Social impact

FINN Partners Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

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  • FINN joins the ranks of Nvidia, YouTube, Taco Bell, and more
    NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
  • "It's an incredible honor to be recognized among the world's leading companies innovating for a better world," said Peter Finn, Founder and CEO of FINN Partners.
  • Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies package is available online , as well as in-app form via iTunes, and on newsstands beginning March 26.

TireSet: A Non-Profit Tire Subscription Service Offering New "Tires for Life"

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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TireSet is the 1st non-profit tire subscription service in the US offering Tires for Life.

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  • TireSet is the 1st non-profit tire subscription service in the US offering Tires for Life.
  • In the United States alone, millions of drivers face the perilous choice between safe mobility and other essential needs due to the high cost of tire replacements.
  • TireSet is poised to change this narrative by offering a subscription service starting as low as $19.99 a month, ensuring that no driver has to compromise on safety or mobility because of financial constraints.
  • Innovative Business Model: Our subscription model is a first in the tire industry, offering a sustainable and scalable solution to a widespread problem.

Amy Terpeluk to Lead the FINN Global Purpose and Social Impact Practice

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners announced today that Amy Terpeluk, managing partner, is promoted to Global Purpose and Social Impact Practice Lead. Amy has led the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Impact Group since 2017, and her appointment to Practice Lead recognizes her ability to chart how social impact transcends C-Suite, Communications, Investor Relations, Marketing, and Customer Service functions.

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  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners announced today that Amy Terpeluk, managing partner, is promoted to Global Purpose and Social Impact Practice Lead.
  • Amy has led the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Impact Group since 2017, and her appointment to Practice Lead recognizes her ability to chart how social impact transcends C-Suite, Communications, Investor Relations, Marketing, and Customer Service functions.
  • Amy Terpeluk to Lead the FINN Global Purpose and Social Impact Practice.
  • FINN colleague Gil Bashe, Chair Global Health and Purpose, champions the Purpose and Social Impact Practice.

ISPE Announces 2024 Facility of the Year Awards Submission Finalists

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is pleased to announce the 2024 Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) submission finalists that met the rigorous qualifications and requirements of the FOYA program.

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  • The 2024 Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) submission finalists are announced at the 2024 ISPE Aseptic Conference, taking place 12-13 March 2024 in Vienna, Austria, and virtually.
  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is pleased to announce the 2024 Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) submission finalists that met the rigorous qualifications and requirements of the FOYA program.
  • FOYA is the premier global awards program recognizing innovation and creativity in manufacturing facilities that serve the regulated healthcare industry.
  • "The announcement of ISPE's FOYA submission finalists is step one to recognizing and celebrating innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing plant design and qualification.

MEDIA ENTREPRENEUR AND CLIMATE LEADER CHIP GILLER AND PHILANTHROPIST WENDY SCHMIDT LAUNCH AGOG, AN IMMERSIVE MEDIA INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL GOOD

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chip Giller and Wendy Schmidt announced today the launch of Agog: The Immersive Media Institute—a groundbreaking initiative at the intersection of technology, communications, and social impact. Agog, a philanthropic organization, will help creators and nonprofit leaders harness the power of extended reality (XR) technologies to spur positive social transformation, opening new avenues for empathy, understanding, and activism.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chip Giller and Wendy Schmidt announced today the launch of Agog: The Immersive Media Institute—a groundbreaking initiative at the intersection of technology, communications, and social impact.
  • Research: The institute will partner with researchers to explore the applications of XR in fostering empathy and driving positive behavioral change.
  • Education and outreach: Through workshops, technical support, training programs, and other outreach initiatives, the institute will empower people to use XR for social good.
  • Advocacy and policy: The institute will engage in efforts to promote responsible and ethical use of immersive media technologies.

AMN Healthcare Sustainability & Social Impact Report Shows Industry-Leading Efforts

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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DALLAS, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its recently released 2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report , AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN), the leader and innovator in total talent solutions for healthcare organizations across the United States, shares its 10th annual update on the impact of its business and highlights significant progress in talent diversity, healthcare access, governance excellence, and reducing environmental impact.

