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Covid-19 and Responsible Business
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted the economy, people and the planet. Adopting a responsible business conduct approach in government and business responses to the crisis will generate short and long-term benefits such as increased resilience, a fairer and more inclusive distribution of benefits from recovery measures, and a stronger contribution to sustainable development.
Robert Walters- Career Support for Professionals affected by COVID-19
Robert Walters will assist professionals in Japan whose jobs have been impacted by the spread of COVID-19 worldwide.
“We are providing a free review service for both English and Japanese resumes which will also be available to individuals who have not yet registered with Robert Walters. We will endeavour to support everyone we can within our capacity.”
For those interested, Robert Walters will also introduce the latest recruitment information based on your skills and experience.
Read more HERE
Robert Walters- Career Support for Professionals affected by COVID-19
Robert Walters will assist professionals in Japan whose jobs have been impacted by the spread of COVID-19 worldwide.
“We are providing a free review service for both English and Japanese resumes which will also be available to individuals who have not yet registered with Robert Walters. We will endeavour to support everyone we can within our capacity.”
For those interested, Robert Walters will also introduce the latest recruitment information based on your skills and experience.
Read more HERE
Standard Chartered supporting communities in response to the Covid-19 Spread
Standard Chartered Bank Tokyo Branch has provided JPY10 million of funding for immediate relief from the impact of Covid -19 to two organizations in Japan. One is The Nippon Foundation for urgent support of its Covid-19 project and Ashinaga for its emergency fund to help orphaned students who suffer from the impact of Covid-19. The Nippon Foundation’s project is to develop facilities utilizing its own spaces such as Museum of Maritime Science, the Nippon Foundation Para Arena in Tokyo and more for medical/health care workers to take care of Covid-19 patients and families. Ashinaga has started the program of emergency relief fund to support orphaned students’ families who have lost income due to the Covid-19 spread.
Read more HERE
Standard Chartered supporting communities in response to the Covid-19 Spread
Standard Chartered Bank Tokyo Branch has provided JPY10 million of funding for immediate relief from the impact of Covid -19 to two organizations in Japan. One is The Nippon Foundation for urgent support of its Covid-19 project and Ashinaga for its emergency fund to help orphaned students who suffer from the impact of Covid-19. The Nippon Foundation’s project is to develop facilities utilizing its own spaces such as Museum of Maritime Science, the Nippon Foundation Para Arena in Tokyo and more for medical/health care workers to take care of Covid-19 patients and families. Ashinaga has started the program of emergency relief fund to support orphaned students’ families who have lost income due to the Covid-19 spread.
Read more HERE
JLR Coronavirus Support: Delivery of 3d-Printed Visors Begins and More than 300 Vehicles Deployed Globally
Jaguar Land Rover continues its efforts to support the fight against coronavirus by providing an additional 150 vehicles globally, taking the number supplied to frontline services to 308
- Jaguar and Land Rover thank all those around the world involved in the fight against coronavirus
- 308 vehicles now deployed globally to support emergency response organisations
- 90 Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles are supporting the Red Cross Societies and other frontline services in Australia, Spain, South Africa, Brazil, Italy, Belgium, Russia, Germany and The Netherlands
Read more HERE
JLR Coronavirus Support: Delivery of 3d-Printed Visors Begins and More than 300 Vehicles Deployed Globally
Jaguar Land Rover continues its efforts to support the fight against coronavirus by providing an additional 150 vehicles globally, taking the number supplied to frontline services to 308
- Jaguar and Land Rover thank all those around the world involved in the fight against coronavirus
- 308 vehicles now deployed globally to support emergency response organisations
- 90 Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles are supporting the Red Cross Societies and other frontline services in Australia, Spain, South Africa, Brazil, Italy, Belgium, Russia, Germany and The Netherlands
Read more HERE
University of Oxford responds to COVID-19
As Covid-19 continues its spread throughout the world, there is an urgent need for a concentrated international response. With borders closed and an apparent lack of coordinated global leadership in response to the pandemic, there is one place where there has been swift and sustained international action to combat the virus – universities. The UK is home to some of the world’s best institutions, and researchers up and down the country are working hard with colleagues throughout the world to put their knowledge and expertise to use in tackling this devastating virus.
