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Originally published on NBC News. 

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification and the World Food Program offer a mathematical threshold for what constitutes a famine.

The dictionary defines famine simply as an “extreme scarcity of food,” but among world aid agencies addressing food insecurity, it has a much clearer definition and specific guidelines for when to classify a situation as such. According to the IPC, famine is a situation in which starvation and extremely critical levels of acute malnutrition are evident.

“It’s a technical term that sort of encapsulates a series of conditions,” said Tobias Stillman, Action Against Hunger’s director of technical services and innovation. “So very significant food insecurity, meaning people don’t have sufficient food to support their physiological need … so they are both experiencing hunger and physiologically in many cases, compensating for the lack of food.”

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About Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

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MIAMI, March 8, 2024 /3BL/ – Underscoring its commitment to sustainability, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today unveiled a new solar park at its Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic. The park’s 1,800-plus solar panels will supply 80 percent of the port’s energy demand.

Carnival Corporation, Carnival Cruise Line and Amber Cove Cruise Center celebrated with a ribbon cutting that was attended by government, industry and community leaders, including Joel Santos, minister of the presidency of the Dominican Republic, and Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

“As we bring guests to enjoy the beauty and rich culture of the Dominican Republic, we also take our environmental stewardship here and everywhere we visit very seriously,” said Duffy. “With this new solar park in Amber Cove, we are furthering our commitment to sustainability at our destinations by focusing on renewable energy sources to power the vast majority of the port’s needs.”

“On behalf of the Government, we celebrate this achievement, which makes Amber Cove the first cruise terminal in the country with a project of this scale,” said Joel Santos, minister of the presidency of the Dominican Republic. “This project will undoubtedly contribute to the production of clean energy and environmental sustainability in Puerto Plata, the first tourist destination in the Dominican Republic.”

The shift to renewable solar energy will replace most of the port’s current energy sources and reduce its reliance on fossil fuel-based energy, therefore reducing greenhouse gas emissions that would otherwise be produced. In total, the solar park is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1,000 tons per year – the equivalent to planting more than 30,000 trees.

Located in the heart of the Dominican Republic’s north coast just outside the historical town of Puerto Plata, Amber Cove Cruise Center is one of eight leading port destinations and exclusive islands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation. The 25-acre port features restaurants, shops, bars, pools, a zipline, waterfront and hilltop cabanas, and many shore excursion opportunities, such as snorkeling and a waterfall adventure. Four of the company’s cruise lines – Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises – regularly visit the cruise port, which celebrated one million arriving guests last December – accounting for more than half of all cruise guest visits to the Dominican Republic in 2023.

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About Carnival Corporation & plc 
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.

Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

For information on Carnival Corporation’s industry-leading sustainability initiatives, visit www.carnivalsustainability.com.

Carnival Corporation Media Contacts:

Amber Hastings, Carnival Corporation, amhastings@carnival.com

Ellie Beuerman, LDWW, ellie@ldww.co

About Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America’s Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 14 U.S., two Australian homeports and seasonally from Europe, and employs more than 48,000 team members representing 120 nationalities. Carnival’s fleet of 27 ships reflects an exciting period of growth since 2021. Carnival’s next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama in summer 2025.

About DR Cruise Port LTD (Amber Cove)

Carnival Corporation & plc and Grupo Rannik developed the port of Amber Cove, representing an $85 million investment. Since beginning operations in 2015, the port has welcomed more than 3.6 million guests. Amber Cove Cruise Center, a 25-acre facility, offers restaurants, shops, a swim-up bar, over-the-water cabanas and a zipline, and employs 120 people directly and more than 800 indirectly.

This release includes claims related to our greenhouse gas emissions reductions, goals, initiatives, accomplishments, and progress reports. Supporting data for such greenhouse gas emissions claims, including data verification information, is published in our Sustainability Reports on carnivalcorp.com/sustainability on an annual basis.

