganda said: "We are honoured to be recognised as the best banking brand in Uganda.

Worldline and Google Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Digital Payments Experiences with Cloud-Based Innovation

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

As part of the partnership, Google will also work with Worldline to facilitate seamless online payments for Google's customers in Europe.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the partnership, Google will also work with Worldline to facilitate seamless online payments for Google's customers in Europe.
  • In addition, both partners will jointly address go-to-market opportunities, and provide new and enhanced digital customer experiences for merchants and financial institutions.
  • Since 2022, Worldline has initiated a "Move to Cloud" program that includes using the cloud to accelerate its digital transformation into a global premium paytech company.
  • Accelerating its trajectory, Worldline now plans to leverage Google Cloud's secure, high-performance, and low-latency infrastructure, enhancing its operational efficiency, optimizing costs, and improving its strategic positioning.

Harford Mutual Insurance Group Receives Awards and Accolades in 2023

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Monday, January 15, 2024

BEL AIR, Md., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce its outstanding achievements and recognition in the insurance and workplace industries for the year 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BEL AIR, Md., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce its outstanding achievements and recognition in the insurance and workplace industries for the year 2023.
  • Harford Mutual Insurance Group proudly earned several Top Workplaces awards issued by Energage.
  • Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) 2023 Elite 50 Internships List:
    Harford Mutual Insurance Group's Internship Program once again secured a spot on the prestigious RISE Elite 50 Internships list for 2023.
  • The Daily Record Empowering Women Award 2023:
    Harford Mutual Insurance Group was honored to receive The Daily Record's Empowering Women Award for 2023.

TCL Wins EcoVadis 2024 Gold Award for Sustainable Practices

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Monday, January 15, 2024

PARIS, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL , a pioneer in display technology across feature-rich smartphones, tablets, and connected devices, has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis 2024 Gold Award, placing it in the top 5% of all assessed enterprises.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL , a pioneer in display technology across feature-rich smartphones, tablets, and connected devices, has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis 2024 Gold Award, placing it in the top 5% of all assessed enterprises.
  • For over a decade, TCL has undergone rigorous evaluations by EcoVadis, the world's largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.
  • The assessment includes Environmental policies, Labor and Human Rights safeguards, Ethical Practices, and Sustainable Procurement initiatives.
  • "The EcoVadis Gold Medal confirms our commitment to continually improving sustainable business practices," says Aaron Zhang, CEO of TCL Communication.

Cerro de Pasco Resources receives Green Light on Land Easement Application Process for Quiulacocha Tailings

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Guy Goulet, CEO of Cerro De Pasco Resources, “Our perseverance and meticulous adherence to process has finally paid off.

Key Points: 
  • Guy Goulet, CEO of Cerro De Pasco Resources, “Our perseverance and meticulous adherence to process has finally paid off.
  • The Easement will enable the Company to perform confirmatory exploration via a 40-hole sonic drilling program.
  • The Quiulacocha Tailings Storage Facility covers approximately 115 hectares and is estimated to hold approximately 75 million tonnes of tailings deposited from the 1920s to 1990s, with tailings deposited in the Quiulacocha Tailings Storage Facility from the early 1920´s to 1992.
  • The Quiulacocha Tailings Storage Facility is comprised of processing residues that came from the Cerro de Pasco open pit and underground mine.

Teleperformance Achieves Enterprise-Wide Corporate Social Responsibility Certification From Verego for 10th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Teleperformance (Paris:TEP), a global leader in digital business services, announced today that it received the enterprise-wide Social Responsibility Standard (SRS) certification from Verego for the 10th consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • Teleperformance (Paris:TEP), a global leader in digital business services, announced today that it received the enterprise-wide Social Responsibility Standard (SRS) certification from Verego for the 10th consecutive year.
  • Once again, the company’s certification scores were among the highest in all five categories within the industry.
  • “Teleperformance’s efforts to address social issues and continue strengthening ethical decision-making across the organization, confirm its commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),” said Fran McNulty, Lead Certification Assessor at Verego.
  • 1 Based on an enterprise-wide SRS certification assessment conducted by Verego before the final settlement of Teleperformance’s acquisition of Majorel on Nov. 8, 2023.

Lincoln Financial Group Again Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced it has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek Magazine.

Key Points: 
  • Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced it has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek Magazine.
  • The final list recognizes the top 600 most responsible companies in the United States, spanning 14 industries.
  • In 2023, Lincoln Financial made charitable contributions exceeding $9.5 million, with approximately 300 partners reaching more than 1.5 million people.
  • “Lincoln’s commitment to making a positive impact for people and the planet is more compelling than ever,” said Amber Williams, Chief Sustainability Officer, Lincoln Financial Group.

Teleperformance achieves enterprise-wide corporate social responsibility certification from Verego for 10th consecutive year

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Once again, the company's certification scores were among the highest in all five categories within the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Once again, the company's certification scores were among the highest in all five categories within the industry.
  • "Teleperformance's efforts to address social issues and continue strengthening ethical decision-making across the organization, confirm its commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)," said Fran McNulty, Lead Certification Assessor at Verego.
  • The enterprise-wide SRS certification is based upon a 6-month assessment of Teleperformance's globally diverse operations across 26 sites1.
  • 1Based on an enterprise-wide SRS certification assessment conducted by Verego before the official finalization of Teleperformance's acquisition of Majorel on Nov. 8, 2023.