Social impact

Accela Announces Keynote Speakers and Full Program for Virtual Accelarate 2021

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Completely virtual this year, Accelarate will take place from October 4-6, 2021, and registration for the event is free.

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  • Completely virtual this year, Accelarate will take place from October 4-6, 2021, and registration for the event is free.
  • "We're excited to welcome so many of our customers to Accelarate, as this year represents such an important moment in their digital transformations.
  • Beyond keynote and breakout sessions, the Accela Experience Center will welcome attendees to learn and see first-hand from Accela experts.
  • Accelerate, Accela's annual conference and training event, will feature informative and engaging presentations by Accela leadership, technology and industry experts, customers, and guest speakers.

Building the Trade Workforce of the Future: Stanley Black & Decker Launches 5-Year, $25 Million Commitment to Train More Than 3 Million Skilled Trade Workers

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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The program is a critical component of Stanley Black & Decker's corporate social responsibility program that includes a goal to empower 10 million makers by the year 2030.

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  • The program is a critical component of Stanley Black & Decker's corporate social responsibility program that includes a goal to empower 10 million makers by the year 2030.
  • The Impact Challenge is expected to skill and reskill up to 3 million makers over the next five years.
  • Stanley Black & Decker aims to change misconceptions about skilled trade jobs, including the notion that these careers are not financially rewarding.
  • This year Stanley Black & Decker's"Empower Makers"Global Impact Challenge will award up to $5 million in grants to nonprofits supporting trade workforce development initiatives.

Building the Trade Workforce of the Future: Stanley Black & Decker Launches 5-Year, $25 Million Commitment to Train More Than 3 Million Skilled Trade Workers

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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The program is a critical component of Stanley Black & Decker's corporate social responsibility program that includes a goal to empower 10 million makers by the year 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The program is a critical component of Stanley Black & Decker's corporate social responsibility program that includes a goal to empower 10 million makers by the year 2030.
  • The Impact Challenge is expected to skill and reskill up to 3 million makers over the next five years.
  • Stanley Black & Decker aims to change misconceptions about skilled trade jobs, including the notion that these careers are not financially rewarding.
  • This year Stanley Black & Decker's"Empower Makers"Global Impact Challenge will award up to $5 million in grants to nonprofits supporting trade workforce development initiatives.

Mary Kay Inc. Releases 2020-21 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategic Summary Report Highlighting Global Sustainability and Social Impact Goals Through 2030

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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Mary Kay Inc. , a global advocate for corporate social responsibility, today released its sustainability strategy Enriching Lives Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow and its 2020-21 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategic Summary Report.

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  • Mary Kay Inc. , a global advocate for corporate social responsibility, today released its sustainability strategy Enriching Lives Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow and its 2020-21 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategic Summary Report.
  • It builds a picture of what good looks like for Mary Kay, Independent Beauty Consultants, customers andmost importantlythe planet.
  • For nearly 60 years, Mary Kay has strived to enrich womens lives, advance the field of skin health, and create positive community impact around the world.
  • In 2020 and the first half of 2021, Mary Kay continued to build on its legacy of sustainability and advocacy.

Clean Harbors Appoints Marcy Reed to Board of Directors

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Friday, September 10, 2021
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Clean Harbors, Inc. (Clean Harbors) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today announced the appointment of Marcy Reed to the Companys Board of Directors.

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  • Clean Harbors, Inc. (Clean Harbors) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today announced the appointment of Marcy Reed to the Companys Board of Directors.
  • The appointment of Ms. Reed expands the Companys Board from nine to ten members.
  • Ms. Reed was appointed as a Class II director whose term will expire at Clean Harbors 2024 annual meeting of shareholders.
  • Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India.

Take The Plunge With Philippe Cousteau, Jr.'s EarthEcho International And Xylem Watermark And Join The Movement For A Clean Water Future This September

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

In addition, EarthEcho partners and EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassador youth will host water monitoring events, beach cleanups and virtual events to engage communities and connect people to their local bodies of water.