Logitech Blog

International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements and impact of women around the world. This year’s theme of “Inspire Inclusion” calls for action to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create environments where all women are valued and respected. At Logitech, we are committed to being an equitable workplace and believe everyone plays a role in creating an inclusive work environment.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, our commitment to inclusion extends beyond today. We foster an environment where everyone, regardless of gender identity, feels heard, respected, and valued. In celebrating the accomplishments of every individual, we acknowledge the importance of allyship and collaboration, breaking down barriers and creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

Whether in a personal or professional way, each one of us has been touched by a strong female presence in our lives, whether it’s a colleague, partner, family member, role model or someone else. Here are some of the many personal and professional messages shared by various Logitech leaders and employees on the influence and importance of women in their lives, both at work and in life. We believe the valuable roles and contributions of all women go beyond the workplace and should be recognized and celebrated everywhere.

And today at Logitech, I hope we Inspire Inclusion every day. We strive for 50-50 teams at all levels and functions in the organization, because we deeply believe that’s what’s best for the business. We design for inclusion, with tech products that are accessible for all. –Hanneke Faber, CEO

We at Logitech aspire to design a tech environment where all people have their voices amplified is a step toward truly embracing the contributions that women bring to the workplace and empowering them to flourish in their rightful positions as leaders and mentors of successful organizations. –Prakash Arunkundrum, COO

To me, women’s history month is about creating a world where all girls, all women and all people are accepted and included. It’s an honor to be part of a team working to make that a reality. –Samantha Harnett, Chief Legal Officer

As we celebrate the accomplishments of women worldwide today, let’s seize this International Women’s Day as a true call to action. This year’s theme, “Inspire Inclusion,” resonates deeply with me. Genuine equity demands embracing diverse perspectives and voices, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and included. –Delphine Donné, VP/GM, Personal Workspace Solutions

At Logitech, we believe that diversity is a destination while inclusion is the journey. –Kirsty Russell, Head, People & Culture

In principle, sports promise an even playing field, where meritocracy reigns, rewarding individuals based on their skill and dedication to improvement. However, the reality often falls short, particularly in certain domains like esports and racing, where diversity remains a challenge, notably for women. As we commemorate International Women’s Day tomorrow, it’s important we celebrate women and their achievements to date. –Ujesh Desai, GM, Gaming

Diversity of perspectives is the key to creating a more positive – and equal – future. Advancement is only achievable with the inclusion of women. –Anne Carrigy, CIO

Creating an environment that welcomes and empowers women in technology is a responsibility we all share. As men, in particular, we can improve by ensuring a more inclusive workplace for everyone, especially women. This means providing space for them to voice their opinions, making them feel valued and heard, and providing opportunities for them to lead and grow. –Jay Wilder, Head, Software

Today, I’m pausing to reflect on the incredible journey we’re on at Logitech. It’s a journey made deeply impactful by the diverse talents and unwavering commitment of my colleagues, many of whom are women, including in leadership roles that shape the direction of our work and our company culture. –Emerald De Leeuw-Goggin, Head, AI Governance & Privacy

I am living with three brilliant women who also happen to have a black belt in sass. Together, you three are a force to be reckoned with. You challenge me to be better, you enable me to see the world through a different lens, and you remind me every day that being the fourth smartest in the house is my most comfortable place. –Jonah Staw, Head, Global Direct E-Commerce & GM, Music

By inspiring inclusion, we invite multiple perspectives; perspectives that can inspire, challenge and help us make sense of the world in new and exciting ways. As someone leading Creative, Design and Innovation teams, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the 2024 International Women’s Day theme to Inspire Inclusion. –Malin Leschly, VP, Design & Brand Innovation

Mentors across Logitech gave me the opportunity to engage in new things, which created a wonderful but unconventional zig zagging career path for me. Today, I can listen, encourage and hopefully inspire others to be ambitious and do what excites them. I hope to reinforce the importance of all of our voices and I can remind us to include ourselves in our future.

–Michele Hermann, VP/GM, Head, Education Solutions

We still have a long road ahead. There are numerous gaps and inequalities that need to be addressed worldwide. Hence, I want to highlight the significant role that mentorship, allyship, sponsorship and community play in enhancing women’s representation. Cultivating these aspects is key to creating environments where women can thrive personally and professionally. –Justyna Lloyd, Associate General Counsel

I love this year’s IWD theme – Inspiring inclusion, because at Logitech that is what we strive to do every day. Not just internally with our teams, but through our products and how we approach business…In my current role I have the privilege of getting to nurture inclusion. I get to witness everyday how inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do but how it really does drive innovation and business results and that is a real privilege! –Elaine Laird, Head, Community & Advocacy

