(IN BRIEF) Warwick Volunteers, a student organization at the University of Warwick, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the UK’s top honor for volunteer groups. With 926 students dedicating over 13,200 hours to projects in areas such … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Anna-Marie Corbett, Awards, Canley Community Centre, Coventry and Warwickshire Mind. Rupert Hedley, CV Life, King’s Award, leadership, Modhurima Islam, Outstanding Community Impact, partnership, society, sustainability, Timothy Cox, University of Warwick, Warwick Volunteers
(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has appointed Prof. Winfried Nerdinger, an expert in Nazi history and founding director of the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism, as its Anti-Semitism commissioner. In this role, he … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Society
Tagged Anti-Semitism Commissioner, appointment, discrimination, leadership, Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, Prof. Winfried Nerdinger, society, TUM
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has become the first UK bank to earn the Fertility Friendly Employer Accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to supporting employees through fertility-related challenges. Awarded by Fertility Matters at Work, the accreditation recognizes Lloyds’ policies on fertility … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, DE&I initiatives, environmental, family-friendly workplace, Fertility Friendly Employer Accreditation, Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW), fertility treatment leave, Inclusive Workplace Policies, leadership, Lloyds Banking Group, pregnancy loss support, Rachel Osikoya, society, UK Bank
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group hosted a special event focused on addressing sexual violence in conflict zones, featuring Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg and women’s rights activist Chékéba Hachemi. The event highlighted … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Society
Tagged Chékéba Hachemi, Conflict Zones, EIB, Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Sexual Violence, society, Stand Speak Rise Up
(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and the WHO Foundation have partnered to promote equitable healthcare access and suicide prevention, with a focus on vulnerable communities in the Americas. Boehringer Ingelheim pledged $5 million to support WHO’s 2025–2028 General Program of Work … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Society
Tagged Anil Soni, Boehringer Ingelheim, Global Healthcare Access, Médard Schoenmaeckers, mental health, partnership, society, Suicide Prevention Efforts, WHO Foundation
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has opened applications for the second year of its Supported Internship Programme, offering young adults with autism valuable work experience at its Norwich offices. The programme, a collaboration between Aviva, DFN Project SEARCH, The Wherry School, Norfolk … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, DFN Project SEARCH, Employment, inclusivity, Internship Programme, Kirsty Matthews, Matthew Bohan, Norfolk County Council, Norwich, Owen Morris, partnership, Pluss, Rachel Quick, society, The Wherry School, Young Adults with Autism
(IN BRIEF) NIVEA has launched a global initiative called NIVEA CONNECT to address the growing issue of social isolation, which affects both mental and physical health. A survey conducted by NIVEA revealed that one in four people felt isolated in … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged awareness, Beiersdorf AG, mental health, NIVEA, NIVEA CONNECT, physical health, social isolation, society
(IN BRIEF) BBVA is reinforcing its commitment to LGTBIQ+ inclusion by promoting the importance of role models and implementing various initiatives across its global operations. The bank has encouraged the use of preferred pronouns, introduced anti-harassment protocols, and earned recognition … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged BBVA, diversity, Global Initiatives, LGTBIQ+ Inclusion, Role Models, society
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is expanding its AI annotation initiative to Chile, building on a successful program in Vienna, Austria, where individuals with autism are employed to train AI systems for traffic management. The Chilean team will join the global … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto continued its commitment to diversity and inclusion by partnering with the Prague Pride Festival for the third year in a row. The festival, themed around ‘Family,’ featured active participation from Škoda employees and highlighted the company’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society
Tagged diversity, Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Rights, partnership, Prague Pride, ŠKODA AUTO, society
(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Exeter recommends that children’s views be considered in parental separation cases to create sustainable child arrangements, reduce court backlogs, and lower financial and emotional costs. The study advocates for family consultation in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Anne Barlow, Children's Right, Jan Ewing, niversity of Exeter, Parental Separation, society
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has achieved EDGE certification, recognizing its commitment to gender equality in the workplace. Awarded the EDGE Move label in its first year, the company aims for the highest certification by 2026. Over the past two decades, Iberdrola … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged Awards, diversity, EDGE certification, gender equality, Iberdrola, Ignacio S. Galán, society
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall recently participated in a Paris event hosted by French Minister Christophe Béchu, focusing on improving women’s access to careers in energy and ecology transition. Through their partnership with Marie Claire’s “Act for Equality,” Vattenfall highlighted their commitment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A pioneering collaboration between educational experts in Indonesia and the UK aims to address disparities in support for students with disabilities in higher education. Funded by the British Academy, the project seeks to understand the impact of societal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr. George Koutsouris, Dr. Lauren Stentiford, Dr. Nur Azizah, Dr. Pujaningsih, higher education, inclusivity, Indonesia, Jessica Rourke, partnership, society, students with disabilities, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) PUMA extends its sponsorship of Christopher Street Day Nürnberg for three more years, highlighting its ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ rights. The company will actively participate in Pride events, organize Pride Month activities for employees, and illuminate its headquarters … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain, Sports
