The Z Zurich Foundation has announced the continuation of its fundraising campaign to help UNICEF’s efforts to deliver 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines globally by end of 2021. The campaign, which to date has helped deliver more than 2.5 million doses of vaccine, will run until the end of the year. The Z Zurich Foundation is committing to match funds raised up to CHF 2.5 million (approximately $2.7 million depending on currency exchange rates). “There is a global movement to ensure everyone has a chance to be protected from COVID-19,…
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Cummins Launches Initiative Targeting Global Water Crisis
Global power leader Cummins Inc. has announced a new global community program called Cummins Water Works to address the global water crisis by partnering with leading water experts and investing and engaging in sustainable, large-scale, high-impact water projects around the world. The new community program is supported initially by $8 million in Cummins grants focusing on five of the most water-stressed countries: Mexico, Brazil, India, South Africa and the United States. By 2025, Cummins Water Works wants to bring fresh water to 20 million people who would not otherwise have…
Read MoreTruist Makes $1 Billion in Economic Impact Through Supplier Diversity
Truist has released their inaugural Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report, sharing how they drive innovation, help small businesses grow and support local economies. The company state they have accomplished much of this by partnering with certified diverse-owned businesses when relying on services or products from third-party suppliers. In 2020, their diverse supplier relationships helped create a total of $1 billion in economic impact.1 This impact includes $579 million in spend supporting nearly 10,000 jobs, resulting in more than $400 million in wages for small business employees. “We’re proud of our…
Read MoreFCB Inferno’s motivational campaign returns with a new inspiring cast to help those with a health condition to be active
We Are Undefeatable is the campaign led by a collaboration of 16 leading health and social care charities, along with national lottery funding and expertise from Sport England, to support and inspire some of the 43% of people in England who live with a health condition to be active in a way that works for them. One of the campaign’s key messages is to make those with long-term health conditions aware that all forms of exercise count, no matter with who, where or how. Bringing this message to life, FCB…
Read MoreLi & Fung Joins Forces with Canopy to Protect Forests
Canopy is thrilled to announce that its latest partner in protecting the world’s Ancient and Endangered Forests is global supply chain and logistics orchestrator, Li & Fung. The company has committed to keeping irreplaceable forests out of viscose and paper packaging by implementing the use of circular, Next Generation alternatives, and engaging their brand and retail customers to join them in these sustainability efforts. Operating one of the most extensive global supply chain networks in the world, Li & Fung helps brands and retailers design, source and deliver a diverse…
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