Economic Empowerment

Corporate stories about Economic Empowerment across 3BL's network.

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Whole Foods Market Foundation
Whole Planet Foundation Poverty Is Unnecessary Partners Commit $350,000 to Alleviate Global Poverty
Each October, Whole Planet Foundation celebrates its global impact on poverty and the partners who further its mission.
Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment
Whole Foods Market Foundation
Whole Foods Market Nonprofit Foundations Launch Fundraising Campaign to Support Local and Global Communities
Whole Foods Market’s three philanthropic Foundations have combined forces to kick off the Communities Campaign today, a two-week drive to raise awareness and funds, enabling shoppers to join the retailer in efforts to alleviate global poverty, improve children’s nutrition and increase healthy food access in communities facing barriers.
Philanthropy
Ørsted
Four Things Governments Can Do to Attract More Renewable Energy Investment
It’s no secret that most governments need to raise their ambitions as the world is currently not on track to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change. The good news is that the foundation is there for governments to speed up action.
Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment
Whole Foods Market Foundation
Whole Planet Foundation Launches Annual Poverty Is Unnecessary Project
This October, Whole Planet Foundation celebrates its global impact on poverty and the partners who further its mission.
Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment
Scotiabank
Scotiabank Backs Efforts to Support Black-Led Businesses
In the latest in a series of efforts to support Black-led businesses and Black communities, Scotiabank is proud to support the Government of Canada’s Black Entrepreneurship Program announced on Wednesday.
Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment
Porter Novelli
Key Takeaways From Climate Week: The Business Case for Climate Justice
Porter Novelli and strategic partner Plan C joined together for a Climate Week virtual event on the business case for climate justice. The theme of the session was the role of racial justice and social equity in climate action. We heard from Jessica Appelgren of Impossible Foods; Celso White of Igniting Business Growth LLC; Bee Hui Yeh of the Power of We and Plan C and Erin Osher, Managing Director of Porter Novelli Seattle. Here, we’ve highlighted five key takeaways from the event:
Events
Herbalife
Celebrating the Growth of Our Latino Communities
If the value of all goods and services produced by the Latino community in the U.S. were a standalone economy, it would be the 7th largest in the world. Today, there are 4.37 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S., which contribute...
Inclusion & Opportunity
Whole Foods Market Foundation
Whole Planet Foundation and Microfinance Partners Respond to the COVID-19 Crisis: Update
In March, I wrote the blog Whole Planet Foundation and Microfinance Partners Respond to the COVID-19 Crisis around how those living in poverty are already in a more vulnerable position, which can be further exacerbated during any external shock such as war, earthquakes, droughts or health crises.
Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment
Vistra
Vistra Commits $10 Million to Organizations Working for Social Justice and Equity
Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that it is committing $10 million over the next five years to support the advancement of minority communities.
Philanthropy
PayPal
CEOs, Make Sure Your Employees Aren't Struggling To Get By
In 2018, PayPal anonymously surveyed a large sample of its hourly and entry-level employees to assess their financial security. The results indicated that almost two-thirds of surveyed employees reported periodically running out of money between paydays.
Corporate Responsibility

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