Tag Archives: social impact

Reckitt Launches New Shanghai Innovation Centre Combining Science, Digital Tools and Consumer Insight

(IN BRIEF) Reckitt has opened a new Global Science & Innovation Centre in Shanghai’s Caohejing Hi-Tech Park, representing the company’s largest R&D investment in Asia. The centre becomes one of nine facilities in Reckitt’s global Science & Innovation network and … Read the full press release

Ahlström Network Strengthens Private-Sector Support for Global Education Through UNICEF Finland

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom is increasing its support for UNICEF’s education work through Ahlström Collective Impact, which will contribute more than EUR 850,000 to UNICEF Finland’s Global Education Fund in 2026. The initiative brings together 13 organisations from the Ahlström network … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank’s Flagship Partnership with Shakespeare’s Globe Reaches More Than 300,000 State School Students

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its partnership with Shakespeare’s Globe through Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank, a long-running social impact initiative that has expanded access to live theatre and arts education for state school students … Read the full press release

Company-Wide Gasum Activity Challenge Promotes Wellbeing and Raises Support for Save the Children Finland

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has completed a company-wide Activity Challenge launched after an initiative from the Finnish Olympic Committee, encouraging employees to increase everyday movement, support wellbeing and strengthen community spirit across teams and locations. Employees participated in a wide range … Read the full press release

CapMan continues long-term partnership with Tukikummit Foundation through nationwide charity movement

(IN BRIEF) CapMan has joined the #Steps4Tukikummit campaign for the third consecutive year, helping raise EUR 120,000 to support equal opportunities for hobbies and recreational activities for children and young people in Finland. Together with several partner companies, employees participated … Read the full press release

Adyen Giving Launches in Singapore Through Partnership with CHARLES & KEITH Group Foundation and Community Chest

(IN BRIEF) Adyen and CHARLES & KEITH have partnered to launch Adyen Giving across CHARLES & KEITH stores in Singapore, enabling customers to round up purchases and donate directly to charitable causes supported by Community Chest. The initiative is backed … Read the full press release

BBVA accelerates social sustainable finance with €30 billion mobilized in 2025 to support inclusion and economic development

(IN BRIEF) BBVA increased its social sustainable financing to €30 billion in 2025, representing a 52% year-on-year rise and forming part of a total €134 billion mobilized in sustainable business. The funds supported a wide range of initiatives, including entrepreneurship, … Read the full press release

Vesteda becomes first Dutch residential investor to achieve B Corp certification with strong sustainability performance

(IN BRIEF) Vesteda has become the first institutional residential investor and landlord in the Netherlands to achieve Certified B Corporation status, following an independent assessment by B Lab. With a score above 102 points, the certification reflects the company’s strong … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Highlights Long Term Expansion and Strategic Focus as It Enters a New Investment Cycle After 20 Years Listed

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA SE is celebrating 20 years as a publicly listed company, highlighting its transformation from a German real estate firm into a global investment manager overseeing around EUR 56 billion in assets. Since its IPO in 2006, the … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports Strengthens Community Investment by Becoming Founder Patron of Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has joined Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby as a Founder Patron, contributing to the charity’s long-term sustainability and enabling it to provide modern facilities, youth programmes, and professional support services to young people across North … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Marks 125th Anniversary with Major Madrid Music Festival Supporting Social and Community Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has opened ticket sales for the Iberdrola Music Festival, a major event celebrating the company’s 125th anniversary, to be held on 27 June 2026 in Madrid at Iberdrola Music, Europe’s largest sustainable leisure and cultural venue. Featuring … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Strengthens Its Commitment to Community Support Through New Strategic Partnership with Global’s Make Some Noise

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has launched a major new partnership with Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of Global, to fund and expand community-based projects that support people facing mental health difficulties, domestic abuse, and financial hardship across the UK. … Read the full press release

BBVA Earns Global Finance Recognition as a Leading Sustainable Finance Bank in Spain and Türkiye

  (IN BRIEF) BBVA has been named the best bank in sustainable finance in Spain and, through Garanti BBVA, in Türkiye at the Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards, alongside global recognition as the world’s best bank for green bonds. The … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Confirmed as Custodian of Spirit of 2012 Social Impact Archive

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been appointed as the official custodian of the Spirit of 2012 archive as the organisation prepares for its planned closure in January 2026. Founded to extend the social legacy of the London 2012 Games, Spirit … Read the full press release

New wave of University of Bristol social ventures demonstrates the power of research-driven impact for communities and the planet

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has introduced 12 social venture spinouts in less than two and a half years, marking a rapid expansion of mission-driven companies founded not from STEM but from SHAPE disciplines — Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts … Read the full press release

Neste earns highest-ever score for advancing children’s rights and responsible business practices

(IN BRIEF) Neste has been named a Leader in the Global Child Forum’s 2025 benchmark, The State of Children’s Rights and Business, scoring 9.1 out of 10 — its highest rating to date. Out of 1,806 companies evaluated, Neste ranked … Read the full press release

EIB Institute Strengthens Gaza Relief Efforts with Targeted Humanitarian Aid for Children and Vulnerable Families

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Institute has pledged €750,000 in humanitarian aid to support urgent medical and nutritional assistance in Gaza, focusing on children, pregnant women, and vulnerable families. The funds will be channelled through Welthungerhilfe and CARE, two experienced NGOs … Read the full press release

MAPFRE joins Blue Marble consortium as sixth owner to expand climate resilience insurance in tenth anniversary year

(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE has joined Blue Marble as its newest owner, becoming part of a global insurance consortium now comprising six members: Aspen, Grupo ASSA, Marsh McLennan, TransRe, Zurich Insurance Group, and MAPFRE. The announcement coincides with Blue Marble’s tenth … Read the full press release

Zalando Celebrates 10 Years of Employee Volunteering with 1,000 Hours of Community Service in Berlin

(IN BRIEF) Zalando marks its 10th anniversary of corporate volunteering, spotlighting a week of nearly 400 volunteer opportunities in Berlin where staff contributed almost 1,000 hours. Activities ranged from Spree riverbank clean-ups and hygiene kit assembly with vostel.de to packing … Read the full press release