Sentences with phrase «by social impact»

The study, performed by the Social IMPACT Research Center of the Heartland Alliance, looks like it was a pretty rigorous affair.

RiceBran Technologies (NASDAQ: RIBT and RIBTW)(the «Company» or «RIBT»), a global leader in the production and marketing of value added products derived from rice bran, today announced that the Company has entered into an exclusive strategic supply agreement for organic rice bran and an LLC Agreement for the formation of a jointly owned sales and marketing entity with the Bangkok, Thailand based Narula Group of Companies («Narula Group»), one of the world's largest growers of organic rice, which is controlled by social impact entrepreneur Arvind Narula.

The company is led by social impact entrepreneur Arvind Narula.

Success in this scheme was measured by social impact.

Chandigarh - based agri - analytics startup AgNext said it has raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a round led by social impact firm Omnivore.

Chandigarh - based agri - analytics startup AgNext said it has raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a round led by social impact...

There is potential for a revolution in philanthropy and capital markets, according to a report released today by the Social Impact Investment Taskforce.

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That could help curtail a true drug crisis with devastating economic and social impacts — and which was sparked, in large part, by the actions of huge pharmaceutical companies.

«People who live at least another few decades will likely be affected by diminished funding of Social Security, and also the economic impacts that impact the broader economy, including rising interest rates and inflation,» Hamrick said.

But perhaps more important, he hopes to influence other charitable organizations, by proving that combining business and charity is a surefire way to scale social impact.

But also read books and articles by experts in the field, particularly those on aspects of social impact investment.

Sozo Ventures led the round, and was joined by investors including Marc Benioff, Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, Social Capital, AME Cloud Partners and Rethink Impact.

In addition to catapulting EverFi into the ed tech big leagues, the fundraising round marks the debut deal for lead investor Rise, a newly established social impact investing fund managed by TPG Growth, a private equity firm that has also backed Internet hotshots like Uber and Airbnb.

The stand - off also comes amid a growing campaign by politicians, regulators and courts across Europe to rein in Google's power over the Internet search market and the impact it has on deeply ingrained social norms around personal privacy.

You can filter your search by dates, guests, and types (immersions which occur over multiple days, or experiences which last two or more hours) in categories that include classes and workshops, concerts, arts, food and drink, nature, sports, history, music, entertainment, health and wellness, nightlife, and social impact.

In this episode, Adil Al Zarooni, CEO of Al Zarooni Emirates Investments discusses his drive to excel as an entrepreneur, wherein he explains that he's motivated not just by financial objectives, but by social objectives that will see him and his business leave an impact in the UAE, as well as the wider MENA region.

We measure the impact social media has on e-commerce by looking at metrics such as conversion rates, average order value, and revenue generated by shares, likes, and tweets.

Another common misconception about social media is measuring the impact only by generated traffic.

Social The FreshWorks Fund has financed 22 food projects, impacting more than 2.3 million people, and aims to fund a total of 50 to 60 new grocery businesses by 2015.

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services are also impacted by the orders, which were reportedly handed down this week, and include a prohibition against some of the agencies posting on social media.

With legal B corporation status, companies are allowed to favour social impact over profit without the risk of being sued by shareholders.

The founder of IRIS International Consulting, social entrepreneur Dr. Maavi Norman bridges the gap by encouraging foreign investment in Africa, while supporting «deep local impact.»

The Social Entrepreneurship Spectrum: For - Profits With a Social Mission For some businesses, social impact can be measured by the size of the checks they Social Entrepreneurship Spectrum: For - Profits With a Social Mission For some businesses, social impact can be measured by the size of the checks they Social Mission For some businesses, social impact can be measured by the size of the checks they social impact can be measured by the size of the checks they write.

Of course, strong leadership also often goes hand in hand with bold ambition: Polman took a big risk by declaring his — to double the company's size even while reducing its environmental footprint and increasing its positive social impact.

