DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)

Bristol Myers Squibb Releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report Demonstrating Progress and Setting New Long-Term Goals

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Pharmaceutical, Sustainability, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Environment, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Human Resources, Climate Change, Other Philanthropy, Health, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Electricity, BMY, Multiple myeloma, Science, Health equity, ESG, Patient, VPPA, Ethics, Pulmonary fibrosis, Research, Climate, Female, Artificial intelligence, BMS, Bristol Myers Squibb, Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical trial, Task force, TCFD, Lupus, Patient safety, Workforce, Chairperson, Improvement, Multimedia, Privacy, Targets, Developing country, Pharmaceutical industry

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report detailing the company’s meaningful progress, evolved strategy, and aspirational goals toward its ESG efforts.

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  • Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report detailing the company’s meaningful progress, evolved strategy, and aspirational goals toward its ESG efforts.
  • The company’s ESG strategy is embedded in its mission to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402638203/en/
    “For more than 130 years, BMS has enabled positive change for our patients around the world.
  • Incorporated new ESG metrics into the executive compensation program, measuring achievement against environmental and social goals and better aligning executive bonuses with company strategy.

Women in Technology Presents SAIC’s Toni Townes-Whitley with Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Technology, Women, Other Technology, Thought Leadership, Business, Professional Services, Software, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Consumer, Microsoft, Women in Technology, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Partnership for Public Service, CGI Inc., Social media, Artificial intelligence, Peace Corps, Table, Mentorship, Glass, Organic, Multimedia, WIT, SAIC, Government, Public service, Engineering, Management

Women in Technology (WIT), the premier organization contributing to the success of professional women in the Washington metropolitan area technology community, today announced its first-ever Lifetime Achievement award for SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley.

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  • Women in Technology (WIT), the premier organization contributing to the success of professional women in the Washington metropolitan area technology community, today announced its first-ever Lifetime Achievement award for SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402243190/en/
    SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley wins WIT's inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I am deeply grateful to Women in Technology for acknowledging the impact and contributions of women in the technology industry,” said Toni Townes-Whitley, Chief Executive Officer of SAIC.
  • “This award serves as a reminder that our achievements are not just individual milestones but also significant milestones for women in the field.

Cintas is Recognized as One of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Other Retail, Professional Services, Office Products, Specialty, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Other Manufacturing, Construction & Property, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Textiles, Retail, Chemicals, Plastics, Building Systems, Manufacturing, HR, Environment, Partnership, Corporation, Cintas, CTAS, Multimedia, Newsweek, Workplace, Human resources, DEI

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek for its continued commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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  • Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek for its continued commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • The company is also committed to diversity and inclusion through its acclaimed supplier diversity program and philanthropic endeavors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402213929/en/
    Cintas has been recognized for its continued commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • “We’re committed to empowering and engaging our employee-partners so that they can feel confident being their own person and the best version of themselves.”

FIGS Releases Its 2023 Impact Report

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Specialty, Other Philanthropy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Fashion, Retail, Footwear, Environmental Issues, Professional Services, Health, Women, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Men, Foundation, Nursing, Consumer, Medical Supplies, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Online Retail, Other Retail, Other Health, Organization, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Female, Cancer, Mentorship, Black History Month, Water, Fire, Culture, Multimedia, Student National Medical Association

FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the global leading healthcare apparel brand dedicated to improving the lives of healthcare professionals, today released its 2023 Impact Report.

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  • FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the global leading healthcare apparel brand dedicated to improving the lives of healthcare professionals, today released its 2023 Impact Report.
  • The full FIGS 2023 Impact Report is available at wearfigs.com/impactreport and provides a comprehensive view into FIGS’ efforts to positively impact healthcare professionals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401113316/en/
    FIGS Releases 2023 Impact Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Since day one, FIGS has been on a mission to improve the lives of healthcare workers globally,” said Trina Spear, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder.
  • Creating impact for our Awesome Humans, along with all of our stakeholders, is why we started FIGS and it’s what still drives us today.”
    Highlights of the FIGS 2023 Impact Report include:
    FIGS donated almost $600,000 to 17 organizations.

The SBBRG Foundation Sponsors Chicago Scholars

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Professional Services, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Education, Continuing, University, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Education, Volunteering, Student, Language, Environment, Management

Chicago Scholars collaborated in a volunteer initiative alongside the SBB Research Group Foundation , which partners with local nonprofits through its Champion A Charity Program.

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  • Chicago Scholars collaborated in a volunteer initiative alongside the SBB Research Group Foundation , which partners with local nonprofits through its Champion A Charity Program.
  • Chicago Scholars has also emphasized its commitment to diversity and inclusion by investing in bilingual support for students and families.
  • The Chicago Scholars Onsite College and Leadership Forum is a testament to the organization's dedication to empowering young scholars.
  • To gain more insight into the mission and work of Chicago Scholars, you can visit their website at https://chicagoscholars.org/ .