I wouldn’t be where I am today without strong female networks that have provided role models, mentoring, friendship, and advice over the years. Investing in making strong connections with other professional women has been a powerful career multiplier. It’s also the way I give back. –Hayley Nelson, Head, B2B Marketing

Women have shaped and had my back throughout my journey, and I hope I’ve returned the favor to those who’ve reached out or followed suit. –Leslie Howard, Head, Personal Workspace Solutions Marketing

Celebrating all women around the world. We can all make a difference by promoting the value of inclusion through our everyday actions. –Desiree Ortiz-Rodriguez, Head, Microsoft Commercial Alliance

At Logitech, I’m proud to say that my reporting line consists solely of women, all the way up to our CEO and Chairwoman. I only realized this a few days ago – and consider it quite special since I work in an IT organization, not usually the most female-dominated field! It’s a testament to the progress we’ve made towards equity and inclusion, but it also highlights that diversity is still a destination we’re striving towards. –Jeanne Marell, Design Guide, Global IT

Thank you Logitech for creating a work environment that values and supports women and thank you to all the women out there who uplift and celebrate each other, not just today, but every day. –Gina Giró i Aguirre, Product Counsel

As a woman in AV, I’ve navigated through a landscape often dominated by male perspectives, which presented both challenges and opportunities for growth. Seeing other women thriving in this field not only provides inspiration but also validates the importance of diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued. –Amina Jusovic, Territory Account Manager, Public Sector

Happy International Women’s Day to all!

New Holland, a brand of CNH, recently showed up as a Clean Energy Leader at the Salon International de l’Agriculture. 

The brand used its stand at the Paris Expo in France to generate awareness among institutions, politicians and the public about alternative fuel technologies already available as mature solutions to decarbonize agriculture.

On its stand at the SIA, the New Holland T6.180 Methane Power tractor with Dynamic Command transmission, the first and still only CNG-powered tractor in the industry, launched by New Holland in 2019 and already adopted by customers around Europe, took center stage.

New Holland’s stand was strategically positioned next to GRDF, the main distributor of natural gas in France. This proximity promotes the use of biomethane produced with waste and biomass. Using biomethane has a positive virtual circularity impact, and livestock and dairy farmers can produce biomethane from manure, resulting in a negative carbon footprint.

For the 2024 edition of the SIA, New Holland exhibited alongside important private and public institutional organizations such as the Ministry of Agriculture, food safety agencies, research institutes and farmers’ unions. Positioned as a Clean Energy Leader, CNH’s presence at SIA is a testament to the company’s commitment to a more sustainable future for farmers around the globe.

For the Kotex® She Can Initiative, #ProgressFeelsLike everyone working together to end period stigmas and remove barriers to champion women and girls everywhere.

On this International Women’s Day, we’re happy to announce a partnership with our Kotex® brand and She’s the First to promote access to education in schools and communities and open doors for women and girls to gain equal opportunities.

Since She Can’s inception five years ago, Kotex® and its partners WASH United, Plan International and Girl Up have impacted 100 million lives globally around menstrual hygiene management, access and education and fighting period stigmas. We’re excited that She’s the First has joined the Kotex® mission, and we’re looking forward to seeing the advancements we make together for women and girls.

About Kimberly-Clark:

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people’s most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what’s important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies(R) by Ethisphere for the fifth year in a row. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company’s 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.

Today marks International Women’s Day, with the prevailing theme this year being Investing in women. Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being is critical if we are to create a fairer and more prosperous society. Though progress has been made, gender equality remains a critical challenge, with an estimated $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures.

GRI has been at the forefront of recognizing the importance of this issue since 2016, setting the standards to disclose how organizations approach diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace. When an organization actively promotes diversity and equality at work, it can generate significant benefits for both the organization and workers. For example, organizations can gain access to a diverse pool of potential workers. These benefits also extend wider to society, as greater equality promotes social stability and supports further economic development. The disclosures in the GRI Standard 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity provide information stakeholders need on organizational impacts related to diversity and equality at work, and steps taken to manage them.

