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MAZDA CANADA INVESTS IN LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDSPIRE & PATHWAYS TO EDUCATION

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Mazda Canada is equally investing $420,000 over three years between Indspire and Pathways to Education .

Key Points: 
  • Mazda Canada is equally investing $420,000 over three years between Indspire and Pathways to Education .
  • Both organizations are well-established leaders in education focused on providing tools, funding, and support for youth from Indigenous and low-income communities across Canada.
  • Along with providing this financial support for both organizations, Mazda Canada employees will have opportunities to actively engage with both Indspire and Pathways to Education through additional investments in volunteering, fundraising, and mentoring.
  • Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people by inspiring achievement.

IICF Philanthropic Roundtable Gathers Insurance Leaders for Discussions on Charitable Giving, Impact of Global Initiatives

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, hosted the 2024 IICF Philanthropic Roundtable today, gathering leaders from twenty-five major insurance organizations for a series of presentations on charitable giving and volunteerism in the insurance industry and initiatives focused on philanthropy, inclusion and sustainability topics. During the 2024 Philanthropic Roundtable, IICF also released the 2023 IICF Philanthropic Showcase, an annual retrospective of global charitable contributions, volunteer projects and innovative leadership initiatives of IICF Key Partner Companies. Please view the 2023 IICF Philanthropic Showcase here.

Key Points: 
  • During the 2024 Philanthropic Roundtable, IICF also released the 2023 IICF Philanthropic Showcase , an annual retrospective of global charitable contributions, volunteer projects and innovative leadership initiatives of IICF Key Partner Companies.
  • Kaufman Group, CNA, Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, Marsh, Munich Re US P&C Companies and Verisk presented at this unique event for philanthropic knowledge sharing.
  • "Each year, IICF is proud to bring together this extraordinary group of insurance industry leaders for the IICF Philanthropic Roundtable, and even more so in 2024 as we celebrate IICF's 30th anniversary and the industry's legacy of giving," said Bill Ross, CEO of IICF.
  • IICF also made several announcements at this year's Roundtable on 2024 initiatives, including:
    IICF's 30th Anniversary Celebration: IICF is celebrating thirty years of impact and the insurance industry's legacy of giving by raising funds for children struggling with hunger.

CARLA TULLY APPOINTED TO NIKOLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Friday, February 16, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, today announced the appointment of energy and infrastructure expert Carla Tully, to its Board of Directors. Over more than two decades, Tully has built a successful track record leading and scaling energy organizations across Fortune 150, private equity, startup, and government entities. Tully serves as the Vice Chair of Earthrise Energy's Board of Directors, a Board Director for Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum and as an Advisor to several energy transition startups.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand , today announced the appointment of energy and infrastructure expert Carla Tully, to its Board of Directors .
  • Tully serves as the Vice Chair of Earthrise Energy's Board of Directors, a Board Director for Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum and as an Advisor to several energy transition startups.
  • "As Nikola scales its energy infrastructure business, especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, the addition of Carla to Nikola's Board of Directors will greatly benefit our company, employees and shareholders," said Steve Shindler, Chairman of Nikola's Board of Directors.
  • I've dedicated my career to similar missions, and I am delighted to join Nikola's Board of Directors and support Nikola in 2024 and beyond."

University of Phoenix’s Ongoing Sponsorship of Jobs for Arizona Graduates' Mentoring Program

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

University of Phoenix is proud to share its ongoing commitment to supporting Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG) by sponsoring their annual educational trip to Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix is proud to share its ongoing commitment to supporting Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG) by sponsoring their annual educational trip to Washington, D.C.
  • A student from the mentoring program, Jenna Flores, shared her experience, stating, "The mentoring program has been instrumental in my personal and academic growth.
  • The JAG LEADS mentoring program, a longstanding collaboration between the University and Jobs for Arizona Graduates, connects University of Phoenix mentors with high school students enrolled in the program, providing monthly workshops to the students, 1:1 mentorship on academic and career development.
  • The University of Phoenix-sponsored mentoring program is a natural extension of the University’s deep-rooted commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Half of Gen Z consumers are actively trying to spend less on Amazon

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

4 in 10 US Gen Z consumers are tired of hearing about Amazon.

Key Points: 
  • 4 in 10 US Gen Z consumers are tired of hearing about Amazon.
  • Mintel data shows nearly half (47%) of Gen Z shoppers say they are actively trying to shop less at Amazon compared to 20% of Baby Boomers and 40% of Millennials.
  • Furthermore, six in 10 (60%) Gen Z shoppers agree that Amazon is too powerful, and 39% are tired of hearing about the e-commerce giant.
  • Amazon and other mass merchandisers may need to rethink their Gen Z strategy to increase loyalty from this demographic.

