Supplier diversity

ADM Names Commonwealth Warehouse Inc. as a 2023 Supplier Award Winner

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Commonwealth Warehouse Inc., has been named a 2023 Supplier Award winner by ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in sustainability sourced solutions from nature.

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  • Commonwealth Warehouse Inc., has been named a 2023 Supplier Award winner by ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in sustainability sourced solutions from nature.
  • ADM honored seven companies based on superior performance and the ability to deliver exceptional value to ADM and its customers.
  • We are very excited to announce Commonwealth Warehouse Inc. as a recipient this year.”
    The award criteria was based on both hard and soft data points from the supplier scorecard process, as well as direct feedback from ADM stakeholders.
  • Commonwealth Warehouse Inc. received the Value in Excellence award this year.

California American Water Celebrates Spending More Than 50% of Procurement Budget With Diverse Businesses

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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California American Water is proud to announce the release of its annual Supplier Diversity Report, "Celebrating the Beauty of Diversity," to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

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  • California American Water is proud to announce the release of its annual Supplier Diversity Report, "Celebrating the Beauty of Diversity," to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • “We are thrilled to share another outstanding year for Supplier Diversity at California American Water,” said Kevin Tilden, President of California American Water.
  • Thanks to the dedication of the company's leadership, supplier diversity team, and employees, California American Water achieved a $68.7 million spend with diverse businesses.
  • “Supplier diversity is not just a principle – it's woven into the fabric of California American Water,” said Mary Lou Ruiz, Supplier Diversity Manager at California American Water.

IFF Named Top Company in the U.S. for Gender Equality in 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health—has been named the top American Company for gender equality and tenth globally by Equileap, a leading organization providing data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector.

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  • IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health—has been named the top American Company for gender equality and tenth globally by Equileap, a leading organization providing data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector.
  • In its seventh annual Gender Equality Global Report & Ranking, Equileap provides a status update on gender equality in the corporate world, evaluating 19 different criteria that range from the gender pay gap and female representation at all corporate levels to parental leave and anti-sexual harassment policies.
  • “This progress belongs to all of us who have imagined a more inclusive future and acted on that inspiration.
  • “In 2024, we will continue our partnership with EDGE—which has been instrumental in our efforts over the years—to advance equity at IFF.

The Allen Lewis Agency Named Ally Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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DETROIT, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ally Financial has recognized The Allen Lewis Agency, a full-service marketing and communications agency, as its Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for 2024. The award was given at the Ally 4th annual Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Symposium, on Feb. 29 in Charlotte, N.C. In 2023, TALA led media outreach and marketing efforts for the fifth anniversary of Moguls in the Making, Ally's HBCU entrepreneurial pitch competition. It also introduced the brand to new opportunities such as the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), where Ally led a panel on financial education for filmmakers, and leveraged professional connections and years of experience in multicultural marketing to amplify Ally's partnership with UnitedMasters.

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  • The Allen Lewis Agency has been named the 2024 Ally Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for their multi-cultural work and impact in the community.
  • DETROIT, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ally Financial has recognized The Allen Lewis Agency, a full-service marketing and communications agency, as its Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for 2024.
  • The award was given at the Ally 4th annual Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Symposium, on Feb. 29 in Charlotte, N.C.
  • "We are honored to work with Ally and its incredible team members," said Jocelyn (Allen) Coley, co-founder and CEO of TALA.

ICIC Launches "What’s Your Why?" Campaign to Celebrate 30 Years of Impactful Economic Empowerment in Under-Resourced Communities

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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campaign, commemorating ICIC’s three decades of fostering economic growth and opportunity in underserved communities through groundbreaking research and programs.

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  • campaign, commemorating ICIC’s three decades of fostering economic growth and opportunity in underserved communities through groundbreaking research and programs.
  • The campaign aims to showcase the varied and impactful stories from program participants, funders, nominators, and staff, underscoring the significant contributions to job creation, income, and wealth generation for local residents.
  • Understanding what drives their passion fuels our mission and shapes our future," stated Steve Grossman, CEO of ICIC.
  • "Their stories and dedication remind us of the powerful network we've created together, a network that continues to champion economic empowerment and transformative opportunities.

