Month: July 2024

Originally published on the Nielsen Foundation

In 2023, the Nielsen Foundation refined its vision and mission statements and revised its focus areas to better reflect our work to advance inclusion and representation in media and technology. Moving forward, the Nielsen Foundation’s mission is to power and advance inclusive innovation and representation in the media and technology industries, especially through the use of data and research.

“2023 was a year of transformation for the Nielsen Foundation, as we focused our efforts to advance inclusion and representation across media and technology,” said Andrea Bertels, President and Executive Director, Grantmaking, Nielsen Foundation. “I’m really proud of our 2023 grantees and honored we can support their important work, and we look forward to continued collaboration in the coming year.”

The Nielsen Foundation provided almost $1.4 million in grants to 24 nonprofit organizations in 2023:

$667,550 in Community Grants to 14 organizations advancing educational access and persistence, economic mobility and well-being and representation in media and technology$342,500 in continued support for Discover Data and the TechDiversity Accelerator, our two Signature Programs promoting data education and inclusive economic mobility in technology$325,000 in Data for Good grants to support organizations using data in innovative ways to advance representation and inclusion in media and technology*$38,000 in Volunteer Grants across more than 500 Cause Cards from Nielsen employees who logged 12+ volunteer hours in a quarter, recently joined the company, and/or participated in a special volunteer recognition program

View the full summary here to learn more about the Nielsen Foundation’s 2023 grantmaking highlights.

*One $50,000 Data for Good grant was paid in early January 2024.

The first annual “Whole in One” mental health awareness golf outing was a smashing success thanks to a partnership between our HeadsUP business resource group and Mental Health America Lakeshore. 

On the picturesque greens of Whistling Straits, 150 golfers and volunteers from across Kohler, MHA, and the community joined former Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn to raise funds for mental health education, research, advocacy, and services. 

“The HeadsUP BRG was so proud to be a part of this event benefitting an amazing cause,” said Barbra Klug, Kohler Co. Sr. Counsel – Commercial & Real Estate, Co-Founder & Co-President of HeadsUP, and Whole in One event lead. “John’s presence and deeply moving keynote speech helped in reducing the stigma around speaking about mental health, especially in the male community.” 

Together, we continue the important conversations for change. Mental health matters.

Originally published on bloomberg.com

June 28, 2024 /3BL/ – Bloomberg is pleased to announce it has been named the ESG Data Provider of the Year for the Americas at the Environmental Finance 2024 Sustainable Investment Awards. This category award recognizes providers of ESG data that help to better inform investment decisions in America. 

This marks the fourth ESG award Bloomberg has earned in 2024. Earlier wins include:

Bloomberg GSS Bond Index named Index of the Year in the Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt AwardsBest Data Management Solution for ESG in the A-Team ESG Insight AwardsMost Innovative ESG Data Solution in the A-Team Innovation Awards 

“Winning the ESG Data Provider of the Year is a testament to Bloomberg’s unwavering commitment to provide high quality sustainability data,” said Nadia Humphreys, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Data Solutions at Bloomberg. “To help inform clients’ investment decisions holistically, our ESG data solution integrates with Bloomberg’s other industry-leading data, such as our reference, pricing, regulatory data and more, so they can view ESG factors in combination with other key financial metrics. This award recognizes our effort to provide clients with the tools to make more informed and data driven decisions.”

Bloomberg provides company reported data on over 16,000+ companies from more than 100 countries, representing 94% of global market cap. Additionally, the Bloomberg Terminal provides full data transparency enabling users to drill down and access the underlying source documents to validate any data point. With 40+ years as a leading data provider for financial markets, Bloomberg has unique expertise providing trusted and high-quality sustainability data designed for investment workflows.

Bloomberg’s ESG data is readily accessible on the Bloomberg Terminal via {ESGD <GO>} or for enterprise-wide use via Data License at data.bloomberg.com. Through Data License Plus (DL+) ESG Manager, Bloomberg connects customers’ ESG data workflows to the full power of Bloomberg’s datasets as well as data from vendor partners, so clients can unlock maximum value with ease. 

To learn more, visit our ESG data website here.

About Bloomberg
Bloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, delivering trusted data, news and insights that bring transparency, efficiency and fairness to markets. The company helps connect influential communities across the global financial ecosystem via reliable technology solutions that enable our customers to make more informed decisions and foster better collaboration.

For more information, visit Bloomberg.com/company or request a demo.

MetLife

For the fifth edition of TTX Talks – MetLife’s virtual mini-series comprised of meaningful conversations with influential STEM leaders – Bill Pappas, Head of Global Technology and Operations at MetLife, sits down with Allie K. Miller, top AI leader, advisor, investor, and advocate for women in STEM, for an impactful conversation. Join this candid and inspiring discussion to learn about the power of mentorship, being comfortable with the uncomfortable, and finding the joy of experimentation.