In recent years, there has been a greater understanding of organizations’ responsibilities concerning human rights and labor relations. This aligns with the increasing recognition of the need for more effective protection of human rights as outlined in international conventions. Organizations’ impact on their workforce and workers up and down the value chain is one of the most direct ways human and labor rights are affected by the entity. Increased stakeholder expectations on these topics were reflected in a survey conducted by GRI to identify the priority issues for the review of the existing Topic Standards. The survey revealed the need to refresh the current labor-related disclosures and develop new ones.

This is the impetus behind GRI’s groundbreaking project to revise eight labor-related Topic Standards. This process is rooted in the human rights-based approach and due diligence – the cornerstone of the GRI Universal Standards – and will pave the way for a more constructive dialogue and targeted action in relation to the most significant impacts organizations have on workers, women included. This endeavor is facilitated by a Labor Technical Committee (TC), comprising experts from various geographies and sectors, including civil society, mediating, labor, investment institutions, and businesses. Such multi-stakeholder representation ensures that standards are developed with a global perspective and in the public interest. Additionally, an Advisory Group (AG) has been appointed, with independent professionals supporting and advising the TC throughout the content development process.

“To achieve gender equality in the workplace, we need to understand the current reality of women’s access to promotions, and how women’s salaries compare to those of men. Equally, we need to understand the realities of other groups that have experienced discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, and other factors. This is why the revision of GRI disclosures is so important for companies based in the United States and around the world: they will provide hard data on where we are, enabling companies to show improvement over time.”

-Rachel Rigby, Senior Program Director at Verité, US-based member of Labor Advisory Group

Regardless of what it says in public or declares in its policies, a company cannot demonstrate its commitment to diversity and inclusion unless it is measuring and publicly reporting on its performance on this issue. I see the ongoing work to revise the labor-related disclosures – including the diversity and equal opportunity topic – as a unique opportunity to support companies in demonstrating accountability for setting and meeting critical DEI targets, regardless of where they are on the journey. Accountability requires transparency, and for transparency to be meaningful, the information provided has to be accessible, sufficient and aligned to the needs of stakeholders. The ongoing revisions are designed to support such meaningful transparency, and ensure that companies can demonstrate through appropriate metrics, their performance on critical diversity goals.

-Abiola Okepechi, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, ESG & Responsible Sourcing with Assent Inc, Canada-based member of Labor Advisory Group

At Walgreens Boots Alliance’s first-ever Healthy Communities Day, held in Chicago this week, participants celebrated the progress of WBA’s health-centered Environmental, Social & Governance strategy and crafted future ambitions for healthier communities around the world. Marking the launch of its ESG Report for 2023, the event brought together stakeholders active at the forefront of global impact issues, from climate change to healthcare access, for candid discussions of what’s next.

Representatives ranging from global enterprise leaders to small business owners to nonprofit founders gathered in the National Museum of Mexican Art for the day, itself a testament to Walgreens’ community involvement as a museum sponsor and just a short distance from the first Walgreens store opened in 1901. Here are six takeaways from the event.

None of us can do it alone. One theme throughout the day was that significant change comes when we work together and multiply our impact. WBA CEO Tim Wentworth set the tone for open partnership: “The most important part of our relationship is that we can share and define goals that we couldn’t achieve individually, but together we can exceed.”

Ornella Barra, WBA COO international and ESG committee chair, agreed, saying, “We understand the need to keep up at this work and will continue to make investments that improve the prospects and environment for our people and our consumers. We cannot achieve this alone.”

A heartfelt example of what we’ve already accomplished together, with partner Vitamin Angels and the support of our customers, team members and their incredible network, is the over 400 million parents and children around the world supplied with life-changing vitamins and supplements in the past 10 years. Watch Michaela’s story above to see the real-life change we’re making.

Climate change is closer than you think—and it’s personal. In a discussion moderated by Una Kent, WBA’s VP of ESG and DEI, International, panelists discussed the inextricable link between climate change and human health. David Croft​, Global Head of Sustainability at Reckitt, acknowledged a misconception that many people hear climate change and think of distant polar ice caps and not the impact right at their doorstep.

“Does that feel personal to you? Do you want to change something about something that’s so remote?” he asked. “One of the biggest things we’ve done together is start to change some of the conversation so that climate change becomes personal.”

In one such example, Sarah McDonald​, VP, Sustainability at Haleon, talked about a study that put trackers on children’s backpacks to see how much air pollution they ingested while walking to school. An alternate route on a less congested road meant less polluted air and better health outcomes in the long term.