With our huge Medical Sciences Division which has been ranked number one in the world in the Times Higher rankings for nine consecutive years, the University of Oxford has been quick to respond to the pandemic. At last count 113 Principal Investigators, 650 researchers, and a similar number of technical and support staff in Oxford have been working on Covid 19-related projects.
Read more HERE
University of Oxford responds to COVID-19
As Covid-19 continues its spread throughout the world, there is an urgent need for a concentrated international response. With borders closed and an apparent lack of coordinated global leadership in response to the pandemic, there is one place where there has been swift and sustained international action to combat the virus – universities. The UK is home to some of the world’s best institutions, and researchers up and down the country are working hard with colleagues throughout the world to put their knowledge and expertise to use in tackling this devastating virus.
With our huge Medical Sciences Division which has been ranked number one in the world in the Times Higher rankings for nine consecutive years, the University of Oxford has been quick to respond to the pandemic. At last count 113 Principal Investigators, 650 researchers, and a similar number of technical and support staff in Oxford have been working on Covid 19-related projects.
Read more HERE
Dyson Designs Ventilator in 10 Days for COVID-19 Patients
Billionaire founder Sir James Dyson revealed that his company has invented a ventilator to address the desperate need for the lifesaving devices. Dyson is renowned for its innovative vacuum cleaners and sleek hair dryers, but this week the British company has made headlines for stepping up in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Founder Sir James Dyson reports that his company has invented an entirely new ventilator to address the desperate need for the lifesaving devices. The CoVent was designed in just 10 days by leveraging Dyson’s existing digital motor, whose technology is already optimized for safety and efficiency.
Read more HERE
Dyson Designs Ventilator in 10 Days for COVID-19 Patients
Billionaire founder Sir James Dyson revealed that his company has invented a ventilator to address the desperate need for the lifesaving devices. Dyson is renowned for its innovative vacuum cleaners and sleek hair dryers, but this week the British company has made headlines for stepping up in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Founder Sir James Dyson reports that his company has invented an entirely new ventilator to address the desperate need for the lifesaving devices. The CoVent was designed in just 10 days by leveraging Dyson’s existing digital motor, whose technology is already optimized for safety and efficiency.
Read more HERE
Burberry Foundation COVID-19 Community Fund – Emergency Appeal
As part of the global effort to combat COVID-19, Burberry is dedicating its resources to support those impacted by the disease in a variety of ways, from manufacturing and donating PPE to hospitals, to funding vaccine research and community food banks. We are also supporting an emergency relief fund launched by the Burberry Foundation.
The Burberry Foundation was established by Burberry PLC in 2008 as an independent charity registered in the UK. Dedicated to using the power of creativity to drive positive change, the Foundation has set up the COVID-19 Community Fund to help vulnerable groups struggling as a result of the health emergency.
All monies raised by the Burberry Foundation in support of this fund will directly support the relief efforts globally through the procurement and distribution of PPE and other medical equipment, as well as donations to foodbanks and healthcare charities. Donations received so far have allowed the Foundation to help organisations in Florence, Hong Kong, New York and California.
Read more HERE
Burberry Foundation COVID-19 Community Fund – Emergency Appeal
As part of the global effort to combat COVID-19, Burberry is dedicating its resources to support those impacted by the disease in a variety of ways, from manufacturing and donating PPE to hospitals, to funding vaccine research and community food banks. We are also supporting an emergency relief fund launched by the Burberry Foundation.
The Burberry Foundation was established by Burberry PLC in 2008 as an independent charity registered in the UK. Dedicated to using the power of creativity to drive positive change, the Foundation has set up the COVID-19 Community Fund to help vulnerable groups struggling as a result of the health emergency.
