Day: 11 January 2024

Companies that Lead in Disability Inclusion Outperform Peers Financially, Reveals New Research from Accenture

Stuart Mitchell

Companies that lead in disability inclusion drive more revenue, net income and profit, according to a new research report from Accenture  in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). Building on the 2018 landmark report on disability inclusion at work in the United States, the follow-up research, titled “The Disability Inclusion Imperative,” explores disability inclusion amid major technological advances, changes in geopolitical dynamics and the effects of a global pandemic across 346 companies in the US. These companies participated in the Disability Equality Index (DEI), a leading global benchmarking tool that scores…

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Electric Vehicle infrastructure deals predicted to exceed USD57.4 billion by 2028

Stuart Mitchell

A global survey and report out recently by DLA Piper, with support from Infralogic, has forecast that over the next five years the total value of Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure deals worldwide is set to balloon to USD57.4 billion Recent dealmaking activity illustrates the clear increase in trajectory of these deals over the past five years. In 2019 there were nine EV infrastructure deals completed. Of these, five disclosed their deal values, with a total of USD 321 million. This rose dramatically to 78 deals in 2022, with 47 disclosing…

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Leicester Social Economy Consortium Secures Vital Refinancing Deal with Charity Bank

Stuart Mitchell

Leicester Social Economy Consortium (LSEC), one of the largest social enterprises in Leicester, has successfully secured a £625,000 refinancing deal with Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank owned by and committed to supporting the charities and social purpose organisations. Earlier this year, LSEC faced a financial challenge when their previous loan provider ceased catering to loans under £1 million. Undeterred, LSEC actively sought a new partner and found a reliable ally in Charity Bank. The swift intervention of Charity Bank provided the necessary support through a refinanced loan, positioning…

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Handicap International Minesweeps for the Innocent Victims of Landmines

Stuart Mitchell

There are over one million active mines around the world ready to explode, maiming or killing innocent civilians.  Imagine living in constant fear of stepping on a landmine while simply walking to work, or that your child steps on a mine while playing outside. This is the heartbreaking daily reality for millions of people in 60 countries and territories around the world. Decades after conflicts end, civilian casualties from landmines continue with horrific consequences for innocent civilians which goes on for decades. Wars may have a clear end on a…

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Motorola Solutions Announces New Brand Narrative, “Solving for Safer”

Stuart Mitchell

Motorola Solutions took to the New York Stock Exchange floor to unveil its new brand narrative, “Solving for Safer.” The brand narrative was crafted with agency VSA to better communicate Motorola Solutions’ transformation and investment in public safety. The sentiment behind the new brand narrative conveys Motorola Solutions’ continual commitment to improving public safety. VSA Associate Partner and Head of Content Bill Maday explains, “‘Solving’ speaks to Motorola Solutions’ constant drive to innovate, while ‘safer’ embodies its promise that just as threats to public safety are ever-evolving, so are its…

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