KANSAS CITY, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Prairie, een bedrijf dat voor 100% in handen is van werknemers, kondigt met trots aan dat het met zijn meest recente hercertificering als B Corp nu de hoogst gewaardeerde B Corp ter wereld is, met een opmerkelijke B Impact Score van 192,9. Met deze prestatie staat Global Prairie aan de top van bijna 10.000 B Corps wereldwijd, een gemeenschap van bedrijven die voldoen aan de hoogste normen op het gebied van sociale en milieuprestaties, verantwoordingspli
Month: June 2025
Global Prairie arrive en tête du classement des B Corp avec une nouvelle certification
KANSAS CITY, Missouri–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Prairie, une benefit corporation (« entreprise d’intérêt pour la société ») détenue à 100 % par ses employés, est fière d’annoncer qu’avec sa recertification la plus récente en tant que B Corp, elle est devenue la B Corp la mieux notée au monde, atteignant un score d’impact B (remarquable) de 192,9. Cette réussite place Global Prairie en tête des quelque 10 000 B Corps à travers le monde, une communauté d’entreprises qui répondent aux normes les pl
Ashley and Hope to Dream Host Sweet Dreams Summer Fest
Partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, 100 beds were provided to children in need
RIPLEY, Miss., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ashley, in partnership with Hope to Dream and the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, brought smiles and sweet dreams to 100 local children through a special bed donation event. The celebration, which took place at the Boys & Girls Club in Ripley, combined summer fun with a life-changing surprise for deserving families.
Recipient children and their families enjoyed an evening filled with summer-themed activities, games and a meal before the exciting bed reveal. The event culminated in an emotional moment when each child discovered they would receive their very own bed, complete with a mattress, frame, bedding and a pillow. Volunteers from Ashley Furniture Industries’ local Mississippi facilities helped create an atmosphere of fun and celebration.
“As one of the largest employers in North Mississippi, we’re deeply committed to making a difference in our community. Through Hope to Dream, we’re not just providing 100 children with beds – we’re investing in the future of families right here where our team members live and work,” said Earnie Gates, Senior Director of Upholstery, Ashley Furniture Industries. “Our partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi allows us to directly impact our neighbors and strengthen the community that has supported Ashley’s growth for many years.”
The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi has been instrumental in connecting Ashley with families in need. Zell Long, CEO, shared, “Quality sleep is fundamental to a child’s development, academic success and overall well-being. This generous donation from Ashley will make a lasting impact on these children and their families.”
Since its inception, Hope to Dream has helped more than 180,000 children receive better sleep through bed donations. The program continues to grow through a portion of proceeds from every mattress purchase at participating Ashley retail locations being donated to Hope to Dream.
For more information about Hope to Dream, visit www.ahopetodream.com.
Video Press Release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaJMrYnyyWk
Hope to Dream – Hope to Dream believes that every child deserves a good night’s sleep. Founded in 2010 on that guiding principle, the Hope to Dream organization provides beds to children in need across the U.S. and Canada. Every mattress purchased from a participating Ashley retail location helps Hope to Dream fulfill its mission to provide every child with a good night’s sleep. Since inception, more than 180,000 children have received a brand-new bed. Those wishing to nominate a child can visit www.Ahopetodream.com or visit a local Ashley store for more information.
Ashley is committed to being your trusted partner and style leader for the home. This commitment has made Ashley the largest furniture store brand in North America and one of the world’s best-selling home furnishing brands with more than 1,100 store locations in 70 countries.
Start designing your dream home today. Visit Ashley online at www.ashley.com. Connect on social media through Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok, and check out our design-focused boards on Pinterest.
Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) feels that every person deserves more value for their money. Established in 1945, Ashley is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world and strives to be the most innovative and competitive home furnishings company on the planet. From design through fulfillment, Ashley is committed to delivering the world’s best home furnishing values, selection and service, and earning the loyalty and trust of its customers every day. Visit Ashley online at www.ashleyglobal.com and “like” Ashley Furniture Industries on Facebook.
Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi Since 1996, Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi has been here for our community serving youth 6 to 18 years of age year-round and giving children a safe place to go after school and during summer months. Today, our Clubs are still providing great services and programs and is in a place to do more for North Mississippi than ever before. We have five Clubs serving more than 1,700 youth in Lee, Lafayette, Tippah and Union counties. Boys & Girls Clubs meet the social, physical and educational needs of children through quality programming.
