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A health worker prepares a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a Khanapara State Dispensary in Guwahati on April 29, 2021. © UNICEF/Biju BORO

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The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $250,000 to Support UNICEF COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

May 27, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $250,000 grant to the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in support of its efforts to end the pandemic through equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution and other support for the world’s most vulnerable populations.

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The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $250,000 to Support UNICEF COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

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Planet Water Foundation and The Starbucks Foundation Extend Partnership to Deliver Clean Water Access to Communities Across Eight Countries

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BCtA at 10: Inclusivity for All in an Ambitious New Call to Action

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:15

A decade ago, Business Call to Action (BCtA) was launched with just 18 companies at the helm. During our inauguration, then-prime minister of the UK Gordon Brown said: “Business Call to Action is a landmark opportunity for global business leaders to come together to develop new and innovative ways to spread growth, prosperity and opportunity across the world.”

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Video: Essity's Approach to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Wed, 01/30/2019 - 08:30

At Essity we believe that the work aimed at fulfilling the SDGs will make the world a little better at the same time as they create good business opportunities for companies around the world. Not least in the fields of health, hygiene and sanitation, where we have outstanding expertise. We at Essity are determined to do what we can to contribute to achieving the 17 SDGs.

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American Express Backs the Community of Puerto Rico

Fri, 01/18/2019 - 11:30

The company is proud to back global brand ambassador, Lin-Manuel Miranda, as he reprises his role of Alexander Hamilton in a special, limited-run of the award-winning musical Hamilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico, all in support of the arts. Lin-Manuel has committed to donating proceeds from the production and its partnerships to the Flamboyan Arts Fund, in partnership with the Flamboyan Foundation.

Corporate Responsibility

Faces of GSK's Pro Bono Efforts

Thu, 01/10/2019 - 09:20

As the Vice President and Director of Scientific and Public Health for GSK’s Vaccines practice, Dr. Len Friedland has a very rewarding job, but his sense of purpose extends beyond his day job to support people in poor health as well as those with limited access to quality healthcare, as a volunteer. “Helping patients feel better and live longer aren’t just words to me—they’re part of who I am. The way I see it, having great science at the company is fantastic, but it means nothing unless we make sure this science benefits the right people,” said Len.

Health & Healthcare

Educating 5 Million Rural Bangladeshi Children on Health, Hygiene and Safe Drinking Water

Mon, 01/07/2019 - 10:20

Consumer goods giant Unilever Bangladesh has joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to educate an additional 5 million rural children on handwashing and tooth-brushing, ensure access to safe drinking water for over 1 million people, and ensure above minimum wage employment for thousands by 2021.

Corporate Responsibility

Expert Interview With Hope Herron, Resilient Infrastructure Expert

Mon, 01/07/2019 - 08:00

Hope Herron has been an environmental specialist and climate resilience expert with Tetra Tech for more than 10 years. She develops strategic, sustainable, resilient, and socio-economic solutions to global development challenges. Hope uses her knowledge to improve livelihoods, mitigate climate change impacts, and increase transparency for sustainable supply chains—from creating climate change assessment tools in the Caribbean to incorporating environmental considerations into road and bridge design in South Sudan.

Philanthropy

Partners In Preservation: Main Streets Awards $2 Million in Preservation Grants to Sites Reflecting America’s Diverse History

Tue, 10/30/2018 - 14:30

Today, American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Main Street America announced the winners of the 2018 Partners in Preservation: Main Streets campaign. The 11 winning historic sites will receive a total of $1.6 million in grants to fund their respective preservation projects. At the outset of the campaign, an additional $400,000 was allocated to the 20 Main Street communities that participated in the program to increase public awareness of the importance of these historic places and build grassroots support for the participating Main Street districts.

Corporate Responsibility

El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Sponsors Free Health Care for Community

Thu, 12/20/2018 - 07:15

Minera El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan company, financed the services of Fundación Acrux in the Antofogasta Region of Chile where the El Abra operations are located.

The Fundación Acrux is a non-profit organization of volunteer medical specialists who provide medical services to patients from the most remote places in Chile.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Mars’ New Sustainable in a Generation Report – Our Progress to Date for the Thriving People Pillar

Mon, 10/08/2018 - 09:00

A range of issues continue to face our global community—including climate change, poverty, obesity and water stress. That’s what prompted us to launch our Sustainable in a Generation Plan last year, pledging to invest over $1 billion to start tackling these issues within our own supply chain.

Early indicators of progress for each pillar of our plan—Healthy Planet, Thriving People, Nourishing Wellbeing—say that we are moving in the right direction.

Corporate Responsibility

Infographic: 5 Things You Need to Know About the New GRI Occupational Health and Safety Standard

Fri, 10/05/2018 - 10:35

Ensuring occupational health and safety is good for workers and businesses alike. Here's why your organization should report on it.

The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $250,000 to Support UNICEF COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $250,000 to Support UNICEF COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

How Plant-Based Diets Can Help Restore Our Earth

Planet Water Foundation and The Starbucks Foundation Extend Partnership to Deliver Clean Water Access to Communities Across Eight Countries

BCtA at 10: Inclusivity for All in an Ambitious New Call to Action

Video: Essity's Approach to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

American Express Backs the Community of Puerto Rico

Faces of GSK's Pro Bono Efforts

Educating 5 Million Rural Bangladeshi Children on Health, Hygiene and Safe Drinking Water

Expert Interview With Hope Herron, Resilient Infrastructure Expert

Partners In Preservation: Main Streets Awards $2 Million in Preservation Grants to Sites Reflecting America’s Diverse History

El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Sponsors Free Health Care for Community

Mars’ New Sustainable in a Generation Report – Our Progress to Date for the Thriving People Pillar

Infographic: 5 Things You Need to Know About the New GRI Occupational Health and Safety Standard

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