Day: 28 January 2021

Make a Difference: Give A Laptop campaign helps raise £700,535

Stuart Mitchell

The BBC’s Make A Difference: Give A Laptop campaign has seen 17,645 devices donated since its launch on 7 January, with a further 30,000 devices pledged by businesses across England. Radio stations have been directing listeners to the local charities listed on the Make a Difference website for donations. Businesses, Trusts and Foundations from all over England have also been getting in touch to pledge devices, money and even data to those who need it most. And this is where the campaign is taking a turn… Chris Burns, Head of…

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IWBI Launches Global Network of Advisors to Advance Health Equity Worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

The International WELL Building Institute has announced the launch of its new IWBI Health Equity Advisory to help accelerate its vision for everyone to have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. The Advisory will work to identify, codify and scale strategies  that can be used by buildings, businesses and communities around the world to help achieve this vision. The Advisory will be led by a global group of prestigious co-chairs representing diverse areas of expertise and perspectives, including: Amit Bouri, Co-Founder and CEO, Global Impact…

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Siemens Foundation and Northern Trust to Invest $10M in Community Development Financial Institutions to Support Racial and Social Equity in Underserved Communities

Stuart Mitchell

The Siemens Foundation and Northern Trust have announced a commitment of $10 million to two Community Development Financial Institutions Funds (CDFI) to support racial and social equity in underserved communities. CDFIs provide low-income, low-wealth, and other disadvantaged people with the capital they need for meaningful economic opportunity and development. The Siemens Foundation partnered with Northern Trust to identify the CDFIs selected and facilitate the investments. The Enterprise Community Loan Fund (ECLF) and Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) will provide capital, support and advocacy in the real estate and health care…

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Duke Energy Establishes Relationship with Optus Bank to Support Minority-Owned Businesses

Stuart Mitchell

Duke Energy has announced it has deposited $5 million into Optus Bank, a Black-owned bank based in South Carolina, furthering the company’s support for diverse and minority-owned businesses, individuals and low income communities. The transaction was completed at the end of 2020. One of approximately 20 banks designated as Black or African American owned in the U.S., Optus Bank will use the money Duke Energy deposited to provide other minority-owned businesses and underserved communities equal access to capital loans and financial services. “This is so much more than a deposit…

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CAP – Weight-loss and detoxing: Cut out the bad stuff and ensure a balanced diet of responsibility and evidence

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called:  Weight-loss and detoxing: Cut out the bad stuff and ensure a balanced diet of responsibility and evidence. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Hot on the heels of Christmas festivities, comes the New Year and renewed commitments to a moderate lifestyle. Marketers keen to promote weight-loss products and regimes should take care to ensure they…

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