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BMO Helps Women-Owned Businesses Grow the Good with the 2024 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte*, has announced the 2024 launch of its annual BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, an initiative dedicated to helping U.S. women-owned businesses make real financial progress.

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  • CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte*, has announced the 2024 launch of its annual BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, an initiative dedicated to helping U.S. women-owned businesses make real financial progress.
  • "Each year, the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program helps inspire women-led businesses to thrive in their communities and make progress," said Erminia (Ernie) Johannson, Group Head, North American Personal and Business Banking.
  • "By breaking down traditional barriers to funding for women entrepreneurs, the grant program aligns to BMO's Zero Barriers to Inclusion strategy.
  • To learn more about the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, visit www.bmoforwomen.com .

STMicroelectronics Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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"Sustainability is at the heart of our value proposition, driving benefits for our company, customers, and society.

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  • "Sustainability is at the heart of our value proposition, driving benefits for our company, customers, and society.
  • “Together with our partners and empowered employees, we're accelerating sustainable transformation in technology and beyond."
  • It is aligned with Global Reporting Standards (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Boards (SASB), and Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
  • A third party has verified this report.

Saks Launches Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign Featuring Dr. Deepika Chopra

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This May, Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with a multifaceted campaign to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing and to raise funds for the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation. Campaign components include a partnership with celebrated behavioral scientist and founder of Things Are Looking Up®️, Dr. Deepika Chopra, who is widely known as The Optimism Doctor®, as well as fundraising, employee events, and a local grant program to support nonprofit organizations working to provide direct access to mental health care in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This May, Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with a multifaceted campaign to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing and to raise funds for the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation.
  • "This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to use our platform to inspire people everywhere to prioritize their mental wellbeing.
  • "Optimism is not just a mindset; it is a powerful tool for mental health," said Dr. Deepika Chopra.
  • To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, Saks will donate 10% of the purchase price from sales on Saks.com from April 30 to May 7 to support the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation's mental health initiatives, with a maximum donation of $50,000.

Alterra Mountain Company Releases Its 2023 Impact Report

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Today, Alterra Mountain Company released its second annual Forward Stance Impact Report, outlining its ongoing commitment to Social Responsibility.

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  • Today, Alterra Mountain Company released its second annual Forward Stance Impact Report, outlining its ongoing commitment to Social Responsibility.
  • “Our mission at Alterra is to shape the future of mountain adventure, and that is only possible by investing in the people and places who make what we do possible,” said Karen Sanford, Alterra Mountain Company’s Chief Legal and Social Responsibility Officer.
  • As part of this effort, Alterra is piloting cutting-edge carbon reduction technologies at all mountain destinations, including on- and off-road EV fleet updates, building automation systems, and onsite composting.
  • For more information on Forward Stance and its annual impact and progress reports, please visit www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility .

Consolidated Communications Releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a leading fiber provider, today published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .

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  • Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a leading fiber provider, today published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .
  • The report details Consolidated’s ongoing efforts to enhance sustainable and responsible business and operational practices throughout 2023.
  • The 2023 report highlights include:
    $512 million in capital expenditures in 2023 to deliver better broadband services to homes and businesses across rural communities.
  • Employees reported more than 8,700 volunteer hours, and the company awarded 56 Consolidated Cares contributions on behalf of our employees’ volunteering.

Henry Schein Supports The ‘Carry The Load’ Memorial May Campaign For Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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As a national sponsor, Henry Schein is supporting activities being held across the U.S. during May through its businesses and corporate organizations.

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  • As a national sponsor, Henry Schein is supporting activities being held across the U.S. during May through its businesses and corporate organizations.
  • The participating businesses include North American Rescue (NAR), Henry Schein Dental, Henry Schein Medical, and Henry Schein One, joined by Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility program, and Henry Schein’s Veterans Engagement Team (VET) Employee Resource Group.
  • Henry Schein Cares, NAR, Henry Schein Dental, Henry Schein Medical, and Henry Schein One will sponsor the following community events and the Dallas Memorial March:
    “Giving back to the communities we serve is an important part of our Team Schein culture,” said Ron South, Executive Sponsor of Henry Schein’s Veterans Engagement Team, and Chief Financial Officer.
  • The Company is also a DOD SkillBridge authorized organization, providing service members with opportunities to enhance various skills through Henry Schein externships.

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

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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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.

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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.

The Bancorp Ranked as a 2024 Readers’ Choice Top Employer by Equal Opportunity Magazine and Careers & the disABLED Magazine

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK), through its subsidiary, The Bancorp Bank, N.A., today announced it has been named a Readers’ Choice Top Employer for two national career magazines produced by Equal Opportunity Publications: Equal Opportunity Magazine and Careers and the disABLED Magazine.

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  • The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK), through its subsidiary, The Bancorp Bank, N.A., today announced it has been named a Readers’ Choice Top Employer for two national career magazines produced by Equal Opportunity Publications: Equal Opportunity Magazine and Careers and the disABLED Magazine.
  • For the fifth consecutive year, The Bancorp has been recognized by Equal Opportunity Magazine, climbing to No.
  • It also earned recognition as a Top Employer for Careers and the disABLED for the third consecutive year, maintaining its ranking at No.
  • “We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture that extends through our employees, partners, suppliers, and communities.”

Renaissance Earns 2024 Great Place to Work Certification

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, announces its recognition as a 2024 Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute, marking the second year in a row the company has received this honor. The coveted award is solely based on current employees' experiences working at Renaissance. Overall, 87% of employees said Renaissance is a great place to work–30 points higher than the average company.

Key Points: 
  • BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renaissance , a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, announces its recognition as a 2024 Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute, marking the second year in a row the company has received this honor.
  • Overall, 87% of employees said Renaissance is a great place to work–30 points higher than the average company.
  • Great Place to Work® is a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.
  • "We're so pleased that for the second year in a row, Renaissance has been named a Great Place to Work®-certified company," said Kim Mitchell, Chief People Officer at Renaissance.

Optiv's Annual ESG Report Highlights Sustainability, Security, DEI and Community Outreach

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Building community — Spotlighting the purpose-driven spirit of our people, as well as Optiv's community engagement activities and our efforts to inspire and empower the cyber leaders of tomorrow.

Key Points: 
  • Building community — Spotlighting the purpose-driven spirit of our people, as well as Optiv's community engagement activities and our efforts to inspire and empower the cyber leaders of tomorrow.
  • The organization is also focused on the use of diverse suppliers, our employee volunteers and the ways Optiv uplifts underrepresented groups in cyber.
  • From security and sustainability to DEI and charitable actions, we integrate ESG principles into all aspects of our business in a way that is authentic to us," said Optiv CEO Kevin Lynch.
  • "Through the efforts of our teams, Optiv has become a more responsible community partner and employer every year.