Ethics & Compliance Initiative

LRN and Nordic Business Ethics Initiative to collaborate with the 2023 survey

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

LRN Corporation , the leader in ethics and compliance solutions that enable organizations to inspire principled performance, today announces a collaboration with the Nordic Business Initiative (NBE) to deliver deeper insights into ethics and compliance (E&C) issues across the Nordic region.

Key Points: 
  • LRN Corporation , the leader in ethics and compliance solutions that enable organizations to inspire principled performance, today announces a collaboration with the Nordic Business Initiative (NBE) to deliver deeper insights into ethics and compliance (E&C) issues across the Nordic region.
  • LRN will be the exclusive provider of global E&C benchmarking data to NBE, which will give additional global context to the organization’s bi-annual ‘Nordic Ethics & Compliance Survey’ for the first time.
  • Nordic Ethics & Compliance Survey reports on trends in the state of ethics & compliance programs in the Nordic region.
  • “The Nordic Business Ethics Initiative is doing vital work in building awareness of ethics and compliance across the Nordic region, and its research is a critical tool when it comes to understanding the state of play so that key issues can be addressed,” said Kevin Michielsen, CEO of LRN.

Qurate Retail Group Promotes Eve DelSoldo to General Counsel

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qurate Retail Group SM, part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP), today announced the promotion of Eve DelSoldo to General Counsel, effective immediately. In this role, she will oversee Qurate Retail Group's Legal shared services department including the advertising compliance, transactional, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, litigation, labor & employment, international legal, government affairs, and privacy, ethics & compliance teams. As a member of the Qurate Retail Group executive team, DelSoldo will report to David Rawlinson II, President and CEO of Qurate Retail, Inc.     

Key Points: 
  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qurate Retail Group SM, part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP), today announced the promotion of Eve DelSoldo to General Counsel, effective immediately.
  • As a member of the Qurate Retail Group executive team, DelSoldo will report to David Rawlinson II, President and CEO of Qurate Retail, Inc.
    "Over her 13-plus years with the company, Eve has held a number of leadership roles within the Legal team.
  • Most recently, DelSoldo served as Deputy General Counsel, following the retirement of Qurate Retail Group's former General Counsel Larry Hayes in March 2023, where she has been successfully overseeing the company's legal department on an interim basis.
  • DelSoldo will be based at Qurate Retail Group's global headquarters in West Chester, Pa.

ECI Unveils Global Business Integrity Library to Promote Corporate ESG Efforts

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

VIENNA, Va., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECI (Ethics & Compliance Initiative), the leading organization defining the future of business integrity, has compiled a searchable library of ESG, sustainability, and corporate impact reports from over 100 of the largest companies[1] in the world. Each report tells the story of an individual company's environmental, social, and governance efforts. Collectively, these reports provide a snapshot of common approaches and reveal both the priorities of the larger business community and the tenor of the evolving ESG movement. The initial release of the library is intended to be a starting place; companies are encouraged to submit their reports to ECI so that they can be included in the database.

Key Points: 
  • Collectively, these reports provide a snapshot of common approaches and reveal both the priorities of the larger business community and the tenor of the evolving ESG movement.
  • Ethics and Compliance Initiative (ECI) has compiled a searchable library of ESG, sustainability, and corporate impact.
  • The Business Integrity Library is searchable by features like use of a particular reporting framework, prioritization of environmental issues, company size or industry, and more.
  • Dr. Patricia J. Harned, CEO, shared, "ECI's Business Integrity Library will provide our members with easy access to information from industry leaders and a deeper sense of how leading companies articulate their ESG priorities and efforts."

Broadcat and ECI Collaborate on Partnering with Middle Managers to Enhance Ethics & Compliance Success: Toolkit and Resources

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

DALLAS, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcat LLC (Broadcat), the leading provider of operationalized compliance training, is announcing a new research paper developed in collaboration with the Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI, ethics.org).

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcat LLC (Broadcat), the leading provider of operationalized compliance training, is announcing a new research paper developed in collaboration with the Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI, ethics.org ).
  • Partnering with Middle Managers to Enhance Ethics & Compliance Success: Toolkit and Resources is designed for ethics and compliance professionals to empower and engage middle managers in their organizations.
  • The paper lays out the business case for the importance of engaging middle managers and establishes a foundational philosophy based on communication, psychological safety, and building an ethical culture.
  • This team of dedicated compliance practitioners are truly at the top of their game, and created an invaluable resource for E&C professionals."

