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FedEx Named Top Company for Women in Transportation 2024

FedEx Named Top Company for Women in Transportation 2024
11/27/2024 | Companies
FedEx has been honored as a 2024 "Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation" by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). WIT’s mission focuses on increasing women's participation in the trucking industry, celebrating their achievements, and...
Career Advancement, Competitive Compensation, DEI, Diversity Equity Inclusion, Elite 30, FedEx, Flexible Work, Freight Handlers, Gender Diversity, Gender Equality, Industry Recognition, Leadership Roles, Professional Development, Redefining the Road, Top Company for Women, Tracy Brightman, Transportation Industry, WIT, Women Empowerment, Women in Trucking, Women In Trucking Association, Workforce Diversity

ATEC Secures $3.75M Series A Funding for IoT Electric Stoves Expansion in Asia and Africa

ATEC Secures $3.75M Series A Funding for IoT Electric Stoves Expansion in Asia and Africa
07/04/2024 | Companies
Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia (SEEAA), an impact fund managed by Schneider Electric, which leads in digital energy management and automation, alongside Spark+ Africa Fund, has closed a US$3.75M Series A funding round for ATEC. This funding will support the expansion of ATEC's market-leading...
Africa Markets, ATEC, Carbon Credits, Carbon Finance, Carbon Markets Compliance, Clean Cooking Technology, Clean Energy Ventures, Climate Change Mitigation, Decarbonizing Cooking, Electrification, Environmental Impact, Grid Reliability, Health Outcomes, Investment in R&D, IoT Electric Stoves, IoT Technology, Rural and Low-Income Households, Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia, SEEAA, Series A Funding, Social Impact, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Spark+ Africa Fund, UC Berkeley Recognition, Web3.0, Women Empowerment

Discover Inspiring Women of AB: Synergy's SheInspires Campaign

Discover Inspiring Women of AB: Synergy's SheInspires Campaign
05/10/2024 | Companies
Synergy, our Women's Employee Resource Group, initiated the #SheInspires initiative to shine a spotlight on remarkable women within our company who exemplify AB's core values. These women were nominated by their peers for their remarkable capacity to inspire and uplift others at AB. As we conclude...
AB Values, Company Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Recognition, Gender Equality, Inspiring Women, Leadership, Motivation, She Inspires, Synergy, Women Empowerment, Women Leaders, Womens Employee Resource Group, Womens History Month

Empowering Women & Fighting Poverty: Solar Sister & Trickle Up's Impactful Initiatives

Empowering Women & Fighting Poverty: Solar Sister & Trickle Up's Impactful Initiatives
03/31/2024 | Companies
International Women’s Day, observed globally on March 8, marks a significant moment to celebrate women's achievements and advocate for gender equality. This year, the theme "Inspire Inclusion" resonates deeply with Cisco's commitment to fostering an inclusive future for all through our Social...
Agricultural Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Development, Digital Literacy, Digital Tools, Economic Inclusion, Education, Empowerment, Financial Inclusion, Gender Equality, Global Development, Healthcare Access, Innovation, Micro Enterprise, NGO Partnerships, Poverty Alleviation, Social Impact, Solar Sister, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

Empowering Ghanaian Youth: BizBox Initiative Invests $55M for Entrepreneurship & Economic Growth

Empowering Ghanaian Youth: BizBox Initiative Invests $55M for Entrepreneurship & Economic Growth
03/20/2024 | Citizenship
GEA and the Mastercard Foundation have announced the launch of a new awareness campaign for the innovative Business in a Box (BizBox) program, aiming to empower an additional 250,000 young individuals in Ghana. This initiative builds upon the successful partnership established through the Young...
Business Expansion, Capacity Building, Diversity, Economic Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Financial Inclusion, Government Initiatives, Inclusivity, Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, Skills Training, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment, Youth Development, Youth Employment

Elevate Your Holiday with Unique Twists: MaryRuth’s Gummy Bears, Pact’s Sustainable Fashion, and Pete & Gerry’s Empowerment – A Whole Planet Foundation Special

