Inclusion & Opportunity

Walmart Supports Future Leaders Through $2 Million in Funding to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Today, Walmart announced $2 million in grants to organizations working to expand internship opportunities for diverse youth populations, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). The grants build on previous Walmart funding to the two nonprofits, bringing the company’s total investment to more than $6 million over the last several years. The funding will help provide career pathways on Capitol Hill for students and young professionals through education and hands-on experience in the nation’s capital.

Inclusion & Opportunity

JetBlue March in NYC Disability Pride Parade in support of Reaching Blue Heights Initiatives

On July 15, JetBlue marched in the NYC Disability Pride Parade in support of JetBlue’s Reaching Blue Heights initiatives. Hosted by Disability Pride NYC, the parade’s purpose is to promote inclusion, awareness, and visibility of people with disabilities, and to redefine public perception of disability. This is JetBlue’s fourth time participating in the parade.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Renews Drug Donation of Egaten® (Triclabendazole) Until 2022, Reaffirming Its Commitment to the Fight Against Liver Fluke

Novartis reaffirms its commitment to the fight against liver fluke (fascioliasis), signing a renewed memorandum of understanding with the World Health Organization (WHO) to extend its drug donation for Egaten® (triclabendazole) until 2022. Egaten is currently the only treatment for fascioliasis recommended by the WHO and is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.

Environment

Novartis Announces US Renewables Agreement to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Novartis announced today a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in collaboration with Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held renewable energy company. As part of the Novartis environmental strategy, the initiative aims to add 100 megawatts (MW) of wind power to the electrical grid.

Inclusion & Opportunity

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Inclusion & Opportunity

Voya Financial Named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that the company is one of 145 companies honored as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” and included in the 2018 Disability Equality Index (DEI) in recognition of Voya’s commitment to prioritizing the inclusion of people with disabilities.

Corporate Responsibility

Fair Trade USA Expands Leadership Team and Invests in the Future With Key C-Suite Hires, New Board Chairman

Fair Trade USA welcomes Mark Gunton as Chief Operating Officer, Nancy Girouard as Chief Financial Officer, Anna Banks as Chief Marketing Officer and James White as Chairman of the Board. These new hires underscore the organization’s commitment to foster a culture of innovation, drive efficient operations and expand impact on farmers and workers around the world.

Philanthropy

Wells Fargo Contributes $250,000 for New York Area Housing, Revitalization Efforts

Wells Fargo donates $250,000 for three local nonprofits to support affordable and safe housing, small business empowerment and health and wellness in the New York area.

Education & Workforce Development

Everyone Can Be the Legacy – Celebrating Mandela Day

While attending school at MIT, I was shocked that only 5% of schools in Africa teach ICT, increasing just slightly to 10-12% at affluent primary schools. Nearly all high schoolers never had a chance to learn basic programs such as Microsoft Word. At the same time parts of Africa were becoming hotbeds for technology. For example, many would be surprised to know that Elon Musk was educated in South Africa.

Awards & Rankings

Sodexo Recognized by Black EOE Journal in 2018 Best of the Best Issue

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today that it has been recognized by Black EOE Journal in the 2018 Best of the Best issue as a Top Employer, Top Supplier Diversity Program and Top LGBT-Friendly Company.

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