Social responsibility

NYC Businesses Invited to Attend Freedom Plaza Virtual Vendor Information Session on March 19, 2024

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Entertainment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Lodging, Construction & Property, Travel, Casino, Gaming, Momentum, Economic development, Investment, Social responsibility, Greater New York, Tourism

Celebrated by The New York State Restaurant Association, the program will create additional revenue and expand the establishments’ customer base.

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  • Celebrated by The New York State Restaurant Association, the program will create additional revenue and expand the establishments’ customer base.
  • This program goes beyond traditional incentives and investments, bringing new energy and enthusiasm to the potential of socially responsible development.
  • I applaud Mohegan and the Soloviev Group for their commitment to social responsibility and championing this effort.”
    A link to the session will be provided upon pre-registration through https://tinyurl.com/25mak6s8 .
  • For more information or with any questions, please contact Awilda Pomales-Diaz at 212-233-5700.

Social Casino Global Market Report 2024: Rapid Growth Projected Driven by Integration of Health and Wellness Features - Long-term Forecasts to 2028 and 2033 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Technology, Electronic Games, Casino, Gaming, Women, Entertainment, Online, Men, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Consumer, Wind, Economic Times, Health, The Economic Times, Smartphone, Growth, Internet, Social responsibility, Table, RPG

The global social casino market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years.

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  • The global social casino market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years.
  • The growth of the social casino market is anticipated, driven by the increasing proliferation of smartphones.
  • This innovative approach enhances user engagement and represents a key trend driving growth in the social casino market.
  • The regions covered in the social casino market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Thingspire Achieves B Corp Certification, Reinforcing its Impact-driven Business Practices

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Software, Start-Up, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Health, B Lab, ERP, Social responsibility, Carbon, Certification, VPP, B Corporation (certification), Heart, Impact assessment, Safety, API, Multimedia, VUP, Cryptocurrency

Thingspire , a Korean pioneering startup in climate-tech, today announced that it has acquired the B Corp™ Certification.

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  • Thingspire , a Korean pioneering startup in climate-tech, today announced that it has acquired the B Corp™ Certification.
  • This demonstrates that the company adheres to the highest levels of social, environmental and governance best practices as well as community-oriented impact business.
  • "Since launching our decarbonization services, we strived to achieve B Corp status since adherence to the strictest sustainability best practices is critical to the nature of our services," said Kwangjae Cho, Founder and CEO of Thingspire.
  • “Thingspire seeks to apply a comprehensive, three-dimensional approach to sustainable practices by measuring, monitoring and reducing, and offsetting," said Sungjin Choi, Vice President of Thingspire.

loanDepot and Miami Marlins Foundation Continue Support for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Through "Runs Scored" Program

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Technology, Finance, Consumer, Banking, Residential Building & Real Estate, Electronic Commerce, Baseball, Professional Services, Construction & Property, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Sports, Children, Fintech, RBI, Organization, Growth, Noise, Veteran, Marlin, Partnership, Official, Miami Marlins, City, Boy, Social responsibility, Military personnel, Run, LDI

For the fourth consecutive year, the organizations are pledging $50 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade for every Marlins run scored at loanDepot park.

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  • For the fourth consecutive year, the organizations are pledging $50 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade for every Marlins run scored at loanDepot park.
  • Runs Scored supports the Marlins Nike Jr. RBI little league program, an invitational sports-based youth program designed to promote interest in baseball, softball, academic achievement, and social responsibility in underserved areas of South Florida.
  • “It’s both an honor and a joy to contribute to the strength of the communities where Team loanDepot lives and works,” said loanDepot Chief Administrative Officer TJ Freeborn.
  • “As we enter our fourth season of partnership with the Marlins, we're excited to continue collaborating with the Foundation to create even more opportunities for kids in South Florida.

EcoVadis Announces 2024 Sustainability Achievement Awards

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Supply Chain Management, Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Retail, Environment, Sustainability, Green Technology, AstraZeneca, Entrepreneurship, Award, Natural Resources, GHG, Social responsibility, A2A, Water, Cohesion, Leadership Council, Sustainable procurement, Renewable energy

EcoVadis , the leading provider of business sustainability ratings, today announced the winners of its eighth annual Sustainability Achievement Awards (formerly Sustainable Procurement Awards).

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  • EcoVadis , the leading provider of business sustainability ratings, today announced the winners of its eighth annual Sustainability Achievement Awards (formerly Sustainable Procurement Awards).
  • The EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Awards recognize companies who are leading the charge in engaging and integrating sustainability into their relationships with trading partners around the globe and creating an impact through their sustainability business practices.
  • Our suppliers are now able to develop and report stronger sustainability action plans supported by EcoVadis and we are truly pleased of this recognition.”
    In addition to these three awards, EcoVadis also recognizes a selection of small- and medium-sized rated companies across the globe who achieved exceptionally high performance in their EcoVadis rating in the past year.
  • Learn more on the 2024 Regional Sustainability Leadership Awards here .

American Farmers Network to Bolster Definition and Establish Criteria for Regeneratively Raised Grass-Fed Beef

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Trust, Health, Biodiversity, Certification, USDA, Knowledge, Organization, Soil, Meat, Movement, AFN, Social responsibility

SEATTLE, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the leading domestic grass-fed beef producer in the United States, American Farmers Network (AFN) has already established and implemented criteria for regeneratively raised beef standards throughout its extensive network of family ranchers.