So, what are we doing about it? We’re joining forces, for starters. WBA and each company represented on the panel are part of the Climate and Health Coalition, which formed in 2022 to help the private sector accelerate the transformation of our health and climate systems to improve outcomes for both people and planet. Read more about WBA’s commitment to a Healthy Planet.

Together we can localize healthcare. In a panel moderated by Alethia Jackson, WBA’s SVP of ESG and Chief DEI Officer, panelists discussed how 60% of health outcomes are driven by social determinants of health, such as your zip code. What this tells us is that healthcare is local and must be tailored to fit the unique needs of a community.

Each panelist represented a different point in the patient’s healthcare journey, such as vaccinating people in under-resourced countries, helping mothers through pregnancy, developing medicines and vaccines that can help with chronic disease, decentralizing and diversifying clinical trials, and making the LGBTQ+ community feel seen, heard and supported with their health needs. At the center of it all are pharmacists, embedded in their communities and empowered to provide education, access and care.

“Approximately 50% of our stores are located in medically underserved areas. Knowing our patients and customers in these communities has allowed us to work in tandem with partners who are also trying to help different segments of the population with the most need,” said Jackson. Read more about WBA’s commitment to Healthy Communities.

Sustainability works when we bring consumers along for the journey. Rajnish Kapur, SVP of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain, WBA, led a discussion on the influence retailers like WBA can have on creating a better environment through choices on supplier partners, transportation, packaging and more.

“We need to meet consumers where they are and bring them along with us. We can’t expect them to leap the Grand Canyon to come to where we are and our point of view as corporations,” said Jennifer Duran, global VP of Product Resiliency and Sustainability at Kenvue, maker of iconic brands like Band-Aid and Tylenol. This includes changing the narrative on sustainability from an add-on or afterthought to an integrated and expected feature of the products.

Small business owner Theresa Ging, CEO of Sugar Bliss, notes that in addition to sustainable packaging, it further supports the environment through a partnership with Plastic Bank, which removes plastic from the ocean and supports disadvantaged communities. “I realized the consumer I’m targeting understands that recyclable packaging probably costs more. They understand there’s a social mission and we’re giving back.”

Panelists agreed that making more inroads for small businesses to learn how to make sustainable choices would go a long way, and true to theme, working together between industry organizations, retailers and suppliers big and small was the way to do it. Read more about WBA’s commitment to Sustainable Marketplace.

Forging connections are critical to fighting cancer. Angela Bower, Senior Director of Health Services Diversity and Inclusion, brought together some of the most prominent players in cancer care, awareness and prevention to discuss what patients need now. When you learn that 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime, and most of our panelists were cancer survivors or family of cancer survivors, you begin to understand the magnitude.

The emotional needs of cancer patients came through clearly, as Stephanie Lieber, Executive Director of Imerman’s Angels said, “Like many folks on this panel, we do this so that no one faces cancer alone.”

Pharmacists in our stores can be an important lifeline for cancer patients, offering counseling on emotional, physical and financial needs. Through a partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, Boots pharmacists have been trained and had more than 150,000 supportive conversations with people with cancer.

Addressing inequities in cancer diagnosis and treatment was also a charged topic, with discussion on solutions as varied as educational materials for awareness starting at younger ages, culturally competent outreach in the Black and Hispanic communities, and increased diversity in clinical trials. Working together was also reinforced as the goal, as Paula Schneider, Chief Executive of Susan G. Komen said, “Be open to any partnership or one-plus-one-equals three situations. If we can figure out how to partner better together, the world will be a better place.”

Team members are the foundation of how we deliver on community health. Every person working at WBA, from customer service associates to pharmacists to supply chain and corporate support, has a role in our vision to be the leading partner in reimagining local healthcare and wellbeing for all. Sal Venegas, interim chief HR officer, said, “Our team members, our people, are the heart of the company and the key to our success.”

For the more than 331,000 team members at WBA, creating a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace is our goal. Mary Stutts, CEO at the Healthcare Businesswoman’s Association and event panelist, shared that “the majority of employees really want to be active in their community and to be proud of working for a company that is active in their community.” Listen to two of our team members talk about how this comes to life for them above.