Elevate Your Holiday with Unique Twists: MaryRuth’s Gummy Bears, Pact’s Sustainable Fashion, and Pete & Gerry’s Empowerment – A Whole Planet Foundation Special
12/29/2023 | Companies
Whole Foods Market suppliers are supporting microentrepreneurs in impoverished communities during the holiday season by contributing essential business capital. These like-minded companies are dedicating a portion of their December sales in selected Whole Foods Market stores to finance microcredit...
Community Development, Dairy-Free Eggnog, Fair Trade, Gift of Comfort, Gingerbread House, Global Poverty Alleviation, Holiday Season, Holiday Wear, MaryRuth’s Gummy Bears, Microcredit Initiatives, Pact Sustainable Fashion, Pete & Gerry’s Empowerment, Philanthropy in Fashion, Responsible Shopping, Seasonal Recipes, Social Impact, Sustainable Living, Whole Foods Market Suppliers, Whole Planet Foundation, Women Empowerment

Boost Returns and Sustainability: Investing in Community-Owned Childcare for Industrial Parks' Workforce

Boost Returns and Sustainability: Investing in Community-Owned Childcare for Industrial Parks' Workforce
12/27/2023 | Companies
Plan International is spearheading initiatives to enhance the prospects for young women to leverage the economic growth potential offered by industrial parks. The goal is to ensure that these innovations not only benefit the women but also contribute positively to the local businesses and...
Childcare Services, Community-Owned Initiatives, ESG Agendas, Future Planning, Industrial Parks, Returns on Investments, Social Responsibility, Sustainable Investing, Women Empowerment, Workforce Demographics

Driving Diversity: Achieving Inclusion Milestones and Gender Equality in Finance

Driving Diversity: Achieving Inclusion Milestones and Gender Equality in Finance
12/27/2023 | Companies
We are dedicated to promoting an inclusive environment where every individual is esteemed, honored, supported, and can actively contribute to our achievements. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in our core values of service, expertise, and integrity. Our...
Career Development Programs, Corporate Social Responsibility, DEI Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Goals, Equality in the Workplace, Financial Services Industry, Gender Balance, Gender Representation, Inclusive Culture, Ireland for Finance, Leadership Development, Women Empowerment, Women in Finance, Workplace Equality

Empowering Women in Foodservice: Insights from WFF Workshops

Empowering Women in Foodservice: Insights from WFF Workshops
11/21/2023 | Citizenship
Last month, our brand leaders made a significant impact at the Leadership Development Workshops organized by the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) in Orange County and Dallas. Maggie Reyna, who serves as the senior director of marketing for Taco Bell International, and Lindsay Morgan, the chief...
Career Development, Foodservice Industry, Leadership Development, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Women Empowerment, Women’s Foodservice Forum

Empowering Women in Business: Highlights from the Key4Women Forum

Empowering Women in Business: Highlights from the Key4Women Forum
10/31/2023 | Companies
The Key4Women Forum, held on October 4th at The Circuit Center in Pittsburgh, was a memorable event filled with motivation, interaction, and bonding. Over 150 individuals were present at the second annual gathering. Melinda Colaizzi, the founder of Women Who Rock, delivered the keynote address....
Breast Cancer Journey, Business Networking, Business Trends, Cara Sapida, Financial Services for Women, Foster Love, Inspired Women Paying It Forward, Key4Women Forum, KeyBank Grant, Kym Gable, Melinda Colaizzi, Not the Breast Year of My Life, Pittsburgh Events, Professional Development, Women Empowerment, Women in Business, Women Who Rock, Women’s Organizations Support

Supporting Women Drives Sustainable Growth

Supporting Women Drives Sustainable Growth
03/28/2020 | Ethics & Compliance
Lily’s journey forms part of Gildan’s women empowerment initiative. Dailycsr.com – 28 March 2020 – Lily Akter started working with Gildan Activewear as a “Quality Inspector” in 2010. Since then, she has covered more ground in her career as she is currently holding the position of “Quality Assurance...
Bangladesh, Developing Societies, Diversity, Employee Engagement, Gender Equality, Gender Gap, Gildan Activewear, Inclusion, Lily, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Sustainable Growth, Women Empowerment

From A Woman Engineer’s Perspective

From A Woman Engineer’s Perspective
08/12/2019 | Ethics & Compliance
#INWED19 campaign learns from women engineers about their experience in the professional field. Dailycsr.com – 12 August 2019 – Celebrating the “#INWED19 campaign”, Tetra Tech sought to raise the profiles of its women engineers so as to encourage others aspiring to “become engineers and work in...
#INWED19 campaign, Diversity, Harris, Inclusion, STEM field, Tetra Tech, Women Employee, Women Empowerment, Women Engineer

