Social responsibility

Calix Upgraded to Rating of AA From MSCI Due to Industry-Leading Sustainability Programs and Results

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Environment, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Sustainability, Networks, Internet, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Policy, Wi-Fi, Research, Galley, Social responsibility, AA, Renewable energy

Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announces it has achieved an AA rating from the environmental, social, and governance ratings agency MSCI .

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  • Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announces it has achieved an AA rating from the environmental, social, and governance ratings agency MSCI .
  • As of 2024, Calix has earned a cumulative “Industry-Adjusted” score of 7.3 to achieve an AA rating from MSCI—up from a score of 6.8 and an A rating in 2023.
  • This recognizes Calix as an industry leader in sustainability, a distinction shared by only 18 percent of the approximately 8,500 companies evaluated by MSCI.
  • "Earning an AA rating from MSCI underscores the purpose-driven innovation that informs everything we do at Calix," said Galley.

Empowering Sustainable Living: Earth Day Initiatives Feature Significant Price Drops

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Retail, Utilities, Other Construction & Property, Alternative Energy, Home Goods, Residential Building & Real Estate, Energy, Construction & Property, Discount, Variety, Building Systems, Environment, Sustainability, Specialty, Green Technology, Solar energy, Electricity, NFF, Life, Carbon, Sunlight, IPad, Movement, Earth Day, Social responsibility, IRC, Organization, WWF, Renewable energy

We are excited to unveil substantial price reductions on our flagship solar generators, with major units dropping from $200.

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  • We are excited to unveil substantial price reductions on our flagship solar generators, with major units dropping from $200.
  • For example, the original price of E3000 Pro + 2x SolarSaga 200W is $3999, and the new price after price reduction is $3699.
  • The original price of E2000 Plus + 2x SolarSaga 200W is $3299, and after we adjust the price it is $3099.
  • Join us in celebrating Earth Day by embracing the power of solar energy and taking advantage of our exciting offers.

Fiserv Corporate Social Responsibility Report Highlights Progress on Commitment to Sustainable Business

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Banking, Technology, Electronic Commerce, Professional Services, Personal Finance, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Payments, Security, Other Technology, Software, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Networks, Other Professional Services, Mobile, Wireless, Data Management, Finance, Fintech, Education, Erg, Organization, Clover, System, Ecosystem, Woman, Certification, Climate, CSR, Employee resource group, Entrepreneurship, Female, STEM, Environment, LEED, Sustainability, ESG, Corporate social responsibility, Institution, GHG, Institutional Investor, Financial services, Workforce, Crime, Child, Private sector, Social responsibility, Student, Payment

“At Fiserv we are delivering sustainable programs that create a welcoming environment for our associates and drive positive impacts for our clients, partners and communities,” said Neil Wilcox, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Fiserv.

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  • “At Fiserv we are delivering sustainable programs that create a welcoming environment for our associates and drive positive impacts for our clients, partners and communities,” said Neil Wilcox, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Fiserv.
  • “We continue to move our CSR programming forward, creating value and impact with a commitment to sustainable business, community engagement and philanthropy.”
    Highlights from the 2023 Fiserv Corporate Social Responsibility Report include:
    Fiserv is committed to diverse representation at all levels of the organization.
  • Fiserv partners with Girl Scouts of the USA, funding Cookie Business badges and supporting entrepreneurship programming in councils across the country.
  • In 2023, Institutional Investor recognized the company for its corporate social responsibility efforts, naming Fiserv a top ESG performer in the Payments, Processing and IT Services sector – a first for the company.

ASM Global Acts Joins With Leading Reuse Platform r.World to Eliminate Single-use Plastic Across Venue Portfolio by 2025

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Sports, Sustainability, Environment, Events, Concerts, Motor Sports, Entertainment, Anschutz Entertainment Group, ASM, Food, Movement, Music, Multimedia, Social responsibility, Entertainment center

Protecting the environment is one of the three pillars in the ASM Global Acts platform, which also includes investing in people and strengthening communities.

