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Motivated and healthy employees are the key to business success. At the same time, a study shows that 81% of employees feel at risk of burnout (Mercer, Global Talent trend...
American Express released its 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Report highlighting the company’s progress in promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all colleagues. The report also includes...
Veris Wealth Partners, an independent, woman-led, B Corp certified impact wealth management firm, has announced that Sheryl Kucer, CFP™ has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Managing approximately $2...
In 2021, there were still no Latinos on the boards of more than two-thirds of Fortune 1000 companies. More than two-thirds of Fortune companies do not have a Latino director...
Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced today it has received the following awards reflecting its continued industry-leading commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices: Vornado continues to lead the industry...
Bank of America announced the issuance of its third Equality Progress Sustainability Bond (EPSB) for $2 billion. The use of proceeds from the bond offering is designed to advance racial...
PepsiCo, Inc. published its most recent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Report, illustrating actions centered on equity and building a strong culture of inclusion that has enabled important progress on gender...
Bank of Nevis International Ltd. (BONI), a leading provider of holistic wealth management, portfolio management, and fintech services for clients from around the world, sponsored the Powerlist Black Excellence Awards...
Fercho has served as the company’s head of Home Lending since 2020 Wells Fargo announced that Kristy Fercho, head of Wells Fargo Home Lending, has been named the company’s new...
Wealth Opportunities Restored Through Homeownership (WORTH) grant will help approximately 5,000 homebuyers A new effort to help more people of color in New York City become homeowners is launching today with the support...
The Progresando Initiative empowers Hispanic and Latino Adults to achieve economic and social mobility through high-impact careers Less than 6% of nurses are Hispanic or Latino, which is disproportionate to...
Paving the way for gender equity in the Greater Philadelphia area American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced its designation as a Champion of...
“Building Better Futures” program to support HBCU students through grant funding as they transition to careers and bolster UNCF’s K-12 Initiative to help students prepare for college American Express announced...
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will provide grants to disadvantaged communities to deploy low or zero-emissions projects Fund was established by the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act Capital will...
Walmart’s Chief People Officer, Donna Morris, released the following statement on the report: Our business is focused on meeting the changing needs of our customers, members and associates, yet our...
Wealth Opportunities Restored Through Homeownership (WORTH) grant will help approximately 5,000 homebuyers of color Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, local and State elected officials joined LISC Virginia and the RVA WORTH Homeownership Collaborative...
Ipsos announces Lauren Demar appointed as Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of ESG. Lauren joined Ipsos in July 2002 and has worked across our business over the last two...
Standard arranges largest African sustainability linked deal Grit’s debt refinancing targets include gender equality Grit Real Estate Income Group Ltd. is raising as much as $306 million in a sustainability linked...
This funding will enable the new Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan’s Wonderland to implement a Practice Without Pressure program and an Employment Support Center for individuals with disabilities UnitedHealthcare Community Plan...
Program Recognizes Founder of Urban Alliance in its 25th Anniversary Year In a partnership with the Urban Alliance and the Smithsonian Institution, Bank of America is providing $800,000 to form...
Multi-year strategy involves all parts of the firm and commits to creating positive and sustainable economic and social benefits for Indigenous Peoples Plan was developed in consultation with Indigenous stakeholders...
JPMorgan Chase announced five organizations will receive philanthropic commitments of $3 million each to scale innovative climate resilient affordable housing models. This work is part of the firm’s $400 million five-year...
McKinsey released the following statement: In June 2020, following the murder of George Floyd and the dynamics it sparked across the US, McKinsey announced our 10 Actions, our public commitment towards...
MetLife Foundation and Rise Against Hunger announced that their ongoing partnership has reached its one-millionth meal milestone. In 2014, the organizations joined forces on this shared goal to help end...
In addition to providing capital, the new Amazon Catalytic Capital initiative will also offer mentorship and business opportunities to startups led by Black, Latino, Indigenous, women, and LGBTQIA+ founders Initial...
Bank of America announced an additional $100 million in low-cost deposits to minority depository institutions (MDIs), which will facilitate lending, housing, neighborhood revitalization and other banking services in minority and...
The New Community Transformation Fund-Denver (NCTF-Denver), a Colorado-based black-owned and black woman-led high-touch venture capital firm funded by innovative public-private partnerships, announced the fund’s first close with $10.6 million in...
Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced the continued expansion of its pioneering ESG Ratings & Advisory Services with the launch of a new diversity, equity, equality and...
The Farnborough International Air Show, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense tradeshows, returned to England for the first time in four years this summer, providing aeronautics enthusiasts and...
New financial platform designed to scale emerging BIPOC-owned companies names noted Latinx leader Nathalie Molina Niño to C-Suite Known Holdings, a new financial platform designed to power the growth of the BIPOC-owned (Black, Indigenous...
Citigroup Inc introduced new diversity goals for gender, race and sexual orientation in its workforce for 2025, the bank said in a statement Tuesday. The company aims to boost global...
The first LGBTQ+ wellness and behavioral health app to launch Q1 2023 You:Flourish, the first wellness and behavioral health smartphone application designed specifically for the needs of the LGBTQ+ community,...