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Betsy Ottman
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Dionisio Gutiérrez Leads Summit for Freedom and Democracy in Ibero-America
MADRID, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From May 20 to 23, Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo held the 6th Citizen Convention in Spain—a summit that reaffirmed Ibero-America’s most important mission: to rescue politics and, now more than ever, to defend the principles of freedom as the only path toward building successful nations. Dionisio Gutiérrez served as the host and articulating voice of this forum, which brought together former presidents, intellectuals, academics, and former officials from Western security agencies.
The event was inaugurated on May 20 in Madrid with the “Dinner for Freedom”, an evening that marked the beginning of three days of idea exchange and proposal analysis. In his speech, Gutiérrez warned about the advance of populism and authoritarianism in Latin America and called for restoring trust in politics through integrity. He also evoked the moral and intellectual legacy of Mario Vargas Llosa in upholding the values of freedom and democracy across Ibero-America.
The following day, at the historic Ateneo de Madrid, Gutiérrez took part in the events organized by the Liberty and Democracy Group and the International Foundation for Freedom. There, he highlighted the shared commitment to building a free, institutional, and pluralistic Ibero-America. “We need to promote liberal principles in the face of ideological confusion affecting both the elites and the citizenry,” Gutiérrez told an audience of former presidents, lawmakers, writers, and scholars.
The summit’s central session took place on May 22 at the Teatro Campoamor in Oviedo, where Gutiérrez officially opened the 6th Citizen Convention before an audience of 1,300 attendees and two dozen media outlets.
In his speech in Oviedo, Gutiérrez was emphatic: “Freedom is a wounded word in Latin America. We live under the false freedom of despots, who distort it, manipulate it, and turn it into an instrument of subjugation.” In response to this decline, he announced the creation of the Permanent Academic Forum, a space to debate ideas and turn them into concrete proposals for the region.
To close the 6th Citizen Convention, a special tribute to Ibero-American migration was held at the Archivo de Indianos and Museo de la Emigración in Colombres, Asturias. There, Dionisio Gutiérrez raised the flag of Guatemala as a symbol of the historic bond between both sides of the Atlantic.
The event honored the memory of Ibero-American migrants as builders of identity and freedom—an emotional finale that reaffirmed the Encuentro’s spirit of integration.
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Pivot Bio Appoints Debra Frimerman Chief Legal Officer
MINNEAPOLIS, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative agtech companies, today announced the appointment of Debra Frimerman to the position of chief legal officer. Frimerman assumes the role following the departure of General Counsel Devang Shah, who is leaving the company to pursue a new opportunity.
Frimerman brings more than two decades of legal acumen and strategic business development experience to the role. She will oversee Pivot Bio’s legal, compliance and governance functions, guiding the company through its continued scale-up in North America and global expansion efforts. This includes the critical role of protecting Pivot Bio’s portfolio of patents. Frimerman will continue serving on the executive leadership team and reporting to Chief Executive Officer Chris Abbott.
“Debra is a trusted leader who understands both the letter of the law and the ambitions of a high-growth, science-driven company,” said Abbott. “Her experience navigating complex transactions, coupled with her track record of delivering strategic partnerships, makes her the ideal chief legal officer for Pivot Bio as we enter our next chapter of growth and innovation. I would also like to recognize Devang for his notable contributions across the company’s legal operations and as a valued adviser to our leadership, board and investors.”
Since joining Pivot Bio, Frimerman has served as chief business development officer, playing a notable role in driving new revenue streams, negotiating high-impact partnerships and positioning the company for long-term growth.
Prior to Pivot Bio, Frimerman served as general counsel, corporate secretary and chief compliance officer at Calyxt, where she led legal, licensing, intellectual property, risk and compliance. While there, Frimerman led the successful series of mergers between Calyxt and Cibus, with the combined company valued at over $650 million, and was instrumental in working with the board and public and investor markets. She also held the role of associate general counsel at Syngenta, where she was head of legal for Syngenta Seeds, its U.S. seeds business, and played a key role in global technology licensing. Frimerman has advised on a multitude of public and private securities offerings collectively raising over $1 billion.