All monies raised by the Burberry Foundation in support of this fund will directly support the relief efforts globally through the procurement and distribution of PPE and other medical equipment, as well as donations to foodbanks and healthcare charities. Donations received so far have allowed the Foundation to help organisations in Florence, Hong Kong, New York and California.
Read more HERE
Barclays launches £100 million COVID-19 Community Aid Package
Barclays is committed to helping its customers, clients, colleagues, and the wider community deal with the current unprecedented medical and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, and in preparing for recovery in its aftermath. Among other measures, the bank has already made available free everyday banking and overdrafts to 650,000 small businesses, waived overdraft and other fees for customers, and is helping to implement the UK Government’s support schemes.
“We will be setting out further programmes to assist businesses and households in the coming days and weeks.”
Today the company is announcing the establishment of The Barclays Foundation, initially to provide a COVID-19 Community Aid Package of £100 million to charities working to support vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19, and to alleviate the associated social and economic hardship caused by the crisis.
Read more HERE
Barclays launches £100 million COVID-19 Community Aid Package
Barclays is committed to helping its customers, clients, colleagues, and the wider community deal with the current unprecedented medical and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, and in preparing for recovery in its aftermath. Among other measures, the bank has already made available free everyday banking and overdrafts to 650,000 small businesses, waived overdraft and other fees for customers, and is helping to implement the UK Government’s support schemes.
“We will be setting out further programmes to assist businesses and households in the coming days and weeks.”
Today the company is announcing the establishment of The Barclays Foundation, initially to provide a COVID-19 Community Aid Package of £100 million to charities working to support vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19, and to alleviate the associated social and economic hardship caused by the crisis.
Read more HERE
BCCJ hospitality members, Toyoko Inn and Prince Hotels, to accommodate COVID-19 patients
Toyoko Inn and Prince Hotels provide their hotel rooms to accommodate COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms.
Please refer their press releases in Japanese for more details.
BCCJ hospitality members, Toyoko Inn and Prince Hotels, to accommodate COVID-19 patients
Toyoko Inn and Prince Hotels provide their hotel rooms to accommodate COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms.
Please refer their press releases in Japanese for more details.
Atsumi & Sakai- donations for those affected by Novel Coronavirus
To support the medical professionals who are working hard every day to provide medical treatment to those in need, Atsumi & Sakai has donated masks and monetary donations to several medical institutions. Atsumi & Sakai, as a corporate citizen, wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to all of the providers of medical care in this time of crisis.
“At the same time, we will also do our best to do our part to help, too.”
Atsumi & Sakai will be providing pro bono legal services, among others, to help people who find themselves facing legal problems as a result of this pandemic.
Read more HERE
Atsumi & Sakai- donations for those affected by Novel Coronavirus
To support the medical professionals who are working hard every day to provide medical treatment to those in need, Atsumi & Sakai has donated masks and monetary donations to several medical institutions. Atsumi & Sakai, as a corporate citizen, wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to all of the providers of medical care in this time of crisis.
“At the same time, we will also do our best to do our part to help, too.”
Atsumi & Sakai will be providing pro bono legal services, among others, to help people who find themselves facing legal problems as a result of this pandemic.
Read more HERE
Croda- Supporting their local communities
“We have confirmed our intention at this time that no one will lose their job or have their regular salary or benefits reduced as a result of the crisis.”
They are also adjusting payment terms to support smaller suppliers and customers, and have made £200,000 available to support those in need closest to their largest manufacturing sites globally.
“This is the best of Croda in action – thoughtfully and determinedly helping our local communities”
All of their principal manufacturing locations are operating as close to normal as possible, allowing them to keep supplying ingredients to their customers for use in PPE, trial vaccinations, medications, hand sanitisers and disinfectants amongst other products.
Read more HERE
Croda- Supporting their local communities
“We have confirmed our intention at this time that no one will lose their job or have their regular salary or benefits reduced as a result of the crisis.”