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  • In addition, EarthEcho partners and EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassador youth will host water monitoring events, beach cleanups and virtual events to engage communities and connect people to their local bodies of water.
  • "Water unites every person on the planet," said EarthEcho International founder Philippe Cousteau, Jr.
  • Everyone who takes part in World Water Monitoring Day activities is taking an important step in investing in that future."
  • The EarthEcho Water Challenge is made possible through the generous support of Xylem, a leading global water technology company.

Tripadvisor Foundation Donates $1 Million to Welcome and Feed Thousands of Afghan Refugee Arrivals

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Tripadvisor Foundation has revealed an initial $1 Million grant to support Afghan refugees.

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  • NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Tripadvisor Foundation has revealed an initial $1 Million grant to support Afghan refugees.
  • "The humanitarian crisis that the people of Afghanistan have been and are confronting is heartbreaking" says Stephen Kaufer, Chairman of the Tripadvisor Foundation and CEO of Tripadvisor.
  • Since 2015 , the Tripadvisor Foundation and Tripadvisor have been committed to helping address the displacement crisis.
  • As a travel guidance company available in 43 markets and 22 languages, Tripadvisor makes planning easy no matter the trip type.

Hyperoptic: Technology enabling social housing providers to refocus back to the future

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Monday, September 6, 2021
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LONDON, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperoptic, the hyperfast broadband provider, today launches its new industry whitepaper on " The Future of Social Housing ," which outlines how smart technologies are addressing acute challenges faced by social housing providers and enabling the future success of the sector.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperoptic, the hyperfast broadband provider, today launches its new industry whitepaper on " The Future of Social Housing ," which outlines how smart technologies are addressing acute challenges faced by social housing providers and enabling the future success of the sector.
  • It has been developed in partnership with the Housing Association Charitable Trust (HACT) and draws on a literature review and interviews with fifteen social housing organisations, as well as a survey of 250+ decision-makers at social housing providers, conducted byCensuswide.
  • The whitepaper identifies three ways in which connected technology in homes and communities can create value and address issues in the social housing sector.It starts by drawing upon current challenges faced by social housing providers in light of changes implemented due to the pandemic.
  • James Williams, Head of Social Impact, Housing Association Charitable Trust (HACT): "Our goal is that the research we have co-created with Hyperoptic will help social housing providers identify where connected technology can create value, how, and for whom.

University of La Verne and NEW Community Investments Partner to Launch the Randall Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Impact

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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One of the key visionaries involved in developing the center is Quentin Strode, President, and CEO of NEW Community Investments.

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  • One of the key visionaries involved in developing the center is Quentin Strode, President, and CEO of NEW Community Investments.
  • As a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), the University of La Verne serves a highly diverse student body numbering over 7,000.
  • "At the University of La Verne, we are always looking to the future," said university president Devorah Lieberman.
  • To view the backgrounder document describing the Randall Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Impact please click here:
    Individuals interested in applying for the inaugural class of the new Center can apply by clicking here .

HiDef Inc. Announces Collaboration with Unity and Hires Team of Industry Leaders to Bring Cutting Edge Mobile Games to Market

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HiDef Inc., a new video game company announced earlier this year with interactive entertainment industry veterans Anthony Castoro, Jace Hall, and Rick Fox, and social impact expert Dr. David Washington, today announced an important round of new mobile gaming hires and a collaboration with Unity. HiDef believes in leveling the playing field for creators and innovators of all backgrounds by opening doors to opportunities that traditionally do not have pathways into careers in gaming and technology.

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  • HiDefs flagship title will be featured in the Made with Unity co-marketing program as well as benefit from working alongside Unitys Operate Solutions Gaming Services team.
  • HiDef and Unity share a dedicated conviction around empowering creators all over the world, no matter their background.
  • The first expression of this collaboration can be seen at the upcoming Unity for Humanity 2021 Summit, whereDr.
  • HiDef's new hires exemplify the deep bench of industry veterans curated specifically for their mobile game experience.