Tagged Christopher Street Day Nürnberg, Danny Ma Fanny, Diversity And Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Rights, partnership, PUMA, society, Spain, sponsorship, sports, Stefanie Decker, US
(IN BRIEF) SEB, a prominent financial institution, has announced its inaugural participation as an official partner in Stockholm Pride 2024, highlighting its commitment to fostering inclusivity within the organization and beyond. Johan Torgeby, SEB’s President and CEO, emphasized the bank’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society, Sweden
Tagged Inclusion, Johan Torgeby, Kristofer Engman, LGBTQ+, partnership, Robert Celsing, SEB, society, Stockholm Pride 2024
(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann is gearing up for its much-anticipated Bertelsmann Party 2024 in Berlin, welcoming over 600 distinguished guests from media, politics, business, and society. Set against the backdrop of the company’s iconic premises, the event promises an evening filled … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Politics, Society
Tagged Bertelsmann Party 2024, Business, Cornelius Strittmatter, leaders, Media, Politics, society, sustainability, Thomas Rabe, Toni Scheurlen
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall recently concluded its Diversity Month, a series of events aimed at highlighting the various dimensions of diversity within the company. From gender and sexual orientation to ethnicity and worldview, the initiative emphasized the importance of equity in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Society, Sweden
Tagged Åsa Jamal, Diversity Month, equality, LGBTQ+, Max Appenroth, Pride Season 2024, society, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) The University of York and Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) are partnering to initiate Changing Realities, a project aiming to amplify the voices of parents and carers across Scotland experiencing low income. This collaboration, funded by the Robertson … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is showcasing the rich tapestry of mixed heritage experiences through a series of stories shared by staff and students from May 7th to May 28th. Organized by Mixedracefaces, the initiative challenges traditional notions of race and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT), the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group underscores its dedication to fostering equality and justice for all individuals, particularly those from the LGBTIQ community. Embracing the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) On World Autism Awareness Day, Vattenfall highlights its commitment to inclusivity, particularly within its IT division. Partnering with Unicus since 2020, Vattenfall IT has been providing employment opportunities for individuals with autism, fostering a culture of acceptance and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Society, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Awards, Employment, inclusivity, Jens Zerbst, Neurodiversity, partnership, society, Vattenfall IT, World Autism Awareness Day
(IN BRIEF) In a landmark decision, the United Nations has adopted an International Day of Play, slated for June 11th, to underscore the significance of play in children’s development. Backed by global partners and research highlighting the crucial role of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Society
Tagged children's rights, International Day of Play, LEGO, LEGO Foundation, Niels B. Christiansen, partnership, play, Sidsel Marie Kristensen, society, UN
(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE, a prominent insurance company, delves into the potential societal impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) by outlining four plausible scenarios for 2029. These scenarios range from a transformational society with ubiquitous Generative AI adoption to a … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain, Technology
Tagged Financial, generative AI, investment, José Antonio Arias, MAPFRE, society
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s Centre for the Study of International Slavery (CSIS) has partnered with the Church of England to delve into the Anglican church’s involvement in the institution of slavery. Led by Dr. Leona Vaughn and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Religion, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Centre for the Study of International Slavery (CSIS), Church of England, Dr Alice Kinghorn, Dr Mary Booth, Dr Rachel Cosgrave, Dr. Leona Vaughn, Historical Role, Mr Krzysztof Adamiec, partnership, Prof Catherine Hall, Prof Robert Beckford, Professor Stephen Small, slavery, society, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz launches its “Be one of many” campaign on International Women’s Day, showcasing three inspirational women from diverse backgrounds who have excelled in traditionally male-dominated fields. Aya Jaff, Dalad Kambhu, and Alexandra Straßburger share their stories of perseverance … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Society
Tagged "Be one of many" Campaign, Alexandra Straßburger, Awards, Aya Jaff, Bettina Fetzer, Dalad Kambhu, diversity, genter equality, International Women's Day, leadership, Mercedes-Benz, Sabine Kohleisen, society, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) In the midst of International Women’s Day celebrations, Vattenfall, a key player in the energy market, showcases its commitment to gender diversity and equality. With women outnumbering men in top-level management, including the CFO Kerstin Ahlfont, Vattenfall highlights … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Society, Sweden
Tagged Anna Borg, ENERGY, Equal by 30, gender diversity, International Women's Day, Kerstin Ahlfont, leadership, society, Vattenfall, WOMEN
(IN BRIEF) A report co-authored by a University of York academic and published by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and Changing Realities outlines costed recommendations to alleviate poverty for one million people overnight. The recommendations include increasing core … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged economy, Financial, Henry Parkes, Immediate Solutions, Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), One Million People, poverty, Professor Ruth Patrick, society, University of York