Three fundamental pillars: focus on people, operate sustainably and strengthen communities Assessments will be conducted by third party with recognized expertise Home Depot’s workforce is consistently more ethnically diverse than...
Assessment will focus on bank’s efforts to serve diverse communities and promote a diverse workforce To be conducted by Covington & Burling LLP “Critical next step in reinforcing our commitment...
Exchange partnered with Syndio, an HR analytics platform Companies can analyze and resolve pay, performance gaps The New York Stock Exchange is adding tools for its publicly listed companies to track how...
LISC to lead Harris County Homeownership Collaborative and new initiative to create 5,000 homeowners of color by 2025. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and local elected officials joined LISC Houston and the Harris County Homeownership Collaborative,...
Dow leaders receive global acknowledgment for supporting women in business and driving change for gender diversity and equity in the workplace. Dow ( NYSE: DOW) announced that four of its leaders have...
Image: Delta 767-400ER. Source: Delta Air Lines The carrier has increased its representation of women and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups over the past year. Greatest acceleration seen among women...
Image source: Emerge Canada Emerge is Canada’s first and only women-owned investment firm. “Practical and real-world approach to sustainability.” Also launching EMPWR program to encourage more women to be investment...
In light of the upcoming 2022 presidential election in Brazil, more than 90 companies and organizations—employing over 435,000 people in Brazil—signed an open letter yesterday urging Brazil’s presidential candidates to recognize and commit to...
New Special Purpose Credit Program offers down payment grants for SBA 504 and 7(a) commercial real estate loans for women and minority business owners in Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas and...
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. announced that Alethia Jackson has been named senior vice president, ESG and chief DEI officer for the U.S. Jackson most recently served as vice president, federal...
Zero down payment, zero closing cost mortgage advances efforts to broaden access to homeownership and adds to its existing $15 billion Community Homeownership Commitment Bank of America announced a new...
$750 million bond offers minority-owned brokerages lead underwriting opportunity Toyota Financial Services (TFS) reinforced its dedication to integrating Diversity & Inclusion in all areas of its business through the issuance of...
RespectAbility announced their new Children’s Content Lab for Disabled TV Creators, to provide education and training for disabled writers, animators, and creative executives interested in preschool and children’s television. Supported...
American Water, the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that Melanie Kennedy, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, was recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a...
These trailblazing leaders from across the US are helping speed the transition to a green economy Apple has introduced its second Impact Accelerator class — a cohort of 16 Black-,...
Reinsurance Group of America, a leading global life and health reinsurer, announced the launch of its inaugural ESG report. The report from RGA reflects the company’s long-standing and growing commitment...
Denominator announces a new partnership with FINBOURNE Technology, a SaaS investment data management provider. The partnership aims to closely support the global Buy Side, as it responds to increasing demands for...
Since announcing American Express’ $10 million commitment to support Black-owned small businesses through the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB), the program has helped small businesses meet critical needs and invest...
American Airlines Flight Operated by an All-Black Female Crew in Honor of Bessie Coleman American Airlines hosted the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars tour to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Black...
American will provide $750,000 as a resource grant and $250,000 for scholarships to OBAP’s Luke Weathers Flight Academy An additional $250,000 per year over the next two years will be...
Wells Fargo announced the issuance of its second Inclusive Communities and Climate Bond, a $2 billion bond that will finance projects and programs supporting housing affordability, economic opportunity, renewable energy,...
Medical students from the four HBCU medical schools to complete clinical rotations with NFL club medical staffs this season Program aims to diversify the pipeline in sports medicine, within NFL...
PPG announced that Michael H. McGarry, PPG chairman and CEO, has signed the CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion as part of Disability:IN’s global CEOs Are IN campaign. In the letter, CEOs call...
The Home Depot joins the Billion Dollar Roundtable Inc. (BDR), a nonprofit organization that promotes supplier diversity excellence and best practices. The BDR consists of U.S.-based corporations that spend $1 billion...
First-ever report by the company highlights continued progress in initiatives that foster more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces United States Steel Corporation has published its first-ever Diversity, Equity & Inclusion...
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women for the fourth consecutive year....
Delta is one of Forbes’ Best Workplaces for Women in the U.S. for a second year in a row, with employees giving top marks to the airline’s working conditions, benefits...
For the last two and a half years, small businesses have been dealing with the ongoing impact of the pandemic and the economic repercussions that resulted. Small businesses owned by...
The “Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Market to Reach US$15.4 Billion by 2026 The global market for...
Rose Lee Joins More Than 2,000 Other CEOs in Pledge to Advance Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Cornerstone Building Brands, the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North...
Known Holdings, a new financial platform designed to power the growth of the BIPOC-owned (Black, Indigenous and people of color) economy, has appointed finance and ESG advocate Jim Casselberry as...
Wells Fargo & Company announced that it is reinstating its diverse candidate slate guidelines following a pause that started in June. Over the past six weeks, the company completed a...