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  • Protecting the environment is one of the three pillars in the ASM Global Acts platform, which also includes investing in people and strengthening communities.
  • ASM Global Acts plans to roll out r.World’s products in its other venues across the country.
  • “We are pleased to have r.World as a supporter of ASM Global Acts,” said Shaun Beard, ASM Global senior vice president of food and beverage.
  • “We’re thrilled to support ASM Global Acts to bring reuse to their vast network of venues,” said Michael Martin, founder and CEO of r.World.

Hotel Association of NYC Foundation Annual ‘Red Carpet Hospitality Gala’ Lights Up Big Apple

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Entertainment, Philanthropy, General Entertainment, Other Travel, Theatre, Fund Raising, Lodging, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Travel, Diamond, Assembly, Alan Steel, Javits Center, The, New York City Council, UNITE, Aimbridge Hospitality, Tourism, Triumph Hotels, Host, Marriott International, Forbes Travel Guide, The Shubert Organization, Senior, BD Hotels, DOT, Multimedia, Nightlife, Neil Diamond, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Complex, Robin, Social responsibility, Hotel

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240417160620/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240417160620/en/
    The Hotel Association of NYC Foundation, charitable arm of the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC), hosted its annual “Red Carpet Hospitality Gala” at The Intercontinental Barclay in Manhattan on Monday, April 1, recognizing Hyatt Hotels and Resorts U.S. and Canada President Susan Santiago with its Hospitality Award and Robin Hood Foundation’s CEO Richard R. Buery, Jr. with its Humanitarian Award.
  • PICTURED (from left): HANYC President & CEO Vijay Dandapani, Lowes Hotels Executive Chairman Jonathan Tisch, Susan Santiago, Richard Buery, HANYC Foundation Chair Heather Davis, and HANYC Chairman Fred Grapstein.
  • Preferred Sponsors included Aimbridge Hospitality; Hotel and Gaming Trades Council/Local 6 UNITE HERE; and Kasirer.
  • Established in 1878, the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. (HANYC) is one of the oldest professional trade associations in the nation.

FPT Commits to Sustainable Development, Aligning with ESG Standards

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Telecommunications, Human Resources, United Nations, FPT Corporation, HCL, Sustainability, FPT, Corporation, Tata Consultancy Services, VND, Woman, Policy, School, Innovation, GRI, SCSK, United, Social responsibility, Family, ESG, Workforce, Data management, Multimedia, Respect, Student, COVID-19, Management

As part of its ongoing commitment to the highest standards of sustainable development, FPT Corporation (FPT) has published its ESG report and prioritized ESG as a key aspect of its 2024 development strategy.

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  • As part of its ongoing commitment to the highest standards of sustainable development, FPT Corporation (FPT) has published its ESG report and prioritized ESG as a key aspect of its 2024 development strategy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240415745348/en/
    Happy Run race is one of FPT’s social responsibility activities (Photo: Business Wire)
    “In 2023, I described FPT as a joyful sanctuary.
  • I delineated the concept wherein FPT assumed the role of building a happier future for shareholders, customers, and employees.
  • In 2023, FPT donated VND 205.2 billion (approximately $8.2 million) to social responsibility activities, benefiting over 83,753 people in Vietnam.

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. Successfully Completes Real Estate Purchase of Hospitals and Medical Office Buildings From Medical Properties Trust

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Monday, April 15, 2024
General Health, Hospitals, Health, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, St. Joseph's Hospital, Hospital, Health equity, Prime Healthcare Services, St. Francis Medical Center, Medical Properties Trust, Health care, Hand, MPT, Healthgrades, Acquisition, Social responsibility, Bernard Lown, Financial services

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. has completed the purchase of real estate of four facilities that comprise Saint Clare’s Health and St. Francis Medical Center from Medical Properties Trust (MPT) for $350 million.