They are also adjusting payment terms to support smaller suppliers and customers, and have made £200,000 available to support those in need closest to their largest manufacturing sites globally.
“This is the best of Croda in action – thoughtfully and determinedly helping our local communities”
All of their principal manufacturing locations are operating as close to normal as possible, allowing them to keep supplying ingredients to their customers for use in PPE, trial vaccinations, medications, hand sanitisers and disinfectants amongst other products.
Read more HERE
HSBC- COVID-19 donation fund
HSBC is providing USD25 million in charitable donations to support COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts around the world.
“By 17 April, we had committed more than USD17 million of the total fund of USD25 million to programmes and partners around the world, delivering help quickly where it is needed most.”
HSBC has made two global donations:
- USD1 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ COVID-19 Emergency Appeal
- USD1 million to the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund through The United Nations Foundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation
The remaining USD15 million has been committed to local and regional projects, identified by local employees who know their communities best.
Read more HERE
HSBC- COVID-19 donation fund
HSBC is providing USD25 million in charitable donations to support COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts around the world.
“By 17 April, we had committed more than USD17 million of the total fund of USD25 million to programmes and partners around the world, delivering help quickly where it is needed most.”
HSBC has made two global donations:
- USD1 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ COVID-19 Emergency Appeal
- USD1 million to the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund through The United Nations Foundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation
The remaining USD15 million has been committed to local and regional projects, identified by local employees who know their communities best.
Read more HERE
Grosvenor-Westminster Foundation provides ongoing support to national and regional charities
The Westminster Foundation, which represents the charitable interests of the Duke of Westminster and Grosvenor businesses, continues to support a growing number of charities on the frontline of the UK’s COVID-19 relief effort.
A large donation has been made immediately available to support the NHS, through NHS Charities Together, to provide respite, rehabilitation and mental health assistance to NHS staff and their families.
Funding has also been granted to help with essential food distribution, especially to vulnerable families struggling to feed their children who would normally receive free school meals.
Read more HERE
Grosvenor-Westminster Foundation provides ongoing support to national and regional charities
The Westminster Foundation, which represents the charitable interests of the Duke of Westminster and Grosvenor businesses, continues to support a growing number of charities on the frontline of the UK’s COVID-19 relief effort.
A large donation has been made immediately available to support the NHS, through NHS Charities Together, to provide respite, rehabilitation and mental health assistance to NHS staff and their families.
Funding has also been granted to help with essential food distribution, especially to vulnerable families struggling to feed their children who would normally receive free school meals.
Read more HERE
OCA’s response to COVID-19
To assist in the relief efforts, OCA donated a total of 1.9 million yen to the following organizations:Japanese Red Cross Society, Japanese Nursing Association, Tokyo Nursing Association, Peace Winds Japan.
OCA has completed converting all in-charge level professionals to laptops.
OCA has also taken steps to allow the initial processing of payroll calculations and arranging of vendor payments to occur remotely at their homes.
Read more HERE
OCA’s response to COVID-19
To assist in the relief efforts, OCA donated a total of 1.9 million yen to the following organizations:Japanese Red Cross Society, Japanese Nursing Association, Tokyo Nursing Association, Peace Winds Japan.
OCA has completed converting all in-charge level professionals to laptops.
OCA has also taken steps to allow the initial processing of payroll calculations and arranging of vendor payments to occur remotely at their homes.
Read more HERE
GSK to strengthen efforts to COVID-19 by supporting medical institutions and community activities in Japan
GlaxoSmithKline K.K. has decided to donate a total of 16 million yen as part of its efforts to address novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in order to support the medical field and research activities fighting COVID-19 at the forefront, as well as community activities supporting by COVID-19.
Read more HERE
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GSK to strengthen efforts to COVID-19 by supporting medical institutions and community activities in Japan
GlaxoSmithKline K.K. has decided to donate a total of 16 million yen as part of its efforts to address novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in order to support the medical field and research activities fighting COVID-19 at the forefront, as well as community activities supporting by COVID-19.