Frimerman began her legal career as a corporate lawyer at Stoel Rives and Lindquist & Vennum. She received her JD from the University of Minnesota, magna cum laude, and earned a BA in economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
About Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative agtech companies, delivers to farmers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to reliably and productively grow the food the world needs in the face of increasing volatility.
Currently available in North America and soon in Brazil, the company’s products are a breakthrough innovation and one of the agriculture industry’s most promising climate solutions. Pivot Bio has been recognized three times by TIME magazine on its annual list of best inventions, by Fast Company on its World Changing Ideas and World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies lists, by CNBC on its Disruptor 50 list of private companies, by Fortune on its Impact 20 list of startups driving social good and by MIT Tech Review as one of 15 climate tech companies to watch.
For more information, visit pivotbio.com
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Trane Technologies Honored for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship With Inclusion on The Civic 50
SWORDS, Ireland, June 4, 2025 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized as one of the most community-minded companies in the United States by being included on The Civic 50. For over a decade, this prestigious list, curated by Points of Light, has set the standard for corporate citizenship, highlighting how top companies integrate social impact and community engagement into the core of their business operations.
“We are deeply honored to receive this prestigious recognition from Points of Light,” said Deidra Parrish Williams, Trane Technologies’ leader of Citizenship and Community Engagement and Executive Director, Trane Technologies Foundation. “We are committed to creating a sustainable future that strengthens our industry, protects our planet, and empowers the next generation of leaders to transform the world. Being named to The Civic 50 is a testament to years of dedication to this work, and to the thousands of employees around the world who bring our commitments to life by engaging in their communities.”
“In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers, and stakeholders,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. “Companies like Trane Technologies are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employees’ well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they’re extremely deserving of this recognition.”
Trane Technologies is paving the way with its corporate citizenship strategy, Sustainable Futures, which focuses on broadening access to STEM education and career pathways. This includes a commitment to invest $100 million and 500,000 volunteer hours in building sustainable futures in our communities over ten years from 2020 to 2030. Last year, over a thousand Trane Technologies employees participated in a Global Time of Service event, contributing approximately 3,200 volunteer hours over a period of a few weeks to various causes.
Learn about our community impact in our 2024 Sustainability Report.
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About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Visit tranetechnologies.com.
About The Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation
The Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation is a philanthropic 501(c)3 established and funded by the company to act as its primary philanthropic vehicle. As such, its focus is on developing non-profit relationships that specifically advance its corporate citizenship strategy, Sustainable Futures, which focuses on broadening access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and green careers. Through the Foundation and other philanthropic initiatives, Trane Technologies has pledged to invest $100 million to this work by 2030 and we are on track to deliver.
About Points of Light
Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to take action that creates a positive impact through volunteering and civic engagement. Through partnerships with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs for healthier and more resilient communities. As the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers across 32 countries. For more information, visit https://www.pointsoflight.org/.
Trane Technologies Honored for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship with Inclusion on The Civic 50
SWORDS, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized as one of the most community-minded companies in the United States by being included on The Civic 50. For over a decade, this prestigious list, curated by Points of Light, has set the standard for corporate citizenship, highlighting how top companies integrate social impact and community engagement into the core of their business operations. “We are deeply honored to receive this pres
BMI Imaging Systems Achieves SBA Certification as a Veteran-Owned Small Business
BMI Imaging proudly joins the ranks of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, continuing a legacy of service and excellence.
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BMI Imaging Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been officially certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB). This certification highlights BMI’s ongoing commitment to supporting its community and reflects the company’s proud legacy of veteran leadership.
Before joining BMI, Will Whitney, BMI’s President & CEO, graduated from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned as an officer in the Marine Corps, earning the occupational specialty of Infantry Officer after basic school. He deployed twice and was honorably discharged as a Captain in 2013. Will shared his thoughts on the milestone: “It’s exciting that BMI is now officially certified as a Veteran-Owned Small Business. Although we’re now ‘official,’ my grandpa, a World War II Navy vet who fought in the Pacific, started the company, so we were ‘veteran-owned’ before it was even a thing. It’s an honor to continue his legacy of service, hard work, and dedication.”
