Day: 13 October 2021

Invesco 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Highlights Invesco’s Commitment to ESG and Diversity & Inclusion

Stuart Mitchell

Invesco Ltd., a leading global investment management firm, have announced the findings of its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which highlights several areas, including the firm’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic; efforts to further improve diversity, equity and inclusion; commitment to the environment; and progress with regard to ESG. “Employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion were important focus areas for Invesco in 2020,” said Marty Flanagan, President & CEO of Invesco. “Between the COVID-19 pandemic, a global racial reckoning, and a fully remote working environment, the focus on growing an…

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Pennies partners with iposup.com micro-seller payments service, to reach thousands more customers

Stuart Mitchell

Fintech charity Pennies has teamed up with new mobile payments service for micro-sellers, IPOSUP – to provide small businesses a way to collect micro-donations for charity, as their customers pay for goods and services. IPOSUP helps small businesses such as sole traders, tradesmen, and consultants to accept Visa and Mastercard card payments as well as bank payments – with an option for their customers to add a small digital donation to their chosen charity in collaboration with Pennies. Sellers can also donate a pre-set small percentage of the sale amount…

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BBC Children in Need announces £10m partnership with McDonald’s UK to reach up to one million children and young people, empowering them to reach their full potential

Stuart Mitchell

BBC Children in Need has announced the details of a new multimillion-pound partnership with McDonald’s UK. BBC Children in Need will be the newest addition to McDonald’s’ suite of charity partners, and together they will work to strengthen connections in communities across the UK to support children and young people facing disadvantage and enable them to reach their full potential. The charity’s partnership with McDonald’s comes as BBC Children in Need continues to address the lasting effects of the Covid-19 crisis on the lives of children and young people across…

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Asda Tickled Pink Celebrates An Incredible 25 Years Supporting UK Breast Cancer Charities

Stuart Mitchell

A host of recognisable faces with a personal connection to breast cancer have come together to help mark 25 years of Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign by modelling this year’s Tickled Pink charity t-shirt, available exclusively at George at Asda. Working with Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign is the longest running UK corporate charity partnership, raising over £71million to date for world-class research, life-changing support and vital breast awareness information to help change the future of breast cancer in the UK. Breast cancer is the most common…

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Mastercard Marks Year of Collective Action in Annual Sustainability Report

Stuart Mitchell

Mastercard released its 2020 Corporate Sustainability report, highlighting how the company has responded to the challenges of the last year through innovation and trusted partnerships and is delivering on its mission to build a more inclusive, sustainable world with a digital economy that works for everyone, everywhere. “This unprecedented year reinforced how important it is for us to help those in need today and continue to build a more inclusive and sustainable world,” said Michael Miebach, chief executive officer, Mastercard. “For us, sustainability means ensuring everyone has the same opportunities…

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