PPG recognized on Newsweek’s ‘Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024’ list

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Retail, Chemicals, Plastics, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Other Construction & Property, Home Goods, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Professional Services, Construction & Property, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Manufacturing, Interior Design, Trust, Newsweek, Statista, Trust (social science), Creativity, Film industry

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 for its high evaluations in customer, investor and employee trust.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 for its high evaluations in customer, investor and employee trust.
  • The Most Trustworthy Companies in America list uses a holistic approach to identify trusted companies that are performing exceptionally well on a national level.
  • Survey participants use social listening to rank companies according to positive, negative or neutral media sentiment.
  • The PPG Logo, We protect and beautify the world is a trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

LambdaTest Launches The Phoenix Project, an Employee Resource Group for Women

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hardware, Other Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Human Resources, Apps, Applications, Professional Services, Women, Other Technology, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Software, Networks, Consumer, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Phoenix Project, Culture, Woman, Calendar, Workplace, Organization, ERG, Female, Communication, Employee resource group, Management

LambdaTest , a leading cloud-based unified testing platform, announced the launch of The Phoenix Project, an Employee Resource Group (ERG) dedicated to supporting and promoting the success of its female employees.

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  • LambdaTest , a leading cloud-based unified testing platform, announced the launch of The Phoenix Project, an Employee Resource Group (ERG) dedicated to supporting and promoting the success of its female employees.
  • “The Phoenix Project is a critical step towards achieving this goal by providing a platform for professional development, networking, and mentorship, especially for our women employees.”
    The Phoenix Project Aims To:
    Offer professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and dedicated time off for women to participate in ERG initiatives.
  • The Phoenix Project will offer a variety of activities throughout the year, including:
    Professional development workshops on topics relevant to women in the workplace.
  • LambdaTest is committed to evaluating the effectiveness of The Phoenix Project and continuously improving its initiatives through feedback from members, leaders, and stakeholders.

JAMS Diversity Fellowship Accepting Applications

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Professional Services, Education, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Legal, Other Education, Continuing, Training, ADR, Knowledge, Marketing, Nursing

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 JAMS Diversity Fellowship Program.

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  • JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 JAMS Diversity Fellowship Program.
  • The Diversity Fellowship Program is a 12-month program designed to offer the full breadth of JAMS’ resources to emerging ADR professionals who have demonstrated resilience and excellence on their path to a career in the field.
  • Now in its third year, the Diversity Fellowship Program is accepting applications from individuals across the country who have a diverse perspective as a result of their adaptability, cultural fluency, resilience and life experience.
  • “We are pleased to expand the JAMS Diversity Fellowship Program to interested applicants nationwide this year.

Morningstar Publishes Fourth Annual Corporate Sustainability Report

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Climate Change, Socially Responsible Investing, Professional Services, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Communications, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Asset Management, Environment, Finance, Sustainability, Carbon, Biophysical environment, International, ESG, Climate, Morningstar, Inc., Sustainability accounting, Task force, Water, Workforce, Workplace, Risk management

Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today published its fourth annual Corporate Sustainability Report , examining the company’s efforts to incorporate sustainability practices and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data across the firm.

Key Points: 
  • Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today published its fourth annual Corporate Sustainability Report , examining the company’s efforts to incorporate sustainability practices and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data across the firm.
  • The Company advanced its environmental impact management program and associated disclosures included in the Corporate Sustainability Report.
  • “Our approach to sustainability strategy and management is guided by Morningstar’s long-standing commitment to transparency,” said Gabriel Presler, head of corporate sustainability at Morningstar.
  • Morningstar’s third annual Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Report discloses data that the International Financial Reporting Standards deems material to the Company’s financial growth.

CIFC’s CLO Initiative for Change Makes Third Donation; Marks Second Donation to TEAK Fellowship

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Consulting, Personal Finance, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Asset Management, Other Professional Services, Fund Raising, Foundation, Finance, CLO, Organization, Partnership, Education, Equity, Mentorship, Life, Student, Black Girl, Cayman, RBC Capital Markets, Management

For this donation, CIFC has partnered with the deal parties of its latest CLO, CIFC Funding 2024-II, including RBC Capital Markets, Appleby (Cayman) Ltd, Allen & Overy LLP, and Milbank LLP, to make a collective contribution of $225,000 to the TEAK Fellowship (“TEAK”).

Key Points: 
  • For this donation, CIFC has partnered with the deal parties of its latest CLO, CIFC Funding 2024-II, including RBC Capital Markets, Appleby (Cayman) Ltd, Allen & Overy LLP, and Milbank LLP, to make a collective contribution of $225,000 to the TEAK Fellowship (“TEAK”).
  • This donation is the second $225,000 financial contribution CIFC’s CLO Initiative for Change has made to TEAK, a free, outcomes-driven academic and career access program for students located in New York City, and builds upon CIFC’s existing partnership with the organization.
  • This workshop, which CIFC will host again this summer, coupled with the CLO Initiative for Change’s second financial contribution to TEAK, will allow TEAK to continue to unlock access to outstanding education and transformative experiences for students.
  • Today’s donation to TEAK is the third donation made on behalf of the program and the second donation to TEAK by the program.