Are you enjoying TTX Talks? Join the MetLife TTX Community on LinkedIn to continue the conversation around diversity in STEM. As a member of the group, you’ll have the opportunity to network with professionals, stay updated about the latest trends, and get inspired to advance the field. 

Join today!

CLEVELAND, July 1, 2024 /3BL/ – Today, KeyBank announced that it has funded more than $2 million in KeyBank Home Buyer CreditsSM1, helping 442 clients achieve their dream of homeownership in areas where the program is available. This milestone is the latest KeyBank has achieved since launching this program in September 2022.

The KeyBank Home Buyer Credit is a Special Purpose Credit Program that provides $5,000 toward closing costs and other pre-paid fees that may come with financing a new home, to homebuyers for the purchase of eligible properties. Additional costs include mortgage, flood and hazard insurance, escrow deposit, real estate taxes, and per diem interest for eligible properties.

“In this competitive and challenging homebuying environment, we are excited to continue working to reduce the barriers of homeownership and help more clients achieve their dreams while building wealth,” said Dale Baker, president of Home Lending at KeyBank. “Through responsible lending products and services, educational support, and direct investment into the diverse communities we serve, we are committed to helping clients at every stage of homebuying and homeownership.”

KeyBank’s 2024 Financial Mobility Survey found increasingly rising costs have made many Americans come to the realization that owning a home may not be feasible. Of those people (20%) who are not currently in the market to purchase a home and haven’t purchased one in the past year, 69% believe the dream of owning a home is not very attainable.

The KeyBank Home Buyer Credit is one of three special purpose credit programs2 (SPCPs) from KeyBank. The KeyBank Neighbors First Credit3, provides up to $5,000 in credits toward closing costs and other pre-paid fees that may come with financing a new home to homebuyers for the purchase of eligible properties in eligible communities. The Neighbors First Credit launched in July 2023. Through this program, Key has funded more than $845,000 in credits, helping 169 clients.

In addition, the Key Opportunities Home Equity Loan4 provides affordable terms for borrowers with qualifying properties to refinance their primary residence to a lower interest rate, consolidate debt, finance home improvements, or tap into their equity when needed. This loan features a fixed rate, with no origination fee, and a first or second lien option for loans up to $100,000. Since the program began on March 1, 2023, through June 26, 2024, KeyBank funded $11.7 million in loans, helping 233 clients secure loans for their primary home in designated communities.

“The KeyBank Home Buyer Credit, and all of our special purpose credit programs, are helping our clients achieve something many think is unattainable, providing them with a safe, comfortable home that doubles as a wealth building tool,” said Rachael Sampson, head of community banking for KeyBank’s consumer bank. “This latest milestone reflects our enduring commitment to helping make homeownership achievable and sustainable for our clients.”

Learn more about KeyBank’s home lending opportunities and programs, determine whether a property qualifies for Special Purpose Credit Programs, or get started on the journey to homeownership by visiting key.com/communitylending. For details on the current state of local markets and to answer any questions you may have, including whether a property qualifies for Key’s Special Purpose Credit Programs, KeyBank Mortgage Loan Officers are available to help.

ABOUT KEYCORP

KeyCorp’s roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, KeyCorp is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $187 billion at March 31, 2024.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.

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NMLS #399797. Mortgage and Home Equity Lending products offered by KeyBank are not FDIC insured or guaranteed. KeyBank extends credit secured by residential real estate without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status. All credit products are subject to collateral and/or credit approval, terms, conditions, availability and are subject to change.

CMFA #240628-2668030

1 Available on primary residence first lien purchases only. Property must be located in an eligible community as determined by KeyBank. Eligible Communities are subject to change without notice. Additional terms or restrictions may apply. Ask us for details.

2 Special Purpose Credit Programs (“SPCPs”) are, generally, programs that are established to meet special social needs or the needs of economically disadvantaged persons by extending credit to persons who would probably be denied credit or would receive it on less favorable terms, under certain conditions. See 15 U.S.C. § 1691(c)(1)-(3); 12 C.F.R. § 1002.8(a).

3 Available on primary residence first lien purchases only. Property must be located in an eligible community in KeyBank’s retail footprint or Florida. Eligible communities are determined by KeyBank and subject to change without notice. Additional terms or restrictions may apply. Ask us for details.

4 Loan features reduced interest rate and no origination fees. Available on existing primary residence and loans up to $100,000. First or second lien only. Loan must close in a branch. Property must be located in an eligible community in KeyBank’s retail footprint. Additional terms or restrictions may apply. Ask us for details.

To apply for a home equity loan, you must:

Be 18 years of age or older 
Live within the following states: AK, CO, CT, ID, IN, MA, ME, MI, NY, OH, OR, PA, UT, VT, or WA 
Agree to provide additional personal and business information, if requested, such as tax returns and financial statements 
Certify that all information submitted in the application is true and correct 
Authorize the bank and or a credit bureau to investigate the information on the application