Supplier diversity

IFF Named Top Company in the U.S. for Gender Equality in 2024

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health—has been named the top American Company for gender equality and tenth globally by Equileap, a leading organization providing data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector.

Key Points: 
  • IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health—has been named the top American Company for gender equality and tenth globally by Equileap, a leading organization providing data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector.
  • In its seventh annual Gender Equality Global Report & Ranking, Equileap provides a status update on gender equality in the corporate world, evaluating 19 different criteria that range from the gender pay gap and female representation at all corporate levels to parental leave and anti-sexual harassment policies.
  • “This progress belongs to all of us who have imagined a more inclusive future and acted on that inspiration.
  • “In 2024, we will continue our partnership with EDGE—which has been instrumental in our efforts over the years—to advance equity at IFF.

The Allen Lewis Agency Named Ally Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for 2024

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 1, 2024

DETROIT, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ally Financial has recognized The Allen Lewis Agency, a full-service marketing and communications agency, as its Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for 2024. The award was given at the Ally 4th annual Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Symposium, on Feb. 29 in Charlotte, N.C. In 2023, TALA led media outreach and marketing efforts for the fifth anniversary of Moguls in the Making, Ally's HBCU entrepreneurial pitch competition. It also introduced the brand to new opportunities such as the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), where Ally led a panel on financial education for filmmakers, and leveraged professional connections and years of experience in multicultural marketing to amplify Ally's partnership with UnitedMasters.

Key Points: 
  • The Allen Lewis Agency has been named the 2024 Ally Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for their multi-cultural work and impact in the community.
  • DETROIT, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ally Financial has recognized The Allen Lewis Agency, a full-service marketing and communications agency, as its Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for 2024.
  • The award was given at the Ally 4th annual Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Symposium, on Feb. 29 in Charlotte, N.C.
  • "We are honored to work with Ally and its incredible team members," said Jocelyn (Allen) Coley, co-founder and CEO of TALA.

ICIC Launches "What’s Your Why?" Campaign to Celebrate 30 Years of Impactful Economic Empowerment in Under-Resourced Communities

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024

campaign, commemorating ICIC’s three decades of fostering economic growth and opportunity in underserved communities through groundbreaking research and programs.

Key Points: 
  • campaign, commemorating ICIC’s three decades of fostering economic growth and opportunity in underserved communities through groundbreaking research and programs.
  • The campaign aims to showcase the varied and impactful stories from program participants, funders, nominators, and staff, underscoring the significant contributions to job creation, income, and wealth generation for local residents.
  • Understanding what drives their passion fuels our mission and shapes our future," stated Steve Grossman, CEO of ICIC.
  • "Their stories and dedication remind us of the powerful network we've created together, a network that continues to champion economic empowerment and transformative opportunities.

Interpublic Group Receives Numerous ESG Accolades

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

New York, NY, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced that the company received several honors that recognize its initiatives and transparency around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts this year. The honors include IPG’s fourth year on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (North America), 14th year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, third year on Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies, recognition on “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability Equality Index, and inclusion on USA Today’s inaugural list of America’s Climate Leaders 2023. IPG’s Sustainalytics rating also improved to “negligible risk,” the lowest risk rating, with a score that ranked first among advertising peers and fourth among media peers.

Key Points: 
  • “We are proud to be recognized for our ESG initiatives and disclosures, and we’ll continue to work toward our business-driven ESG goals in the year ahead,” she continued.
  • The index is the widely recognized standard for providing information to investors and other stakeholders on corporate ESG information.
  • The organization scores companies’ ESG risks based on its industry-leading ESG Risk Ratings which cover more than 15,000 companies across 42 industries.
  • IPG plans to release its 2023 ESG Report in coming months, and historical reports can be found on the company’s website .

Avista posts updated Corporate Responsibility report

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 21, 2023

SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Avista (NYSE: AVA) published its latest Corporate Responsibility report and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) information on its corporate website, avistacorp.com. The content reports on Avista’s operations and includes commitments in four areas: environment, people, customers and communities, and ethical governance.