Interpublic Group Receives Numerous ESG Accolades

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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New York, NY, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced that the company received several honors that recognize its initiatives and transparency around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts this year. The honors include IPG’s fourth year on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (North America), 14th year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, third year on Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies, recognition on “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability Equality Index, and inclusion on USA Today’s inaugural list of America’s Climate Leaders 2023. IPG’s Sustainalytics rating also improved to “negligible risk,” the lowest risk rating, with a score that ranked first among advertising peers and fourth among media peers.

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  • “We are proud to be recognized for our ESG initiatives and disclosures, and we’ll continue to work toward our business-driven ESG goals in the year ahead,” she continued.
  • The index is the widely recognized standard for providing information to investors and other stakeholders on corporate ESG information.
  • The organization scores companies’ ESG risks based on its industry-leading ESG Risk Ratings which cover more than 15,000 companies across 42 industries.
  • IPG plans to release its 2023 ESG Report in coming months, and historical reports can be found on the company’s website .

Avista posts updated Corporate Responsibility report

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Avista (NYSE: AVA) published its latest Corporate Responsibility report and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) information on its corporate website, avistacorp.com. The content reports on Avista’s operations and includes commitments in four areas: environment, people, customers and communities, and ethical governance.

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  • SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Avista (NYSE: AVA) published its latest Corporate Responsibility report and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) information on its corporate website, avistacorp.com .
  • The latest report includes progress updates regarding Avista’s aspirational goals for clean energy, for workplace Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, for an aspirational goal related to Supplier Diversity, and the publication of Avista’s current Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 2022 Employer Information Report EEO-1 Consolidated Report.
  • “Avista’s updated Corporate Responsibility report showcases recent examples and the latest data that demonstrates our company’s longstanding commitment to corporate responsibility.
  • Avista’s Corporate Responsibility report and ESG disclosures can be found here and at avistacorp.com.

Coherent Issues Its ESG Report 2023 and Sets a Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target of FY2040

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today published its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 and announced that it has set a net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target of FY2040.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today published its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 and announced that it has set a net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target of FY2040.
  • The ESG Report 2023 is available on the Coherent website at this link .
  • “By establishing a net-zero target for Coherent, we reached a significant new ESG milestone,” said Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr., Chair and CEO.
  • As stated in the report, Coherent considers that all its employees and entire supply chain contribute to the company’s ESG performance.

ARC ANGEL COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES ITS CERTIFICATION AS A DISABILITY OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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MELROSE, Mass., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arc Angel Communications is pleased to announce it is now a certified disability-owned business enterprise, as part of Disability:IN's Supplier Diversity program.

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  • Arc Angel Communications provides Public Relations and disability consulting services for corporations, government agencies, and institutional organizations.
  • Arc Angel Communications is a duly established Limited Liability Corporation and its corporate headquarters are located just outside of Boston in Melrose.
  • A disability-owned business enterprise is a for profit business that is at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by a person with a disability.
  • "Having the opportunity to now serve the business community with disability inclusion services is a great opportunity and obtaining this DOBE certification from Disability:IN demonstrates to organizations that Arc Angel Communications is ready, willing, and ABLE to work with them," said David D'Arcangelo President & CEO of Arc Angel Communications.

Avangrid’s Expanded Supplier Diversity Program Opens Doors to Innovation

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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While this goal has not changed, several bonus benefits are emerging—including that the program has become a pathway to creativity and innovation.

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  • While this goal has not changed, several bonus benefits are emerging—including that the program has become a pathway to creativity and innovation.
  • “Small and diverse businesses are agile and can bring fresh ideas, innovation and more flexibility as a business partner.
  • Avangrid’s Director of Sustainability & Supplier Diversity, Dominick Manno, met McNDT Vice President Amanda Young and asked to learn more about her business.
  • “Our Supplier Diversity Program not only supports diverse businesses, but it also allows us to invest in the communities where we live, work and serve,” said Manno.