Social impact

Kao the Sole Japanese and Asian Company Included in the World’s Most Ethical Companies® List for a Record 18th Consecutive Year

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Sustainability, Environment, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Chemicals, Plastics, Professional Services, Cosmetics, Manufacturing, Retail, Name, Multimedia, Ethisphere Institute, Biophysical environment, Logo, ESG, Social impact, Kao Corporation, Third-party management

Kao is the sole Japanese and Asian company to have made the list every year since Ethisphere began its ranking in 2007.

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  • Kao is the sole Japanese and Asian company to have made the list every year since Ethisphere began its ranking in 2007.
  • Awarded consecutively from 2007 to 2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    * “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC.
  • The World’s Most Ethical Companies list recognizes companies which have demonstrated outstanding performance in transparency, integrity, ethics, and compliance.
  • To implement the Kao Way , the Kao Group worldwide shares the Kao Business Conduct Guidelines .

Visa and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation Launch Digital Finance for All Initiative

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Technology, Personal Finance, Finance, Fintech, Professional Services, Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Refugee, Woman, Digitization, Nano, Agricultural technology, Financial inclusion, GSMA, Growth, Farmer, DFA, SHF, Support, Initiative, Social impact, Partnership

Today, Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative, furthering Visa’s decades-long efforts to increase access to the global economy for everyone, everywhere.

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  • Today, Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative, furthering Visa’s decades-long efforts to increase access to the global economy for everyone, everywhere.
  • While digital payments use by adults in low- and middle-income countries is up 66% from 20141, women, SHFs, NMSE owners and globally displaced individuals continue to face barriers accessing the digital economy.
  • “At Visa, we believe that digital payments are critical to including everyone in the digital economy by helping provide access to economic livelihood,” said Chiagozie Nwabuebo, Vice President of Global Growth & Social Impact, Visa.
  • “Mobile money can play a transformative role in advancing financial inclusion and resilience for the nearly 2 billion people who remain unbanked globally.

FEMME! 2024 Power Confab & Retreat to Feature a Women’s History Month Conversation With Acclaimed Journalist, Bestselling Author & Former First Lady of California, Maria Shriver

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Women, Consumer, Events, Concerts, Entertainment, Celebrity, Diamond, Women's History Month, Woman, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, University, Mindfulness, Life, Panasonic, Elevate, ACS Group, Inclusion, Telemundo, Comcast, Social impact, Sneakers, Illuminate, AARP, Journalist, Student, Management

2024 Power Confab & Retreat, presented by AARP, Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, and INGEÑUITY.

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  • 2024 Power Confab & Retreat, presented by AARP, Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, and INGEÑUITY.
  • 2024 will Celebrate + Illuminate + Elevate at a two-day Power Confab & Retreat designed to stimulate the senses, fuel creativity, foster mentoring and empower women!
  • 2024 is a gathering of more than 300 multicultural sheroes, disruptors, changemakers, thought-leaders, visionaries and power brokers.
  • 2024 featured guests include acclaimed Journalist, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Former First Lady of California, and Founder of Shriver Media, Maria Shriver.

Xylem Teams Up with Partners and Communities Globally to Accelerate Progress on Water Security in 2023

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Environmental Health, Fund Raising, Professional Services, Foundation, Philanthropy, Other Natural Resources, Natural Resources, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Other Philanthropy, Energy, Green Technology, Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Disaster, Acquisition, Mercy Corps, Sanitation, Education, UNICEF USA, AmeriCares, WASH, Volunteering, Private sector, Drinking water, Organization, SDG6, XYL, UNICEF, Social impact, Water

In 2023, volunteers from Xylem (NYSE: XYL), its partners and customers supported 1,000 nonprofits, including Americares, Mercy Corps and UNICEF*, to help deliver WASH access and education for communities in 56 countries through Xylem Watermark , the Company’s corporate social responsibility program.

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  • In 2023, volunteers from Xylem (NYSE: XYL), its partners and customers supported 1,000 nonprofits, including Americares, Mercy Corps and UNICEF*, to help deliver WASH access and education for communities in 56 countries through Xylem Watermark , the Company’s corporate social responsibility program.
  • Colleagues participated in skills-based volunteer initiatives, designing and implementing WASH solutions for underserved communities, and building capacity through training and mentorship.
  • “Xylem Watermark draws on the collective power of Xylem’s team, our customers, channel partners, suppliers, and the nonprofit community, to further our mission to solve water.
  • Together, we have a unique opportunity to advance water security for all and our colleagues and partners continue to step up for SDG6,” Austin Alexander, Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact at Xylem, said.

Diane Sullivan, Executive Chairman at Caleres, to Receive Two Ten's Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
ISA, Home Group, Education, Stride Rite Corporation, Babson College, Culture, Human, University, Most, Organization, Footwear, Social impact, Parity, Internet celebrity, Marketing, MBA, Mars, Incorporated, BJC HealthCare, Female, Famous Footwear, Enterprise mobility management, Gala, Lifting, Mennen, Webster University, PVH, Hardship, Saint Louis University, Management

BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two Ten Footwear Foundation today announced that Diane Sullivan, executive chairman of the board at Caleres, will be presented with the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at Two Ten's annual Gala in June.