Real Estate Industry Outlines ESG Goals to Turn Adversity into Opportunity - Astra ESG Solutions

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies have become instrumental in building a resilient real estate industry supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies have become instrumental in building a resilient real estate industry supply chain.
  • The trend for green- and smart -buildings have put the spotlight on real estate companies to exhibit a pragmatic approach to sustainability.
  • Commercial real estate organizations have furthered their efforts in ESG management to bolster decarbonization, diversity, equity & inclusion, workplace safety, transparency, ethics & compliance and sound corporate behavior.
  • Significant capital will be guided toward sustainability as the real estate business shifts to a clean future.

Real Estate Industry Outlines ESG Goals to Turn Adversity into Opportunity - Astra ESG Solutions

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies have become instrumental in building a resilient real estate industry supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies have become instrumental in building a resilient real estate industry supply chain.
  • The trend for green- and smart -buildings have put the spotlight on real estate companies to exhibit a pragmatic approach to sustainability.
  • Commercial real estate organizations have furthered their efforts in ESG management to bolster decarbonization, diversity, equity & inclusion, workplace safety, transparency, ethics & compliance and sound corporate behavior.
  • Significant capital will be guided toward sustainability as the real estate business shifts to a clean future.

Tessera Therapeutics Names Cynthia M. Patton as General Counsel and Secretary

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

SOMERVILLE, Mass., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tessera Therapeutics, the biotechnology company pioneering a new approach in genetic medicine known as Gene Writing™, announced the appointment of Cynthia M. Patton as General Counsel and Secretary, effective today.

Key Points: 
  • SOMERVILLE, Mass., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tessera Therapeutics, the biotechnology company pioneering a new approach in genetic medicine known as Gene Writing™, announced the appointment of Cynthia M. Patton as General Counsel and Secretary, effective today.
  • Ms. Patton brings over 20 years of leadership experience in biotech and corporate legal affairs, as the General Counsel and Secretary of Verily and in senior leadership positions at Amgen.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Cynthia to the Tessera team as General Counsel,” said Michael Severino, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Tessera Therapeutics.
  • Before Amgen, Cynthia spent several years as general counsel of SCAN Health Plan, a California Medicare advantage plan.

EQS-News: Linde Named One of the 2023 World's Most Ethical Companies

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Woking, UK, April 18, 2023 – Linde (NYSE:LIN) today announced it has been recognized as one of the 2023 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, its third consecutive year of inclusion on the list.

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  • Woking, UK, April 18, 2023 – Linde (NYSE:LIN) today announced it has been recognized as one of the 2023 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, its third consecutive year of inclusion on the list.
  • Linde is one of only two companies in the chemicals sector to be included in Ethisphere’s list of global leaders for ethical business practices.
  • The 2023 list recognizes 135 companies, spanning 19 countries and 46 industries.
  • "We always strive to achieve our goals ethically and with integrity," said Sanjiv Lamba, Chief Executive Officer, Linde.

Ethico Releases The Most Comprehensive System To Strengthen E&C Functions Amidst Increasing Demand For Ethical Workplaces

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethico, a leader in integrated risk management solutions, unveils a coordinated system to meet the demand for ethically run, values-forward businesses. The ECOsystem (Ethics & Compliance Optimization System) provides a holistic approach to improving an organization's risk mitigation and program performance, work culture, and employee engagement metrics.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethico, a leader in integrated risk management solutions, unveils a coordinated system to meet the demand for ethically run, values-forward businesses.
  • The ECOsystem (Ethics & Compliance Optimization System) provides a holistic approach to improving an organization's risk mitigation and program performance, work culture, and employee engagement metrics.
  • Ethico's solutions synergize within the ECOsystem to provide the flexibility and power to establish an authentically ethical culture, with all of its positive externalities.
  • That means: increased employee engagement, reduced turnover, mitigated risk, lower threat of lawsuits and fines, and a more values-driven workplace.

Ethico Releases The Most Comprehensive System To Strengthen E&C Functions Amidst Increasing Demand For Ethical Workplaces

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethico, a leader in integrated risk management solutions, unveils a coordinated system to meet the demand for ethically run, values-forward businesses. The ECOsystem (Ethics & Compliance Optimization System) provides a holistic approach to improving an organization's risk mitigation and program performance, work culture, and employee engagement metrics.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethico, a leader in integrated risk management solutions, unveils a coordinated system to meet the demand for ethically run, values-forward businesses.
  • The ECOsystem (Ethics & Compliance Optimization System) provides a holistic approach to improving an organization's risk mitigation and program performance, work culture, and employee engagement metrics.
  • Ethico's solutions synergize within the ECOsystem to provide the flexibility and power to establish an authentically ethical culture, with all of its positive externalities.
  • That means: increased employee engagement, reduced turnover, mitigated risk, lower threat of lawsuits and fines, and a more values-driven workplace.