Corporate Equality Index

IPG Publishes Ninth Annual ESG Report

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

New York, NY, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced the release of its ninth annual ESG report. The report covers the company’s five strategic priorities: diversity, equity and inclusion, human capital, climate action, responsible media and content, and data ethics and privacy. This is IPG’s third report to combine various reporting frameworks into one comprehensive disclosure, including GRI Standards, SASB Standards, TCFD recommendations, UN Global Compact and UN Sustainable Development Goals. This is also the third year that IPG engaged an external third party to provide limited assurance on certain greenhouse gas (GHG) and employee diversity metrics.

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  • Report Utilizes Multiple Frameworks Including GRI, SASB and TCFD
    New York, NY, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced the release of its ninth annual ESG report.
  • The report covers the company’s five strategic priorities: diversity, equity and inclusion, human capital, climate action, responsible media and content, and data ethics and privacy.
  • You can view and download IPG’s 2023 ESG Report here , including the Report of Independent Accountants which covers certain metrics for the year ended or as of December 31, 2022.
  • Among the highlights in this year’s ESG Report, IPG notes achievement of its near-term science-based target to reduce Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 50%, ahead of the company’s 2030 goal, and significant progress toward its goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30%.

Customer Confidence, Trust in UKG Solutions Drive Strong Results for First-Quarter Fiscal 2024

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Friday, March 8, 2024

UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today provided a business update for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, ending December 31, 2023.

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  • UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today provided a business update for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, ending December 31, 2023.
  • “The first quarter was a celebration of our customers’ loyalty and ingenuity,” said Chris Todd, CEO at UKG.
  • “The momentum of customer migrations to modern UKG solutions continued, especially among our largest customers, and customer retention across the board continues to be strong.
  • These factors, along with a particularly strong quarter for both public sector and retail sales, combined to help surpass expectations for new contracts won by UKG.

Oshkosh Corporation Recognized as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for Ninth Consecutive Year

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304243838/en/
    Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies®.
  • “We are honored to be recognized for operating our business responsibly, sustainably and ethically,” said Ignacio A. Cortina, executive vice president and chief legal officer for Oshkosh Corporation.
  • I’m truly proud of our 17,000 team members who make this recognition possible.”
    “It’s always inspiring to recognize the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
  • To learn more about Oshkosh Corporation and its commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance please visit Oshkoshcorp.com .

Lenovo Group: Third Quarter Results 2023/24

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

To further build its unique position in the AI-era, Lenovo is continuing its investment commitments in innovation.

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  • To further build its unique position in the AI-era, Lenovo is continuing its investment commitments in innovation.
  • IDG delivered a strong quarter with revenue resuming growth thanks to a clear strategy, consistent investment in innovation, and operational excellence.
  • Lenovo has a unique opportunity to develop a fully unified AI experience that spans users’ digital ecosystems, including PC, tablets, and smartphones.
  • Lenovo has been recognized for several ESG achievements over the past quarter, including:
    Maintaining the highest possible score in the annual MSCI ESG ratings with a AAA rating.

CGI U.S. earns perfect score for the third year in a row in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index is the nation's foremost benchmarking tool measuring corporate policies, practices and benefits related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) workplace inclusion.

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  • The HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index is the nation's foremost benchmarking tool measuring corporate policies, practices and benefits related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) workplace inclusion.
  • "Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging," said Tim Hurlebaus, President of CGI's U.S. Commercial and State Government operations.
  • "CGI continues to invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and champions equality.
  • Launched in 2002, the HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index has become a roadmap for equality in the workplace.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EARNS TOP SCORE IN HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION'S 2023-2024 CORPORATE EQUALITY INDEX FOR NINTH YEAR

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is proud to announce its score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is proud to announce its score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • It's the airline's ninth consecutive year to earn a top score on the CEI—underscoring the Company's dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.
  • Southwest Airlines® joins 545 major U.S. businesses that earned top marks this year.
  • "For over two decades, businesses have played an important role in furthering LGBTQ+ equality by centering employee needs and voices around workplace inclusion.

Beam Suntory Announces Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced the company’s 2023 full year results, with net sales up 7% year on year and operating income up 13% versus 2022.

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  • Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced the company’s 2023 full year results, with net sales up 7% year on year and operating income up 13% versus 2022.
  • The company continued to drive growth across key brands including Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, and experienced strong demand for its award-winning Japanese whisky portfolio as the House of Suntory celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023 with special limited-edition offerings.
  • “We are pleased with the results we delivered last year as our portfolio of brands – rooted in quality and craftsmanship – and our geographic diversity continued to benefit our business,” said Greg Hughes, President & CEO at Beam Suntory.
  • Beam Suntory remains focused on its premiumization strategy as it works toward its ambition to be the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company.

Forbes Ranks The Hanover Among America's Best Employers

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

WORCESTER, Mass., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) today announced it has been named one of "America's Best Mid-Size Employers" for 2024 by Forbes magazine. This is the ninth consecutive year the company has received this recognition.

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  • WORCESTER, Mass., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. ( NYSE: THG) today announced it has been named one of "America's Best Mid-Size Employers" for 2024 by Forbes magazine.
  • America's Best Midsize Employers 2024 were selected based on an independent survey of over 170,000 U.S. employees from all industry sectors working for companies employing at least 1,000 people.
  • The Hanover offers a work environment that fosters collaboration and provides career development opportunities for employees to meet their full potential.
  • To find out more about employment opportunities at The Hanover, please visit www.hanover.com/careers .

Parsons Reports Record Results Since IPO for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Critical Infrastructure adjusted EBITDA including noncontrolling interests for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $22 million, or 14%, to $175 million.
  • Cash flow from operating activities: Fourth quarter 2023: $190 million compared to $89 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • After the fourth quarter of 2023 ended, the company won two additional $100 million contracts.
  • During the quarter, Parsons received two different awards for being a top employer for diversity and military veterans.

Veteran legal industry diversity leader Ramla Farzad joins Nixon Peabody

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its continued commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the legal profession, Nixon Peabody LLP has hired Ramla Farzad to lead the global law firm's DEI initiatives.

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  • In its continued commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the legal profession, Nixon Peabody LLP has hired Ramla Farzad to lead the global law firm's DEI initiatives.
  • BOSTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its continued commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the legal profession, Nixon Peabody LLP has hired Ramla Farzad to lead the global law firm's DEI initiatives.
  • Ramla joins Nixon Peabody as senior director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with a wealth of DEI experience in the legal industry, including serving as a diversity director for several multinational law firms and as a consultant advising law firms on talent management practices.
  • Representative of the firm's ongoing commitment to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal profession, Nixon Peabody has earned Mansfield Rule Certification Plus recognition from legal industry incubator Diversity Lab for six consecutive years.