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  • Diane Sullivan, Executive Chairman of the Board at Caleres, to be honored with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation's Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award
    BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two Ten Footwear Foundation today announced that Diane Sullivan, executive chairman of the board at Caleres, will be presented with the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at Two Ten's annual Gala in June.
  • Bob never forgot the hardships he faced in his youth and was a fierce advocate for the Two Ten mission.
  • This award, presented only once every five years, recognizes an individual who has shown extraordinary leadership and deep compassion—just as Bob did.
  • Sullivan will receive the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at the Two Ten Annual Gala in New York City on June 4, 2024.

Sony Honored as One of "2024 World's Most Ethical Companies®" for the Sixth Time

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Sincerity, Sony, Corporate governance, Conduct, Biophysical environment, Growth, Purpose, Organization, Creativity, Social impact, Corporation, Third-party management, Integrity

These companies were evaluated across five categories: Ethics and Compliance Program, Corporate Governance, Culture of Ethics, Environmental and Social Impact, and Third Party Management.

Key Points: 
  • These companies were evaluated across five categories: Ethics and Compliance Program, Corporate Governance, Culture of Ethics, Environmental and Social Impact, and Third Party Management.
  • The Institute reviewed each company's ethical operations, focusing on areas such as exceptional leadership and a commitment to business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices.
  • Ethisphere CEO, Erica Salmon Byrne commented, "It's always inspiring to recognize the World's Most Ethical Companies.
  • Congratulations to Sony for achieving this honor and demonstrating that strong ethics is good business."

Northwest Event Show Announces Speakers, Sessions, and Sponsors for April 3-4

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Maker, Sustainability, SCP, Marketing, Patay, AI, PNW, ESG, Green, Conference, Customer experience, NWES, Challenge, Wellness, Social impact, Science, Mental health, Transport

SEATTLE, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Known as the top west coast conference for event professionals, the Northwest Event Show (NWES) announces the 2024 agenda line-up with exciting sessions and educational panels taking place over the course of the two-day show.  Like Seattle itself, the Northwest Event Show is all about innovation and inspiration.  Offering a top-tier conference experience with the chance to explore cutting-edge products, forward-thinking services, and new ideas in tech, AI, production, marketing, decor, and much more.  In addition to 250+ booth exhibits, attendees can look forward to a comprehensive agenda with interactive sessions and expert thoughtleaders, addressing all aspects of the event industry.  Sessions highlights include:

Key Points: 
  • Like Seattle itself, the Northwest Event Show is all about innovation and inspiration.
  • Offering a top-tier conference experience with the chance to explore cutting-edge products, forward-thinking services, and new ideas in tech, AI, production, marketing, decor, and much more.
  • In addition to 250+ booth exhibits, attendees can look forward to a comprehensive agenda with interactive sessions and expert thoughtleaders, addressing all aspects of the event industry.
  • For the full list of sessions and speakers, please visit nweventshow.com/agenda .

New Morning Consult study finds direct links between transportation concerns in LA, loneliness epidemic for seniors

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Social isolation, Love, Air pollution, University, Media in Los Angeles, Motion, Friends, Ageing, Transport, Film, Overalls, Loneliness, Demographics of Los Angeles, Ecosystem, Family, Television, Social impact, Research, Public, Nursing

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Morning Consult poll released today, covering over 500 adults aged 50+ in the LA Metropolitan Area, showcases the unique challenges of the Los Angeles area and its transportation options when it comes to the loneliness epidemic for seniors.

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  • 44% say that they feel uncomfortable using ride-share apps when traveling around the LA area.
  • 44% think better access to transportation would allow them to visit their friends and family more frequently.
  • "Tackling challenges around transportation will be essential to addressing social isolation and loneliness and other critical concerns in an aging population.
  • And, research consistently demonstrates that older adults with reliable transportation are more likely to lead active lifestyles and stay healthier for longer."

Toronto Pearson awards $770,000 in funding to nine local organizations committed to breaking employment barriers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Rexdale Women's Centre, Sustainability, Woman, Newcomer, TURN, Workplace, Entrepreneurship, Community service, DARE, JAC, Organization, SME, Employment, Immigration, TMU, Social impact, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Workforce, Interview, Physician, Research

TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is thrilled to announce that nine local organizations will share a total of $770,000 in funding aimed at breaking down barriers to employment and cultivating opportunities for communities that neighbour the airport.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is thrilled to announce that nine local organizations will share a total of $770,000 in funding aimed at breaking down barriers to employment and cultivating opportunities for communities that neighbour the airport.
  • YWCA Toronto: The Digital Awareness Ready for Employment (DARE) project will provide training in digital literacy for the workplace.
  • In 2022 alone, the airport invested $387,000 to support local residents with employment training and helped fill hundreds of jobs.
  • "We look forward to working with these great organizations to help break down barriers to employment opportunities for residents in communities around the airport," she added.

International Coaching Federation Opens Nominations for the 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Awards

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Lead, Science, ICF, Social impact, International Coaching Federation, Organization, Tutoring

LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Awards are now open for nominations.

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  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Awards are now open for nominations.
  • Organizations: Celebrating businesses and organizations that have built strong coaching cultures and demonstrated the positive effects of coaching.
  • ): Acknowledging remarkable individuals and organizations making a substantial societal impact in the world using principles of coaching.
  • "The inclusion of the Social Impact category in the 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Awards underscores our belief in the profound ability of coaching to bring about positive change on a societal level, " said ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook. "