Chris Fikry, M.D., Clario CEO, signs pledge to drive measurable action through collaboration with other business leaders on DEI strategies Dr. Fikry joins 2,300 other CEOs in charge to cultivate...
IFF announced that Deborah Borg will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity & Inclusion Officer, effective August 29, 2022. Peter Sommers—currently Interim Chief Human...
For the seventh year in a row, Delta scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index, ranking it as one of the nation’s “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The...
For the second consecutive year, Discover is recognized as a 2022 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion and has earned a 100 percent score on the Disability Equality Index....
Fifth Third Bank, National Association, announced it earned a 100 out of 100 score in its third year of completing the Disability Equality Index. The index is a benchmarking tool that...
American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that it has been recognized as a top-scoring company, for the fourth consecutive year, on the Disability Equality...
MetLife, Inc. announced that it has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), making the company a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the sixth year...
Comcast NBCUniversal is honored to be named one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” after receiving a top score of 100 on the annual Disability Equality Index (DEI) for...
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today was recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the fourth consecutive year. BD...
Rite-Aid Provides Progress Updates and Standards for Environmental Responsibility, DEI, Community Impact and More Rite Aid published its fourth annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing the company’s strategy and progress...
In the past year, we’ve seen that candidates who accepted remote job offers were more often underrepresented people. Since 2019, we’ve doubled the number of women in our global workforce...
Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, has appointed Dr. Alicia Williams as Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), effective today. Dr. Williams joins Saks with more than 15 years...
As a continuation of the company’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), as well as family health and wellness, Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today it is strengthening its support...
Surgical Notes, a nationwide provider of billing services and solutions for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and surgical hospital markets, announces it is continuing its partnership with CareerSpring, a networking...
American Express Chief Colleague Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Talent Officer Sonia Cargan has been named among the most influential leaders in the DE&I space by The HR Digest in their July...
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced it has been recognized as a “3+” Company by 50/50 Women on Boards, the leading global education and advocacy campaign driving gender balance...
New Gold-Level Sponsorship Highlights Company’s Commitment to Progress and Inclusion Supplyframe today announced that it is a Gold-level sponsor of Women in Electronics, a community of progressive women leaders at all stages...
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation works to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people. While The Home Depot has partnered with the HRC Foundation in the...
By Eunice Bridges It was a poignant question: What would you have done differently to help your LGBTQ+ child? The answer came with tears. “The one thing I would change is...
Company Releases Annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report Focus Continues on Furthering Economic Prosperity, Promoting the Integrity of Global Money Movement and Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) The Western Union...
Capital Impact Partners, LIIF, Raza Development Fund and Reinvestment Fund lead new initiative to increase racial equity in real estate development The roughly $175 billion U.S. housing development market is...
Growing Number of Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (“OCIO”) Firms Adopt Data Aggregation Technology, Impact Scores, and Benchmarking Metrics Developed by Lenox Park Solutions as Standard Tools to Measure Diversity, Equity...
New benefits include surgery support and LGBTQ+-specific provider search assistance In an effort to more fully support LGBTQ+ associates, H&R Block, has added to and enhanced its robust associate health and wellbeing...
Survey of HR Leaders by Equilar and the HR Policy Association Reveals that Most Companies Set Internal Diversity Target Percentages in the Workforce A push to increase diversity in management,...
ICMM sets out an ambitious strategy that prioritises ambitious collective action by a third of the mining and metals industry on environmental resilience, social performance, governance and transparency, and innovation...
Commitment from Equitable’s General Account to support affordable housing and help advance economic mobility in underserved communities Equitable, a leading financial services company and principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, has made...
Clients representing nearly half (47%) of index equity assets globally are now eligible for BlackRock Voting Choice Clients representing 25% ($530 billion) of eligible index equity assets ($2.3 trillion) have...
Verizon celebrates 10 years of Verizon Innovative Learning and $1 billion in contributions to support digital equity and inclusion, working with nonprofit partners to help students and teachers develop digital...
To: All U.S.-based associatesFrom: Ben Hasan, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer; Donna Morris, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer Belonging: It’s a basic...
Ballard Power Systems announced the publication of its third annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. Built around Ballard’s purpose of Here for LifeTM, the report highlights the company’s 2021...
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced Sands Cares funding of just over $142,000 for The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada, extending the company’s partnership with Southern Nevada’s leading nonprofit organization serving the LGBTQ+ community. The...
BlackRock, Inc. and UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to cooperate in promoting the growth of...
Arconic has published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report, which can be downloaded from the ESG page of the company’s website, underscores the Company’s commitment to protect...
The Hershey Company shared its 2021 ESG (environmental, social and governance) Report, highlighting the company’s goals and progress across its priority ESG areas including cocoa sustainability, environmental sustainability, responsible sourcing...
The PVH Foundation will invest $10 million USD to create opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities As part of the PVH Corp. I&D Commitments launched in 2021, PVH, through The PVH Foundation,...
S&P Global Market Intelligence announced that six colleagues have been recognized on the 2022 Empower Role Model lists: 100 Executives Role Model List, 100 Future Leaders Role Model List and 50 Advocates Role Model List, INvolve’s...
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