Read more about WBA’s commitment to a Healthy and Inclusive Workplace.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme – inspire inclusion – resonates strongly with me. As a tech executive, board leader, partner, father and brother, I am surrounded by outstanding women in my professional and personal life. Every day I bare witness to their management of so many dynamics of life – whether it’s their careers at Lenovo, leading in workplace initiatives like employee resource groups (ERGs), community volunteerism, or supporting all of us in friendships, partnerships, or work as family members and caregivers.

Around the world and in so many cultures, the underpinnings of society seem to be held in place by women. Research continues to show that women spend a disproportionate amount of time caregiving, child rearing, and generally bringing order to the chaos of our homes. But in the U.S. alone, recent research by the Pew Center shares that while men and women’s earnings are becoming the same in a growing share of opposite sex marriages, domestic labor is still disproportionately handled by women. Women have been increasingly joining the workforce for decades, adding extraordinary value to our innovation, community, and economies. We all have an interest in sustaining the progress women have made, but we all need to join into the effort.

Whether it’s learning how to balance duties in our partnerships at home, be better allies in the workplace, or advocate on issues impacting the women in our lives, it is beyond time for men to engage as allies in the fight for women’s equality rather than watch from the sidelines. As a male executive of a global Fortune 500 Company and Chief Diversity Officer, this year’s call to action demonstrates the truth that gender equality cannot be achieved unless everyone is included. While today’s initiatives – many of them led by women – aim to inspire us and include us in the work toward gender equality, I believe we also need to inspire each other in inclusion.

At Lenovo, women have done an outstanding job of inspiring each other. Our women-focused employee resource groups have proliferated around the world and developed numerous focus groups for the key issues women face. While Women in Lenovo Leadership is our longest-standing ERG at Lenovo, within it we now have key resources for women in innovation or technical roles, as well as groups for new and expectant mothers, and women going through menopause. Women are aligning to share knowledge, resources and inspire each other and women in the community. With support from Lenovo Foundation, women at Lenovo have developed partnerships with Aj Ty V IT (Slovakia), Becomtech (France), Dress for Success (USA), Laboratoria (Latin America), Code Like a Girl (Australia) and Waffle (Japan). These partnerships are critical to our presence in communities as a global corporate citizen and ensure that progress made toward gender equity within Lenovo is also shared with our communities.

In addition to our charitable partnerships, Lenovo has committed to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles as a member of the UN Global Compact. For the past two years, Lenovo has also participated in Target Gender Equality, a specific program to engage companies in great equity for women in the workforce.

I know that men understand our role in a more inclusive future for women because of the tangible examples I see from my colleagues. At Lenovo we’re proud to honor managers who are working to make their teams more diverse and inclusive, we celebrate male allies leading community events like Girls Belong in Tech or mentorship with Laboratoria, and our leadership team stays focused on its goal to reach 27% female executive representation by 2025. I’m inspired by these examples, but in a company that’s 63% men, 71% men in technical roles, and 78% men in executive leadership, I know we have much farther to go. On International Women’s Day, my call to action for men is clear:

Go to an International Women’s Day event and celebrate the contributions of women in your company, community, and the world.Listen to women’s perspectives and seek to understand rather than solve, manage, or advise. Your presence is supportive enough.Be aware of gender roles and stereotypes in the workplace and at home, and work to deconstruct them. At the very least we need to question why they exist and whether they serve all of us, or a privileged few.

And for women, I hope they can also recognize allies and invite them on their journey toward greater equality. You never know how much someone may want to support your cause, but they may need an invitation to be included and inspired.

By Evelyn Mitchell

March is Women’s History Month. At Regions, this is a special time to remember the past, celebrate the amazing women in our company and communities, and empower our customers through financial advice and guidance.

I AM. WE ARE. – Celebrating Regions Today

Our collective history is part of who we are, and Regions is a stronger company today because of our associates.

Meet Danielle

I AM a Project Manager for Regions Mortgage division.

I AM a member of the Gen Z generation, though I borrow much of my music taste from Gen X (thanks mom and dad!).

I AM a lifelong learner and passionately curious about the world around me.

I AM an energetic volunteer and mental health advocate.

I AM a proud sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece, and friend.

During Women’s History Month, and every month, I AM grateful for the women who came before me and stand beside me, offering guidance, support, and encouragement to help me become a better version of myself every day.