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  • SEATTLE, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the leading domestic grass-fed beef producer in the United States, American Farmers Network (AFN) has already established and implemented criteria for regeneratively raised beef standards throughout its extensive network of family ranchers.
  • We hope to work closely with different regenerative alliances and organizations to help further define and strengthen certification criteria for the beef industry.
  • In addition, AFN is eager to continue working with its retail, food service, and institutional partners on deployment and availability of regeneratively raised beef to consumers nationwide.
  • The certification criteria developed in collaboration will encompass various aspects of beef production, including grazing management, soil health, animal welfare, and social responsibility.

Mayer Brown and The Watson Institute at Brown University Host Second Annual Digital Trust Summit to Convene CEO and Board Members to Discuss AI Governance Solutions

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 28, 2024, corporate and government leaders gathered to discuss the critical need for trustworthy frameworks for building and deploying AI and other emerging technologies at the second annual Digital Trust Summit. The Summit was co-hosted by the Watson Institute at Brown University, The Conference Board, Nasdaq, Bank of America and Mayer Brown, and sponsored by Ankura, Further, Crowdstrike, Exterro and BPM.

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  • The Summit was co-hosted by the Watson Institute at Brown University, The Conference Board, Nasdaq, Bank of America and Mayer Brown, and sponsored by Ankura, Further, Crowdstrike, Exterro and BPM.
  • Through informed decision-making and ongoing dialogue, the Digital Trust Summit helps to shape a future where innovation and ethics coexist, ensuring trust in the digital landscape."
  • Brian Moynihan, Chair of the Board and CEO of Bank of America: "Building and strengthening trust in the current digital age is critical.
  • As such, the Summit organizers announced the third annual Digital Trust Summit is scheduled for March 28, 2025 at Brown University.

The Lottery of the Future: How digital technology will transform experience and impact

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Computer graphics, Climate change, Tax, Corporate communication, Augmented reality, Trust, Society, Gambling, Running, Social responsibility, University College London, QR, Organic, Investment, Generation Z, CSR, United States dollar, Gen

LUCERNE, Switzerland, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Growing demands for businesses to demonstrate that they are purposeful, accountable and worthy of trust will combine with new digital technologies to transform the experience and impact of lotteries in the coming decade, according to a new report published today by Allwyn, the leading multi-national lottery operator. Global lottery sales are expected to grow to more than half a trillion US Dollars by 2035, and by more than 40% compared with 2025, according to H2 Gambling Capital.

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  • Working with The Future Laboratory, a strategic foresight consultancy, Allwyn has produced the industry's first in-depth analysis of the future lottery experience.
  • In The Future of Lottery: A Game for Change, experts say that lotteries are well positioned to meet the expectations of the consumers of 2035.
  • The report outlines a number of ways in which lotteries could innovate to improve the player experience.
  • Multi-national lottery operators have the opportunity to build links and communities between players and causes that transcend traditional geographic boundaries.

The Lottery of the Future: How digital technology will transform experience and impact

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Computer graphics, Climate change, Tax, Corporate communication, Augmented reality, Trust, Society, Gambling, Running, Social responsibility, University College London, QR, Organic, Investment, Generation Z, CSR, United States dollar, Gen

LUCERNE, Switzerland, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Growing demands for businesses to demonstrate that they are purposeful, accountable and worthy of trust will combine with new digital technologies to transform the experience and impact of lotteries in the coming decade, according to a new report published today by Allwyn, the leading multi-national lottery operator. Global lottery sales are expected to grow to more than half a trillion US Dollars by 2035, and by more than 40% compared with 2025, according to H2 Gambling Capital.

Key Points: 
  • Working with The Future Laboratory, a strategic foresight consultancy, Allwyn has produced the industry's first in-depth analysis of the future lottery experience.
  • In The Future of Lottery: A Game for Change, experts say that lotteries are well positioned to meet the expectations of the consumers of 2035.
  • The report outlines a number of ways in which lotteries could innovate to improve the player experience.
  • Multi-national lottery operators have the opportunity to build links and communities between players and causes that transcend traditional geographic boundaries.

Mediavine Announces Strategic Hires on Social Impact Team

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Inclusion, Packer, Social responsibility, Organization, Climate change, Sport, Entrepreneurship, Social impact, Carbon footprint, Equity, Social, Community engagement, Collection, Marketing, PSA, Advertising, DEI, PSAS

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediavine, the largest exclusive full-service ad management firm in the U.S., announced the foundational hires for its recently created Social Impact Team under Co-Founder and Chief Brand & Social Impact Officer Amber Bracegirdle. Julia Li, Danielle Speisman Owens and Brian J. Packer have joined the new team to lead Mediavine efforts in Sustainability, Community Engagement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, respectively.

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  • The Newly-Formed Team Will Focus on the Company's DEI, Sustainability and Social Responsibility Efforts
    NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediavine , the largest exclusive full-service ad management firm in the U.S., announced the foundational hires for its recently created Social Impact Team under Co-Founder and Chief Brand & Social Impact Officer Amber Bracegirdle.
  • The Social Impact Team, launched in September 2023 , was established to formalize business objectives related to Community Engagement, DE&I and Sustainability.
  • "We're excited to formally launch the Social Impact Team with Brian, Danielle, and Julia taking the lead on corporate responsibility pillars that are vital to Mediavine internally and externally.
  • For more information on Mediavine's Social Impact team or to work with us, please visit www.mediavine.com/shine/ .