BMI’s VOSB certification opens new opportunities for the company to continue its mission of delivering top-tier digital scanning and cloud hosting services to businesses, government entities, and educational institutions, while embracing the values of integrity, discipline, and commitment instilled by its founder’s military service.
About BMI
Established in 1958 as Bay Microfilm Incorporated, BMI Imaging Systems embarked on a mission to assist County Recorders with archiving land records on microfilm. By the 1960s, our reach extended to California’s premier universities, preserving their invaluable books and manuscripts. Additionally, our Library Microfilms Division formed strategic partnerships with over 200 newspapers, ensuring California’s rich local history remained accessible for future generations.
Thanks to our unwavering commitment to precision and customer satisfaction, the subsequent two decades saw a surge in our clientele from government, education, and commercial sectors.
As the ’90s rolled in, the shift to digital was unmistakable. Staying ahead of the curve, BMI embraced this evolution, assisting clients in transitioning to electronic document management. We expanded our services to include digitization and began equipping clients with on-site document management software solutions.
Today, we proudly operate two advanced imaging facilities, backed by a dedicated team of over 60 professionals. At the heart of BMI is our passion for quality, innovation, and security. We specialize in crafting tailor-made solutions for our diverse client base. Beyond top-tier document imaging and indexing, we offer a range of cloud hosting services, including public, private, and CJIS-compliant platforms. Our in-house software team, alongside project management and IT specialists, ensures we remain at the forefront of technology and customer service.
Contact
Website: www.bmiimaging.com
Email: marketing@bmiimaging.com
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Teva 2024 Healthy Future Report: Access to Medicines Programs
Access to Medicines Programs
In 2020, we committed to launching eight Access to Medicines programs by 2025, aimed at providing treatments to underserved populations worldwide via customized, localized models conducted with partner organizations, and tailored to meet specific national health challenges.
Having launched two new access programs in 2024 (El Salvador and Strategic Emergency Stockpile), we surpassed our goal a year early, with a total of nine programs launched: four programs are eligible for inclusion in our product volume sustainability-linked bond (SLB) target.
Our programs consist of product donations or social business programs, and each supports global health needs by reaching undeserved communities.
- In 2024, we donated more than 17.9 million tablets/doses of medicines through our designated access initiatives, worth over $23.3 million1, through our strategic access programs. Of these, over 3.6 million tablets/doses were donated through programs included in our SLB target.
- Through our social business programs, we sell our products at a low cost to partners, who then distribute to underserved patients, making a sustainable, positive impact while supporting our business. In 2024 we supplied more than 2.2 million tablets/doses of medicines through such channels.
Increasing Regulatory Submissions In LMICs
In addition to the efforts previously mentioned, to enhance access to medicines to underserved populations, our International Market Region supports our access efforts to increase regulatory submissions of WHO EML products across key therapeutic areas, in LMIC, in line with our SLB target. Between 2022 and 2024 we filed 74 submissions and, in January 2025, we achieved our target of 75 submissions.
1 Worth of medicine provided is represented in wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) or the local market equivalent.
Other Access to Medicines initiatives
In addition to our nine strategic access programs, we continuously explore other opportunities to support underserved patients and those facing emergencies and disasters, so they can obtain the medicines they need. In 2024, our progress included:
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Addressing Emergencies and Disasters
We reinforced our longstanding commitment to support patients in need during emergencies and disasters through our strategic partnerships and timely interventions. By leveraging our extensive network of credible suppliers and partners, we serve as a trusted collaborator with healthcare organizations to address urgent medical needs.For example, during hurricanes Milton and Helene, Teva donated over 1.5 million doses of products including medications indicated in diabetes, CVD, respiratory diseases, diarrhea, epilepsy and infectious diseases.
Additionally, we introduced our new Strategic Emergency Stockpile (SES) program, working with Direct Relief to provide products to support disaster relief efforts worldwide.
- USA Inhaler Access Program
We launched a new initiative in partnership with Direct Relief to make two of Teva’s generic inhalers available free of charge for uninsured patients at charitable clinics in the USA - Teva Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program
Since 2013, the Teva Cares Foundation2 has provided certain Teva medicines at no cost to patients in the USA who meet specific insurance and income eligibility criteria. In 2024, the Foundation donated medicines worth over $298.9 million.
“Sustainability linked bond” (SLB) indicates program eligible to the SLb target.
