Medtronic Releases Second Annual Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Report
If this past year had one silver lining, it was a reinvigorated push for social and racial justice.
Building a better and more just world for everyone requires pivoting the approach, transparency around progress, and accountability for improvement. With that in mind, Medtronic today issued “The People Behind Our Mission: 2020 Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Report” to publicly share how the company is accelerating efforts to create an inclusive work environment, doubling down on removing bias, and amplifying its impact in local communities.
Most importantly, the report clearly articulates the company’s commitment to weaving inclusion, diversity, and equity (I, D, & E) into every facet of the business, and how that progress is being measured.
Baroness Helena Morrissey among senior industry allies to launch racial equality campaign
Shifting the narrative to support equality
The Diversity Project s Helena Morrissey
A team of ethnic minority allies from across the asset management community have launched a new campaign to spotlight the success stories of BAME people in the industry.
The campaign, called reboot., aims to use the power of story-telling to offer members of the BAME community role models within asset management, as well as to support positive dialogue regarding racial.
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Duke Energy deposits $5 million into Black-owned bank headquartered in South Carolina.
Boosts funding to support Optus Bank’s efforts to address economic inequality and close the racial wealth gap.
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 11:20am
CONTENT: Press Release
GREENVILLE, S.C., January 14, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced today it has deposited $5 million into Optus Bank, a Black-owned bank based in South Carolina, furthering the company’s support for diverse and minority-owned businesses, individuals and low income communities. The transaction was completed at the end of 2020.
One of approximately 20 banks designated as Black or African American owned in the U.S., Optus Bank will use the money Duke Energy deposited to provide other minority-owned businesses and underserved communities equal access to capital loans and financial services.