Read more HERE
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Mayer Brown launches multifaceted COVID-19 support platform
Mayer Brown announced that its COVID-19 Global Response Team, which is closely monitoring the situation worldwide and is equipped to respond rapidly to client inquiries while providing holistic and practical guidance to novel questions arising from the impact of the corona virus, has launched the COVID-19 web portal, blog and the Global Traveler Navigator tool.
Learn more HERE
Mayer Brown launches multifaceted COVID-19 support platform
Mayer Brown announced that its COVID-19 Global Response Team, which is closely monitoring the situation worldwide and is equipped to respond rapidly to client inquiries while providing holistic and practical guidance to novel questions arising from the impact of the corona virus, has launched the COVID-19 web portal, blog and the Global Traveler Navigator tool.
Learn more HERE
Rio Tinto donates to both local and global communities
“At Rio Tinto, our focus is on the health and safety of our employees and the communities where we operate and on keeping our operations running safely, so we can continue to contribute to local and national economies and serve our customers.”
Rio Tinto has taken extensive measures across the business to help protect their people and communities, and have increased these as the pandemic spreads, in line with guidance or directives from governments and advice from international health organisations on best practice.
Rio Tinto also pledged $25 million to support global grassroots, community COVID-19 preparedness and recovery. This takes their total estimated voluntary global community contributions to around $60 million for 2020.
Learn more HERE
Rio Tinto donates to both local and global communities
“At Rio Tinto, our focus is on the health and safety of our employees and the communities where we operate and on keeping our operations running safely, so we can continue to contribute to local and national economies and serve our customers.”
Rio Tinto has taken extensive measures across the business to help protect their people and communities, and have increased these as the pandemic spreads, in line with guidance or directives from governments and advice from international health organisations on best practice.
Rio Tinto also pledged $25 million to support global grassroots, community COVID-19 preparedness and recovery. This takes their total estimated voluntary global community contributions to around $60 million for 2020.
Learn more HERE
Unipart and Sky: Helping Vulnerable Customers Stay Connected
Sky developed an alternative solution in the form of an easy to use handset that only required switching on to be live and functional with a pre-inserted and already active SIM card. Sky designed this for simple user experience for those who have never used mobile devices in the past.
Unipart was challenged by Sky to bring this experience to life with complete stock receipting, handset kitting and order fulfilment out of our specialist technology warehouse. Unipart identified SIM cards, Sky activated the SIM cards, and Unipart receipt stocked each of the new handsets, creating new SKU numbers to identify them as specialist ‘vulnerable customer’ items.
With everything in place, Unipart kitted each device with the SIM cards and completed a full functionality check before adding instructions and packaging. Gloved operators conducted the complete process and all handsets were thoroughly cleaned with anti-bac wipes before shipping. Priority stock items were processed, reworked and made available for customers to order and be shipped within the same day of receipt.
Learn more HERE
Unipart and Sky: Helping Vulnerable Customers Stay Connected
Sky developed an alternative solution in the form of an easy to use handset that only required switching on to be live and functional with a pre-inserted and already active SIM card. Sky designed this for simple user experience for those who have never used mobile devices in the past.
Unipart was challenged by Sky to bring this experience to life with complete stock receipting, handset kitting and order fulfilment out of our specialist technology warehouse. Unipart identified SIM cards, Sky activated the SIM cards, and Unipart receipt stocked each of the new handsets, creating new SKU numbers to identify them as specialist ‘vulnerable customer’ items.
With everything in place, Unipart kitted each device with the SIM cards and completed a full functionality check before adding instructions and packaging. Gloved operators conducted the complete process and all handsets were thoroughly cleaned with anti-bac wipes before shipping. Priority stock items were processed, reworked and made available for customers to order and be shipped within the same day of receipt.
Learn more HERE