1 Worth of medicine provided is represented in wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) or the local market equivalent.
2 Teva Cares Foundation is a separate legal entity funded by Teva.
Our Nine Access Programs
In 2024, we launched two new Access Programs:
- Strategic Emergency Stockpile (SES) – Sustainability linked bond
The SES program supports the Strategic Emergency Stockpile, an initiative managed by Direct Relief. It ensures that essential medical supplies are readily available for rapid deployment in crisis situations, thereby enhancing the resilience and responsiveness of healthcare systems worldwide. By maintaining a strategic reserve of vital medications, Teva and Direct Relief can promptly react to address health emergencies, mitigate the impact of disasters and support affected communities.
2.6 million doses of medicine worth approximately $123,0001 reaching over 16,500 patients - El Salvador – Sustainability linked bond
People with low income in El Salvador have little or no access to basic healthcare services, while the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to grow. In 2024 we partnered with Americares and FUSAL to launch a program enhancing access to medicines for vulnerable populations in El Salvador. The program is active in clinics in two cities and focuses on NCDs such as cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, diabetes and pain management.
183,000 doses of medicine worth approximately $283,0001 reaching approximately 4,400 patients
Below we outline progress during 2024 for our previously launched programs:
- Malawi, Uganda, Botswana, Tanzania and Rwanda – Sustainability linked bond
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a childhood cancer crisis due to a lack of pediatric cancer care. We support Global HOPE, providing medicines for children with cancer and blood disorders in the region. In 2024 we delivered more than 756,000 doses of medicine worth $13.7 million1, reaching over 42,000 patients. - Israel
The statusless population in Israel has no access to basic healthcare. We partnered with Terem Clinic, Naavat David, Ruth Clinic and Amcha to donate 16,500 doses of medicine worth $3,0001 to more than 350 patients without refugee status during the first quarter of 2024. This program has now concluded due to evolving priorities and changes in local clinic operations. - Spain
Approximately 1.5 million people in Spain cannot afford prescription medicines and health products for chronic diseases. We support Banco Farmacéutico to increase access to underserved populations. In 2024 we provided approximately 70,000 doses of medicine with an estimated reach of 1,200 underserved patients. - France
In collaboration with Pharmacie Humanitaire Internationale, we supply medicine to charitable care centers that give medication, consultations and social services to underserved patients. In 2024, the program reached approximately 59,000 underserved patients, providing almost 1.7 million doses of medicine. - Ghana – Sustainability linked bond
In Ghana, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, posing substantial burdens on healthcare systems and communities. In 2024 through our partnership with Breast Care International (BCI) and Direct Relief, we donated 330,000 doses of medicine worth almost $1.5 million1, reaching around 2,400 patients with breast cancer. - USA
Our program Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care helped to advance access to medicines and behavioral health services for uninsured and underserved patients. In 2024, we donated 14 million doses of medicine worth over $7.7 million1, reaching 49,000 patients. - Chile
The Communities Without Pharmacies project by Fundación Fracción opens pharmacies in rural areas for people living in poverty with chronic health needs. We supported Fundación Fracción in Chile in 2024, providing 472,000 doses of medicine, reaching around 12,300 patients.
Note: “Sustainability-linked bond” (SLB) indicates program eligible to the SLB target.
1 Worth of medicine provided is represented in wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) or the local market equivalent.
To learn more, read the full 2024 Healthy Future Report.
Read the full 2024 Healthy Future Report Disclosures.
Multiple Winners at the 2025 Rising Star Awards
Plenty of excitement in our London office this morning on the back of the fantastic news that we have three award winners (our most ever) in the 2025 Rising Star Awards by WeAreTheCity.
These prestigious awards spotlight the achievements of trailblazing women below senior leadership level and those who inspire the next generation. With over 1000 nominees this year across 20 industries the calibre of entries was truly exceptional and with that we are proud to announce our winners…
Amy Firkin – Rising Star 2025 in ESG
Navreet Kaur – Rising Star 2025 in Digital
Supriya Davda – Rising Star 2025 in HR & Recruitment
We would also like to highlight both Elena Koycheva, CFA, CAIA, CIPM who was shortlisted for the Rising Star award in ESG and to Dimuthu Ratnayake for getting shortlisted in the Men for Gender Balance category.