WE ARE REGIONS:

Because of who I AM, WE ARE more curious, passionate, and futuristic!

Meet Floresha

I AM a Community Relations Officer at Regions.

I AM a mom, I AM a daughter, I AM a sister, I AM an auntie.

I AM a kidney donor. Sharing this gift with my big brother meant the world to me.

I AM the daughter of a veteran.

I AM a Black woman.

I AM a friend.

I AM a community partner.

During Women’s History Month, I honor the contributions of trailblazing women who have fought for justice. Their dedication and courage have helped shape our world and continue to inspire generations.

WE ARE REGIONS:

Because of who I AM, WE ARE more aware, purposeful and inclusive.

Empowering Women through Financial Guidance

At Regions we are committed to empowering our customers and offering financial advice and guidance all year round.

Regions Next Step financial wellness resources are designed to bolster money management skills and financial confidence for consumers and associates alike.

And, Regions’ newly launched Women + Wealth program delivers timely advice, guidance and resources that women can implement in making key financial decisions. Highlights include:

6 Money Management Tips for Women in their 20s and 30sWomen & Investing: A Fresh PerspectiveFinancially Confident Women – Wealth Podcast

Regions DEI Areas of Impact

DEI activities at Regions are focused on three areas of impact: workforce, workplace and marketplace.​​​​​​​

Workforce: View inclusion as a competitive advantage, with the goal of attracting, developing, and retaining talent.

Workplace: Create and maintain a work environment that is inclusive and where associates are encouraged to collaborate across differences.

Marketplace: Utilize DEI and social responsibility focus to strengthen our relationships with communities, clients, customers, and external stakeholders.

VIENNA, March 8, 2024 /3BL/ – SEMI Europe announced recipients of the SEMI European Award and Special Service Award for 2023 at the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe 2024). Dallal Slimani, Chief Strategy Officer at Schneider Electric, was honored with the European SEMI Award and Dr. Ivo Raaijmakers, Corporate Vice President and Executive Advisor at ASM, with the Special Service Award.

Established more than 30 years ago, the SEMI European Award and Special Service Award recognize key players in the global manufacturing supply chain, highlighting their leadership excellence and strategic contributions that lead to critical advances in the industry.

“We are honored to recognize Dallal Slimani and Dr. Ivo Raaijmakers for their outstanding leadership and tremendous contributions to the semiconductor community,” said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. “These extraordinary leaders have been instrumental in helping the semiconductor industry fulfill its ambitions and inspiring future generations to drive toward a sustainable future.”

“This award serves as a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of an incredible partnership with SEMI and all our partners,” said Slimani. “I am grateful for this remarkable acknowledgment. I firmly believe that by partnering and engaging in the Catalyze program, we can drive the necessary changes for our industry to contribute to a more environmentally sustainable planet. The Schneider Electric team takes pride in being part of this transformation.”

The SEMI European Award recognizes Slimani’s leadership in driving sustainability initiatives and implementing circular economy principles in Europe for Schneider Electric, which culminated with the Catalyze program, to help decarbonize the semiconductor value chain.

“It is exciting to see that ALD and PEALD, a little-known technology 25 years ago, turned into the critical deposition technology it is today,” said Dr. Raaijmakers. “Many teams at ASM contributed to this technology that today enables 3D devices with new advanced materials.”

Dr. Raaijmakers’ outstanding career and leadership was pivotal in the research, development and commercialization of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Plasma-enhanced ALD (PEALD) equipment and processes, technologies that shaped and continue to influence the semiconductor industry. The ingenuity of ASM’s Finnish ALD and Korean PEALD groups and integrating their innovations into a worldwide product portfolio drove the market success of the two technologies. Dr. Raaijmakers joined ASM in 1996 and served as CTO from 1999 through 2022.

Nominations for the 2024 SEMI European Award are open. Please see the award guidelines. Prior European SEMI Award recipients hailed from companies including Melexis, imec, Soitec, CEA-Leti, Technical University of Dresden, Catholic University of Leuven, STMicroelectronics, EV Group, Infineon, and the Fraunhofer Institute. See the list of past SEMI European Award recipients.

For more details, visit the SEMI European Award web page and connect with SEMI Europe on X or LinkedIn – @SEMIEurope, #SEMIEuropeAward.

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