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  • DALLAS, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its recently released 2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report , AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN), the leader and innovator in total talent solutions for healthcare organizations across the United States, shares its 10th annual update on the impact of its business and highlights significant progress in talent diversity, healthcare access, governance excellence, and reducing environmental impact.
  • “Driving change through our sustainability and social impact work is central to how AMN Healthcare does business.
  • Advancing a healthy, just, equitable, and sustainable world begins through collaboration with our team members, clients, healthcare professionals, suppliers and other stakeholders,” said AMN Healthcare President and CEO Cary Grace.
  • This commitment inspires our DEI efforts, our technology investments that improve healthcare access, and our environmentally sound practices.”
    Highlights from the 2023 Sustainability & Social Impact Report:
    More than $2 million invested in advancing healthcare workforce pipeline, diversity and resilience
    Testified on Capitol Hill in a joint congressional oversight hearing related to the Veterans Health Administration’s recruitment and retention of healthcare workers.

ScaleWith Unveils Social Impact Copilot™ for Salesforce

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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ScaleWith , the #1 Social Impact AI company, recently announced the public beta availability of its GenAI-powered platform Social Impact Copilot™.

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  • ScaleWith , the #1 Social Impact AI company, recently announced the public beta availability of its GenAI-powered platform Social Impact Copilot™.
  • Social Impact Copilot™ seamlessly integrates with Einstein Copilot to help businesses align marketing & sales strategies to deepen customer relationships, drive profits and create operational efficiencies.
  • Social Impact Copilot™ extracts insights from Salesforce's Data Cloud and enriches customer data with CSR, Sustainability and social impact insights, allowing for a deeper understanding of customer needs and societal trends.
  • “The partnership between ScaleWith and Salesforce is a game-changer, set to redefine what success means for customers,” said Jim Tantaro, Chief Customer Officer at ScaleWith.

ScaleWith Launches Social Impact Copilot™

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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ScaleWith , a leading social impact AI company, announced public beta availability of Social Impact Copilot™, a revolutionary product that employs generative AI to redefine how enterprises drive sustainability, CSR and social impact across all business functions.

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  • ScaleWith , a leading social impact AI company, announced public beta availability of Social Impact Copilot™, a revolutionary product that employs generative AI to redefine how enterprises drive sustainability, CSR and social impact across all business functions.
  • Crafted and built by an alliance of AI technology experts, and CSR and Sustainability thought leaders, Social Impact Copilot™ integrates seamlessly with the ScaleWith AI platform, aggregating data within ScaleWith’s network, consisting of pre-vetted social impact organizations, corporate commitment research, and external partnerships.
  • Social Impact Copilot™ connects strategic planning and reporting of sustainability efforts, enabling organizations to address complex social challenges, foster sustainable development, and differentiate sales and marketing strategies.
  • “Merging cutting-edge AI with social impact is a way to harness the power of the global economy as a force for positive social change.”
    ScaleWith's innovative AI technology represents a pivotal advancement in social impact, generating more than $600M in additional revenue and securing $100M for social impact initiatives.

lululemon’s First-of-its-Kind Women’s Ultramarathon, FURTHER, Begins March 6 to Better Understand Human Performance and Challenge World Records

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Several products also include features to help the runners stay cool and store items they need during the race.

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  • Several products also include features to help the runners stay cool and store items they need during the race.
  • “When supported with innovation and resources, we are confident women will continue to redefine the limits of what’s possible.
  • This includes the chance to exceed the men’s six-day world record which would mark the first time a woman sets the current overall ultrarunning distance world record.
  • The Centre for Social Impact will have contributed over $5 million USD since 2021 to advancing the program’s work globally.

Global Student Innovation Challenge Calls on Next-Generation Leaders to Tackle Water Security

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is inviting high school and university students worldwide to develop solutions to the world’s biggest water challenges by joining the 2024 Global Student Innovation Challenge .

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  • Global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is inviting high school and university students worldwide to develop solutions to the world’s biggest water challenges by joining the 2024 Global Student Innovation Challenge .
  • Innovators aged between 13-25 can submit ideas to tackle three global problems: reducing plastic ocean waste, lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and minimizing water waste – all of which supports more secure and resilient water systems for communities.
  • During the 8-week challenge, which begins on March 15, students will be mentored by leading water industry experts and learn about key water challenges and concepts.
  • Our Global Student Innovation Challenge harnesses the vision and ingenuity of the next generation of water leaders to advance water security globally.”
    In 2023, more than 1,000 students from 78 countries participated in the Global Student Innovation Challenge.