365 Connect Continues to Lead Multifamily Industry in Digital Compliance with Anthem Award for Responsible Technology

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

This prestigious award recognizes 365 Connect's dedication to providing compliant ADA accessible websites, leasing platforms, and service portals to the rental housing industry.

Key Points: 
  • This prestigious award recognizes 365 Connect's dedication to providing compliant ADA accessible websites, leasing platforms, and service portals to the rental housing industry.
  • Anthem Award winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive social impact award program in the world.
  • The Anthem Award celebrates purpose and mission-driven work from people, companies, and organizations worldwide.
  • This year's Anthem Awards will be given in categories from health to human and civil rights, to environment, responsible technology, and climate.

Beyond Cyber Protection Leadership: Acronis’ Environmental and Social 2023 ESG Report Revealed

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acronis , a global leader in cyber protection , today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report detailing the company’s performance and achievements in 2023 and charting a course for future positive impact.

Key Points: 
  • SHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acronis , a global leader in cyber protection , today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report detailing the company’s performance and achievements in 2023 and charting a course for future positive impact.
  • The 2023 report highlights the company's outstanding performance and achievements throughout 2023 but also underscores Acronis' dedication to making a meaningful difference in the world.
  • Beyond this, the company has actively engaged with the communities it operates in, fostering positive impacts through volunteer-driven environmental days and IT education.
  • For more information, please download the full Acronis 2023 ESG report here: https://www.acronis.com/en-us/sustainability-governance/

Empowering Underserved Communities: Paystand.org Unveils Innovative Blockchain and Bitcoin Initiatives in the U.S. and LATAM for Economic Growth and Financial Inclusion

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Paystand.org is rooted in Paystand’s mission: to decentralize the financial system, transforming businesses toward a better economy. The initiative addresses the serious challenges facing emerging economies globally in financial inclusion, including high inflation, lack of access to banking, burdensome service fees, long payment delays with too many intermediaries, and difficulty obtaining credit and capital. These underserved communities also deal with such issues as workers sending money back home and being hit with unfair charges as high as 6.8%. They also must wait days for their families to receive it -- showcasing a clear exploitation of the less fortunate by the financial system.

Key Points: 
  • The organization will harness the power of the Blockchain and emerging bitcoin circular economies to create financial opportunities within vulnerable and underrepresented communities.
  • Paystand.org is rooted in Paystand’s mission: to decentralize the financial system, transforming businesses toward a better economy.
  • These underserved communities also deal with such issues as workers sending money back home and being hit with unfair charges as high as 6.8%.
  • They also must wait days for their families to receive it -- showcasing a clear exploitation of the less fortunate by the financial system.

Club Med, the Pioneer of the All-Inclusive Concept, Announces New Renovations, Wellness Fusion Program Expansion, Generative AI Integration, CSR Commitments and Limited-Time Winter Sale

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The Wellness Fusion program is now available across seven North America resorts including: Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Club Med Punta Cana, Club Med Québec, Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Club Med Cancún, Club Med Columbus and Club Med Turkoise.

Key Points: 
  • The Wellness Fusion program is now available across seven North America resorts including: Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Club Med Punta Cana, Club Med Québec, Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Club Med Cancún, Club Med Columbus and Club Med Turkoise.
  • Club Med is continuing to explore new types of AI to improve customer service, like Claude AI from Anthropic.
  • Environmental Partnerships: Turtle monitoring and protection program in Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Club Med Cancún and Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda's pioneer program that launched in 2023; Turks and Caicos Reef Fund with interactive workshops on coral reefs at Club Med Turkoise and Club Med Columbus.
  • Additional 10% off on premium rooms with code: 10CLUB
    Resorts: Club Med Punta Cana, Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Club Med Cancún, Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Club Med Turkoise, Club Med Columbus, Club Med Caravelle, Club Med Buccaneer's Creek

CITY Furniture Celebrates a Year of Remarkable Achievements in 2023, Focused on Corporate Social Responsibility

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

TAMARAC, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CITY Furniture ("CITY" or "the Company"), a family-owned American furniture and mattress retailer, fine upholstery manufacturer, and one of America's Top 20 furniture retailers, is proud to announce its outstanding achievements in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the year 2023.

Key Points: 
  • "In the past year, we remained true to our Corporate Social Responsibility goals, reaching significant milestones across various initiatives," noted Andrew Koenig, CEO of CITY Furniture.
  • In 2023, CITY Furniture launched their sixth and newest ERG "CITY Heroes," dedicated to supporting CITY Veterans and active service members.
  • CITY Furniture achieved a remarkable feat in safety by reducing its average injury frequency rate for the last five years consecutively.
  • To download CITY's complete 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report and learn more about the organizational benefits of adopting socially conscious policies, please visit here: CITY Furniture CSR Report .