Key Points: 
  • SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Avista (NYSE: AVA) published its latest Corporate Responsibility report and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) information on its corporate website, avistacorp.com .
  • The latest report includes progress updates regarding Avista’s aspirational goals for clean energy, for workplace Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, for an aspirational goal related to Supplier Diversity, and the publication of Avista’s current Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 2022 Employer Information Report EEO-1 Consolidated Report.
  • “Avista’s updated Corporate Responsibility report showcases recent examples and the latest data that demonstrates our company’s longstanding commitment to corporate responsibility.
  • Avista’s Corporate Responsibility report and ESG disclosures can be found here and at avistacorp.com.

Coherent Issues Its ESG Report 2023 and Sets a Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target of FY2040

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today published its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 and announced that it has set a net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target of FY2040.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today published its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 and announced that it has set a net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target of FY2040.
  • The ESG Report 2023 is available on the Coherent website at this link .
  • “By establishing a net-zero target for Coherent, we reached a significant new ESG milestone,” said Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr., Chair and CEO.
  • As stated in the report, Coherent considers that all its employees and entire supply chain contribute to the company’s ESG performance.

ARC ANGEL COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES ITS CERTIFICATION AS A DISABILITY OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

MELROSE, Mass., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arc Angel Communications is pleased to announce it is now a certified disability-owned business enterprise, as part of Disability:IN's Supplier Diversity program.

Key Points: 
  • Arc Angel Communications provides Public Relations and disability consulting services for corporations, government agencies, and institutional organizations.
  • Arc Angel Communications is a duly established Limited Liability Corporation and its corporate headquarters are located just outside of Boston in Melrose.
  • A disability-owned business enterprise is a for profit business that is at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by a person with a disability.
  • "Having the opportunity to now serve the business community with disability inclusion services is a great opportunity and obtaining this DOBE certification from Disability:IN demonstrates to organizations that Arc Angel Communications is ready, willing, and ABLE to work with them," said David D'Arcangelo President & CEO of Arc Angel Communications.

Avangrid’s Expanded Supplier Diversity Program Opens Doors to Innovation

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

While this goal has not changed, several bonus benefits are emerging—including that the program has become a pathway to creativity and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • While this goal has not changed, several bonus benefits are emerging—including that the program has become a pathway to creativity and innovation.
  • “Small and diverse businesses are agile and can bring fresh ideas, innovation and more flexibility as a business partner.
  • Avangrid’s Director of Sustainability & Supplier Diversity, Dominick Manno, met McNDT Vice President Amanda Young and asked to learn more about her business.
  • “Our Supplier Diversity Program not only supports diverse businesses, but it also allows us to invest in the communities where we live, work and serve,” said Manno.

Portada Live Sept. 21: Brand Marketing Leaders Convene in New York City and Virtual Format

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 7, 2023

Dozens of brand marketing leaders from Fortune 1000 companies and premier media buying agencies will be convening for Portada Live on Sept. 21 in New York City and virtual.

Key Points: 
  • Dozens of brand marketing leaders from Fortune 1000 companies and premier media buying agencies will be convening for Portada Live on Sept. 21 in New York City and virtual.
  • Decision makers participating represent companies like Diageo, Rocket Mortgage, Hewlett Packard, T-Mobile, Verizon, Altice, Pfizer, Novartis, PepsiCo, Publicis Media, Horizon Media, and GroupM.
  • The content of the agenda of Portada Live on Sept. 21. is driven by brand marketers in the Portada network, who suggest topics they want to learn about.
  • Delegates attending Portada Live conferences actively participate in knowledge-sharing presentations, workshops, and virtual 1:1 meetings.

BIZCLIK MEDIA LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER EDITIONS OF SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITAL, AND PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 8, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik is the UK's fastest growing publishing company, has published the September editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine.

Key Points: 
  • The September editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine include interviews with leading experts and executives from Hyland & Workday, AB InBev and CVS Health
    LONDON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik is the UK's fastest growing publishing company, has published the September editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine.
  • The digital editions of Supply Chain Digital, and Procurement Magazine are trusted industry sources for in-depth reports and interviews with the leading minds in the Supply Chain and Procurement industries.
  • PLUS How Tech can Help Reduce Supply Chain Regulatory Risk and the Top 10 Procurement Companies.
  • You can visit the Supply Chain Digital , and Procurement Magazine websites for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing world of Procurement and Supply Chain.