Inclusion & Opportunity

After a busy yet productive nomination process, the Global Reporting Initiative has announced the newest members to its different governance bodies. Together with the current members, they will help safeguard due process throughout the organization, and strengthen the multi-stakeholder approach that characterizes GRI through their expertise and experience.

In its fourth year, the Clarion Partners Corporate Responsibility Report outlines exactly how the firm is working to deliver against its CR mission and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has been named one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” in Fortune’s annual list of the world’s most respected and reputable businesses, repeating 2017 and 2018 appearances on the list of global corporate leaders. Created by industry peers, analysts and leaders, Sands has made the list a total of six times over the past seven years.

What happens to an underserved, low-income neighborhood when a nearly 70,000-square-foot cinema complex moves in? According to Maya Cinemas founder Moctesuma Esparza, the answer is a cascading effect of new jobs, economic growth, neighborhood revitalization, and a strengthened sense of community. “The movies bring people together,” said Esparza. “But for underserved neighborhoods — particularly Latino neighborhoods — local movie theaters have all but disappeared, leaving a void in what was once a wonderful communal experience.” Visit Wells Fargo Stories to watch the video: https://stories.wf.com/now-showing-neighborhood-transformers/

Eve Stacey will join Benevity’s executive team as President starting February 4, 2019. In this role, Eve will lead Client Success, Sales, Marketing, International and Strategic Partnership functions.

This marks the 19th time Arrow has appeared on the list that is based on input from industry executives, directors and analysts. “Arrow is honored to be included once again on this prestigious list of top companies and seen as the most respected by those in our industry,” said Michael J. Long, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Arrow.

During the summer of 2018, Arrow recruited five disabled service members – four veterans and one active duty – from each of the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. They drove the SAM Car in five different locations that were personally important to them.

We couldn’t be more proud of all of our clients that make up a significant part of the JUST 100. Together, we’re evolving the way companies do well by doing good.

We launched the “Women at Work: Myth vs. Reality” installation on the promenade of Davos last January. For four days, leaders from around the world stepped into the installation and immersed themselves in the myths and realities of women at work. For many, it was a powerful moment as they recognized that myths they had accepted as truth were not based on reality, but were affecting reality every day.

Consumers Energy has donated $100,000 to the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund to help military veterans pay their heating bills this winter. The gift is the largest single donation in the 73-year history of the trust fund, which operates within the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, according to Lindell Holm, MVTF director.