American Express Releases 2020-2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report With New Long-term Goals

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 10:00

American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the release of its 2020-2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which includes a new roadmap for the company’s ESG strategy focused on three core pillars: Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I); Building Financial Confidence; and Advancing Climate Solutions.

The Home Depot Commits $10 Million to Venture Capital Focused on Diversity and Innovation

Tue, 09/28/2021 - 13:00

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, will invest $10 million in venture capital funds that promote diversity, technology and entrepreneurship: the Base10 Partners Advancement Initiative, L’ATTITUDE VENTURES and Plexo Capital.

Finalists Named for Key4women and SCORE Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:00

Key4Women and SCORE Cleveland announced 10 finalists have been selected to compete in a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses (WOBs) located in Northeast Ohio.

Quest Diagnostics Named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for Fourth Consecutive Year

Wed, 07/14/2021 - 10:00

Quest Diagnostic, the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced it has been named to the 2021 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

WSP USA's Deborah Brown Wins ARTBA's Ethel S. Birchland Award

Tue, 09/28/2021 - 12:05

Honoring her leadership advocating for women in transportation, Deborah Brown, VP & national dir of alternative delivery at WSP, received the Ethel S. Birchland Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.

Alba Vivar Talks About Her Heritage and Giving Back to the Community

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 11:45

P&G Presents: 8:46 Films

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 16:00

Tribeca Film Festival, SATURDAY MORNING, and P&G have joined forces to produce, finance, and promote films that are 8 minutes and 46 seconds in length in the hopes of turning a time associated with hate into a genuine reason for hope.

Understanding Stakeholder Value

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 09:15

In reaction to the prevailing shareholder value logic – and especially the idea that companies have a legal, fiduciary duty to place their needs above all others – the concept and practice of stakeholder value emerged in 1984. This article looks at its evolution over the ensuing decades.

Oportun Extends a $2 Million Low-Interest Loan to Help Other Community Development Financial Institutions Advance Financial Inclusion

Fri, 09/24/2021 - 10:45

Oportun Financial Corporation announced it is extending a $2 million low-interest loan to the Opportunity Finance Network, used to make loans to other Community Development Financial Institutions serving low- and moderate-income communities.

Arrow Electronics Expands Resources for the Disabled Community Through No Barriers Summit Sponsorship

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 15:10

Arrow Electronics sponsored the 2021 No Barriers Summit, a celebration of accessibility, inclusion and empowerment, held virtually and in-person Aug. 28-30 in Keystone, Colo