In 2019 Mumbai, Dubai, Sydney & San Francisco To Benefit From ‘New Voices’ Expansion

In 2019 Mumbai, Dubai, Sydney & San Francisco To Benefit From ‘New Voices’ Expansion
12/29/2018 | Ethics & Compliance
The past success of the initiative “New Voices” will expand its range in the coming new year. Dailycsr.com – 29 December 2018 – On December 13, 2018, in an announcement, Bloomberg revealed that it is going to expand its “New Voices initiative to Sydney, Mumbai, Dubai and San Francisco in 2019”. The...
Bloomberg, Diversity, Dubai, Expansion, Gender Equality, Inclusion, Mumbai, New Voice, Newsroom, San Francisco, Sydney, Women Empowerment

A Time’s Wrinkle Becomes An Inspirational Journey

A Time’s Wrinkle Becomes An Inspirational Journey
06/12/2018 | Citizenship
The crew of “A Wrinkle In Time” teamed up with HP to promote inclusion & to motivate the “Inner Warriors” of teen girls. Dailycsr.com – 12 June 2018 – On February 24, 2018, during an event co-organised by “HP, Disney and Nissan”, girls from “Black Girls Code” came together to celebrate the...
A Wrinkle In Time, Black Girls Code, Coding, Confidence, Digital Literacy, Diversity, Dreams, DuVernay, Education, HP Inc, Inclusion, Inner Warrior, Motivation, Reese Witherspoon, Self Esteem, Women Education, Women Empowerment

ExxonMobil Builds Stronger Society By Empowering Women To Reach Their Economic Potential

ExxonMobil Builds Stronger Society By Empowering Women To Reach Their Economic Potential
02/16/2018 | Economics
Women, when financially independent, invest for the welfare of the family and contribute towards the benefit of the society. Dailycsr.com – 16 February 2018 – According to research reports women controlling their own incomes tend to invest the same into “health, education and well-being of their...
Awareness, Economic Opportunity, Economic Potential, ExxonMobil, ExxonMobil Foundation, Financial Help, Gender Equality, Importance, Investment, Sustainable Finance, Women Empowerment

Promising Sustainable Developments Of 2018 Need To Be Put Into Test

Promising Sustainable Developments Of 2018 Need To Be Put Into Test
01/30/2018 | World
Riding in the tide of optimism, may all the very good, but the enduring test lies “against deeper structural obstacles”. Dailycsr.com – 30 January 2018 – The Chief Executive Officer as well as the President of “World Environment Center”, in short WEC, Terry F. Yosie, writes that the beginning note...
Environment, Green infrastructure, Human rights, Leadership, Optimism, Renewable Energy, Responsible Business, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, WEC, Women Empowerment, World Environment Center, Yosie

Connectivity & Technology Are Crucial For Women Empowerment

Connectivity & Technology Are Crucial For Women Empowerment
11/29/2016 | World
The government needs to pitch in for creating “digital infrastructure and securing internet access”, which will boost empowerment of the women, says Kahn. Dailycsr.com – 29 November 2016 – The director of “Cherie Blair Foundation for Women’s Mentoring Women in Business Programme”, Allison Kahn, met...
Internet, Mentee, Mentor, Mobile Connectivity, Technology, Women Empowerment

MGM Resorts International Becomes Dress for Success Southern Nevada’s ‘Boutique Annual Sponsor For 2016’

MGM Resorts International Becomes Dress for Success Southern Nevada’s ‘Boutique Annual Sponsor For 2016’
08/30/2016 | Economics
MGM Resorts International helps Dress for Success Southern Nevada to reach out to more women by expanding their physical facilities. Dailycsr.com – 30 August 2016 – Dress for Success Southern Nevada is a non-profit that works for women empowerment by providing “gently used professional clothing and...
Boutique, Dress for Success Southern Nevada, Economic Independence, MGM Resorts International, Women Empowerment

Nigerian Girls To Undergo Computer Education

Nigerian Girls To Undergo Computer Education
07/30/2015 | World
The girls of Nigeria to undergo a fort nights’ training camp on computer-skill development along with mentoring sessions, in order to introduce other information technologies to them. MainOne has been a supporting pillar in this endeavour now for the second year. Dailycsr.com – 20 July 2015 – In...
MainOne, Nigeria, Technology, Training, Women Empowerment


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