Aug 23, 2023 | Business
JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s international payment brand, will donate 70 thousand USD to support the recovery of Maui, Hawaii, which was severely damaged by the recent fires. JCB will consult with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to determine the recipients of the donation.
“We would like to express our deepest condolences to those who have lost their lives and those affected by the major wildfires on the island of Maui. Our prayers go out to the residents of Maui for a speedy recovery,” said Takayoshi Futae, President & Chief Executive Officer, JCB Co., Ltd.
Donations can be made with your JCB Card (in US dollars and Japanese yen only) to the Maui Strong Fund (Hawai’i Community Foundation), recommended by the State of Hawaii and Maui County in response to the recent massive fire damage on the island of Maui. Donations will be used for relief and recovery efforts on Maui.
[To make a donation by JCB Card]
(1) Eligible cards: All JCB Cards
(2) How to make a donation:
Please refer to the HOW TO HELP section on the Maui Wildfires Update page of the Hawaii Tourism Authority website.
Click here for Maui Wildfires Update on the Hawaii Tourism Authority website
https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/maui-and-hawai%CA%BBi-island-wildfire-update/
JCB and Hawaii have a long-standing relationship. Hawaii was one of the first locations for JCB’s overseas expansion and an office was opened in 1989. Hawaii has been one of the most important areas visited by many JCB cardholders. JCB promotes tourism in Hawaii through various services in cooperation with local companies. In addition, JCB’s social activities include working with Malama Hawai’i, the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s responsible tourism initiative, and sponsoring the Honolulu Museum of Art.
About JCB
JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 43 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 154 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/
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Jul 22, 2021 | Business
Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (“Sino Biopharmaceutical” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (HKEX:1177), a leading and innovation-driven pharmaceutical conglomerate in the PRC, has announced the donation of cash and supplies valued at RMB10 million to support Henan for flood relief and preventing epidemic.
Henan province has been afflicted by the torrential rain storm and the severe flooding has drawn widespread concern. When a place is in trouble, help from all sides come to the rescue. With this thought in mind, Sino Biopharmaceutical, in fulfilling its social responsibility and living up to its role as a pharmaceutical company dedicated to healthcare, has donated both cash and emergency relief supplies each valued at RMB5 million via the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R. These funds and supplies are to be used in supporting Henan province’s efforts to provide emergency medical and rescue and relief services and prevent the emergence of an outbreak of disease or an epidemic in the wake of the devastation so as to protect the lives, safety and health of the public in Henan.
Ms. Cheng Cheung Ling, Vice Chairwoman and Executive Director of Sino Biopharmaceutical, said, “Capitalising on its professional strengths in the biopharmaceutical industry, the Group will closely monitor health issues and epidemic prevention preparations subsequent to this natural disaster, and donate supplies and medicines. Sino Biopharmaceutical regards safeguarding public health as its mission and responsibility. Let’s stay together through thick and thin. Keep fighting and don’t give up, Henan!”
About Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (HKEX:1177)
Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited is a leading, innovative R&D driven pharmaceutical conglomerate in the PRC. Its business encompasses a fully-integrated chain which covers an array of R&D platforms, a line-up of intelligent production and a strong sales system. The Group’s products have gained a competitive foothold in various therapeutic categories with promising potentials, comprising a variety of biopharmaceutical and chemical medicines for tumors, liver diseases, cardio-cerebral diseases, orthopedic diseases, respiratory system diseases and parenteral nutrition.
Sino Biopharm is a constituent stock of the following indices: MSCI Global Standard Indices – MSCI China Index, Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Healthcare Index, Hang Seng SCHK Mainland China Healthcare Index, Hang Seng Composite LargeCap Index, Hang Seng Composite LargeCap & MidCap Index, Hang Seng China (Hong Kong-listed) 100 Index and Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index, etc.. Sino Biopharm was ranked as one of “Asia’s Fab 50 Companies” by Forbes Asia for three consecutive years in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
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May 19, 2021 | Business
SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), a company on a mission to create better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together, has announced that it will support Jobs for Americas Graduates (JAG)s Affiliate Assistance Program (AAP).
In the last four decades, JAG Affiliates, staff, and Specialists have helped over 1.5M of our nations most underserved youth overcome significant economic, emotional, and academic challenges. The donation from SHRM will help cover the cost of the Affiliate Assistance Program (AAP), a 24/7 online service that will support JAG affiliate staff, Specialists and household members.
Services provided through the Affiliates Assistance Program include:
- Masters level clinician for in-the-moment support and guidance when you need someone to talk to
- Behavioral health resource navigation including short-term counseling support
- Consult with a legal or financial expert
- Request childcare or eldercare referrals
- Browse lifestyle management resources
- Participate in a training or the monthly webinar series on the BHS Portal
The 76,000 students that JAG serves across 40 states have been hit the hardest and likely will be impacted for the longest by this COVID pandemic. Many were experiencing significant barriers before the crisis hit, including poverty, homelessness, trauma, food-insecurity, and more, and now those scenarios are even more acute, given the loss of jobs and income many are facing, said Ken Smith, President of Jobs for Americas Graduates.
The JAG National Network of quickly transitioned to virtual services, offering remote learning and support when schools closed. JAG Specialists (teachers) are engaging regularly with students across the country, ensuring that their basic needs are met and that theyre continuing to pursue positive career pathways.
SHRM and JAG share a common goal: Breaking down barriers to employment and creating brighter futures for all, said Emily M. Dickens, SHRM Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary. As we strive to create better workplaces for a better world, SHRM is thrilled to partner with JAG as they help the next generation overcome academic, economic, and emotional hurdles.
Ensuring that employees have access to timely and high-quality resources during a period of challenge and change is absolutely critical, said Sean Sullivan, SHRM Chief Human Resources Officer. At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major psychological and economic toll on Americans, HR professionals serve as the backbone of our countrys workplacesworking around the clock to provide support to employees and their families.
As businesses and schools continue to adapt in response to COVID-19, JAG, their state-based Affiliates, and dedicated JAG Specialists continue to provide ongoing services to 76,000 youth across the country so they are prepared for the competitive job market following graduation. Ensuring that JAG Affiliates, staff and Specialist have access to timely and high-quality resources during such a difficult time is a top priority.
About Jobs for Americas Graduates
The JAG National Network has a footprint across 1,500 communities in 40 states and impacts more than 76,000 youth annually. JAG graduates consistently achieve outstanding results, including a 95.7% graduation rate. JAG graduates are 230% more likely to be employed full-time compared to their peers, and twice as likely to go to college. For more information, visit https://jag.org.
About SHRM
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting todays evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally. Learn more at SHRM.org and on Twitter @SHRM.
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