The throwback theme even has an impact on social engagement: Last year's event experienced the broadest reach and engagement on NASCAR social platforms other than the Daytona 500, the sport's marquee race, and NASCAR digital platform visits increased by 35 percent.

In Michigan, the Michigan Pathways to Better Health (MPBH) program, implemented by the Michigan Public Health Institute and the Michigan Department of Community Health, is using tablet - based checklists to collect demographic information in communities with the greatest health needs and assess behavioral health, and social service factors impacting each patient to get a fuller picture of social determinants of health.

Whether impacted by various ad format performances, delivery & logistics, social commerce, or the worlds transition to mobile... the e-commerce research team at BI Intelligence has you covered.

Yet the longest lasting impact of the incident may very well be the buzz now permeating through social media and other gossip media pages about the salacious views expressed by the company's top brass.

A report published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation describes the social and economic impact posed by the people born between 1982 and 1999.

Another way is by paying special attention to social impacts, beyond what is required by law.

The company aims to be «the Chanel of social impact» by providing employment opportunities to women otherwise left unable to provide for their families in wartorn African communities.

Feeling that you're part of a community is also apparently a hefty immune system boost, Seppälä says, citing research that «shows that genes impacted by social connection also code for immune function and inflammation.»

As an example of its social impact, TriLinc says revenues for the Chilean timber exporter, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, have tripled, creating 500 jobs.

Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»

«Every single one of the businesses [in the SheEO program] is motivated by profound social impact.»

At LendUp, Eaddy has similarly put together a social impact team, which analyzes how well the company is serving its poorest clients, including how much it's able to save them by underwriting loans at cheaper - than - usual rates.

«By making this shift they clearly prioritized one over the other, and are potentially a bit nervous about the current (really negative) narrative about the negative impact of social media on society.»

Frustrated by the traditional foundation model in which programmatic impact is limited to the small grants budget, the foundation's board agreed to invest some endowment assets in ventures and funds that generated social and environmental benefits along with attractive returns.

Throughout the world, a growing number of social impact - motivated entrepreneurs like Mycoskie are doing well by doing good, truly making a difference in people's lives while generating economy - boosting profits in the process.

The Haskayne undergraduate program ranked third among 47 Canadian programs at integrating social and environmental impact management into its curricula, said Knight Schools 2010, released by Corporate Knights magazine.

Our business strategy is to generate competitive financial returns and positive economic, social and environmental impact by providing financing to SMEs, primarily in developing economies.

In a separate post on Facebook on Monday, Mr. Zuckerberg addressed how the social network was misused by Russians in the 2016 presidential election and said that Facebook would create the commission of researchers to study social media's impact on elections.

SOCIAL IMPACT X DESIGN From health care and education to housing and environmental degradation, learn how design has been used by businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to create inclusive products, services, and strategic frameworks that solve «wicked» problems, identify sustainable solutions, and create even greater benefits for the communities they serve.

In the public sector, accounting methods used by governments in education, health and social services impact on how these services are provided, who receives the services and the costs of these services.

The fund is managed by the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing, Canada's leading authority on social finance.

We offer philanthropists the opportunity to support high - impact social businesses that actually guarantee market linkages and ensure sustainable livelihood improvements for poor communities, supported by rigorous M&E.

Stellar was created by Ripple and Mt.Gox co-founder, Jed McCaleb, to make a currency with a more «fair distribution» and a focus on creating positive social impact for the world.

Proteocyte Diagnostics Inc., a company with a unique test for early identification of oral cancers, today announced an investment by Freycinet Investments, made possible by MaRS» SVX (Social Venture Connexion) impact investing platform.

You should receive Value from your technology — we strongly believe when you add up the time saved, improved social media results, actual business impact and the continual uptick driven by authentic word - of - mouth and brand advocacy, choosing Smync is pretty simple.

Impact investing is an exciting and rapidly growing industry powered by investors who are determined to generate social and environmental impact as well as financial reImpact investing is an exciting and rapidly growing industry powered by investors who are determined to generate social and environmental impact as well as financial reimpact as well as financial returns.