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  • Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. has completed the purchase of real estate of four facilities that comprise Saint Clare’s Health and St. Francis Medical Center from Medical Properties Trust (MPT) for $350 million.
  • Prime Healthcare is the largest physician-founded and led health system in the nation, recognized for award-winning care and forwarding health equity by transforming hospitals into valued community assets.
  • The real estate purchase options for the four remaining facilities can be exercised by Prime at any time per its discretion with no prepayment penalty.
  • Prime Healthcare Services now either owns and/or has a defined purchase option for all the real estate assets related to its 30 hospital locations.

Global $4.25+ Bn Financial Wellness Program Market to 2029: Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecasts - North America Leads the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Personal Finance, Professional Services, Finance, Well, USD, Corporation, Education, ROI, Health, Communication, Digital, Mental health, Privacy, ESG, Mindfulness, Job satisfaction, Workforce, Social responsibility, Organization, Growth, Overalls, Management

The Financial Wellness Program market has experienced significant growth in recent years as organizations increasingly recognize the importance of supporting their employees' financial well-being.

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  • The Financial Wellness Program market has experienced significant growth in recent years as organizations increasingly recognize the importance of supporting their employees' financial well-being.
  • North America stands as the largest market in the Financial Wellness Program sector, witnessing robust growth and adoption.
  • Employers in North America are increasingly investing in comprehensive financial wellness programs, leveraging advanced technologies and personalized solutions.
  • The well-established corporate landscape, coupled with regulatory support, contributes to North America's leadership in shaping and driving the continued expansion of the Financial Wellness Program market.

Engineering Tomorrow Receives Support From Growing Number of Corporate Partners

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Engineering, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Energy, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Education, Global Infrastructure Partners, School, GE Infrastructure, Transport, Carbon, STEM, Intelligence, Workforce, Tomorrow, Social responsibility, Student, Organization, Management

These contributions follow Engineering Tomorrow’s recent transition from a privately owned and operated foundation into a public charity with support from a growing list of corporate and academic partners.

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  • These contributions follow Engineering Tomorrow’s recent transition from a privately owned and operated foundation into a public charity with support from a growing list of corporate and academic partners.
  • Engineering Tomorrow was founded in 2014 by Bill Woodburn, former CEO of GE Infrastructure and a Founding Partner of Global Infrastructure Partners, to educate students about engineering career paths and meet increasingly urgent talent gaps.
  • I am impressed with how Engineering Tomorrow takes on this responsibility and the achievements I’m seeing as a result.
  • We are pleased to align with Engineering Tomorrow, advancing our corporate social responsibility and actively contributing to the cultivation of engineering talent, particularly within underrepresented communities."

VNET Publishes 2023 Environment, Social and Governance Report

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Friday, April 26, 2024
SHIELD, Report, VNET, Social, Safety, Certification, ISO, MSCI, PUE, ESG, Infrastructure, IDC, Social responsibility, Management, The Company, IT service management

BEIJING, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VNET Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNET) ("VNET" or the "Company"), a leading carrier- and cloud-neutral internet data center services provider in China, today announced that it has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the "2023 ESG Report"), detailing the Company's 2023 endeavors and progress in sustainability, green business practices, ethical governance, digital empowerment, and social responsibility.

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  • BEIJING, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VNET Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNET) ("VNET" or the "Company"), a leading carrier- and cloud-neutral internet data center services provider in China, today announced that it has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the "2023 ESG Report"), detailing the Company's 2023 endeavors and progress in sustainability, green business practices, ethical governance, digital empowerment, and social responsibility.
  • "In 2023, we continued to execute our "SHIELD" (Social, Human, Innovation, Environment, Leadership, Development) sustainability system and achieved various goals across occupational health and safety, information security and customer services.
  • Key highlights from VNET's 2023 ESG Report:
    The Report outlines VNET's next 25-year entrepreneurial mission and goal: bring green direct-current electricity from data centers to millions of households.
  • To view the full 2023 ESG Report, please visit the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.vnet.com/ or access the report at https://www.vnet.com/en/esg.html .