(IN BRIEF) The SPOBIS Conference in Hamburg saw discussions revolving around inclusion, diversity, and football, featuring the German Football Association (DFB) and Volkswagen. The ‘Inclusion in Football’ workshop addressed topics such as inclusive football clubs, emphasizing experiences over results, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society, Sports
Tagged Alexander Fangmann, DFB, diversity, football, Hamburg, Inclusion, Inga Grabow, Marcell Jansen, partnership, Ralph-Uwe Schaffert, Sandra Waidelich, society, SPOBIS Conference, sports, sustainability, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has initiated the “Lights On! Against hate speech” campaign, taking a stand against hate, racism, and anti-Semitism. The campaign, starting on February 1, 2024, aims to promote democratic cohesion, tolerance, and unity against extremism in society … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Management, News, Security & Safety, Society, Technology, Telecom
Tagged "Lights On! Against Hate Speech" Campaign, anti-Semitism, Christian Hahn, Combat Online Extremism, Deutsche Telekom, hate, Melanie Kubin-Hardewig, racism, René Bresgen, society, Ulrich Klenke
(IN BRIEF) The Central Bank of Malta has proudly received the Equality Mark from the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE), highlighting the institution’s dedication to fostering a discrimination-free work environment and its commitment to gender equality. With … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Malta, Management, News, Society
Tagged Awards, Central Bank of Malta, equality, gender equality, inclusivity, society
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has renewed its partnership with One World Media (OWM) to highlight underreported stories that focus on empowering girls and women while addressing global challenges. Through this collaboration, EIB sponsors an award recognizing outstanding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Small Business, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged EIB, gender inequality, girls, One World Media, partnership, society, sustainability, Thomas Östros, Vivienne Francis, WOMEN, Yasmine Pagni
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has received recognition for its dedication to gender equality across various departments in the latest Athena Swan Charter Awards round. Five departments, including Health and Care Professions, University of Exeter Medical School, Ecology and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Athena SWAN awards, Awards, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ecology and Conservation, engineering, gender equality, Health and Care Professions, Professor Lisa Roberts, Professor Sallie Lamb, society, University of Exeter, University of Exeter Medical School
(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, has become the first shipbuilder in Italy to achieve the Gender Parity Certification UNI/PdR 125:2022 from RINA (Registro Italiano Navale). The certification recognizes Fincantieri’s commitment to promoting gender equity and inclusion within the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Italy, Management, News, Society, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, diversity, equality, Fincantieri, Gender Parity Certification, Inclusion, Luciano Sale, Paolo Moretti, RINA, society
(IN BRIEF) In celebration of its 125th anniversary, RWE established the RWE Foundation with a substantial starting capital of 125 million euros, dedicated to fostering equal opportunities for children and young people across Europe. The foundation recently unveiled two of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Disadvantaged Youth, donation, Education, Endowment, Gabriele Tennagels, RWE, RWE Foundation, society
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Vitalia have inked a €90 million loan deal to fund the development of new healthcare facilities, including residential and outpatient care centers, primarily catering to the elderly population in seven regions of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged Chema Cosculluela, EIB, Elderly Care Facilities, Gilles Badot, Healthcare, housing, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, society, Spain, sustainability, Vitalia
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global telecommunications company, has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for its outstanding performance in the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). Ericsson achieved a perfect score of 100 percent in this annual benchmarking survey, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first pan-European bank to receive Global EDGE Certification for its commitment to gender equity and inclusion. This recognition follows accelerated diversity and inclusion efforts by UniCredit’s banks in multiple … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Society
Tagged Andrea Orcel, Aniela Unguresan, Awards, EDGE certification, Gender Equity and Inclusion, Pan-European Bank, society, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking global study conducted at Colt, Nokia, Samsung, and Vodafone, as part of the #ChangeTheFace Alliance’s efforts to promote diversity and equality in the technology sector, has unveiled significant workplace challenges faced by neurodivergent employees. The research … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged #ChangeTheFace, Benjamin Braun, Colt, inclusivity, Kat Gray, Keri Gilder, Neurodivergent Employees, Nokia, partnership, Samsung, Serpil Timuray, society, sustainability, vodafone, Workplace Challenges
(IN BRIEF) Professor Susan Banducci from the University of Exeter will lead the Infra4NextGen research project, funded by the European Commission with €9.75 million over four years, to address inequality, racism, and xenophobia in Europe. The research aims to support … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Bielefeld University, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Cardiff University, discrimination, Europe, gender equality, inequality, Infra4NextGen, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, partnership, Professor Susan Banducci, racism, research project, society, TÁRKI Social Research Institute, University of Exeter, xenophobia
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