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Co-operative Bank offers 'WaterAid credit card' to raise money for WaterAid

In partnership with WaterAid, Co-operative Bank offers the public a WaterAid credit card. To date over 2000 WaterAid Credit Cards have been issued raising over£90,000 for water, sanitation and hygiene projects that have benefited many people in the world's poorest countries.

UBS became a partner with WaterAid to rebuild areas damaged by the 2004 South Asian tsunami

As part of UBS's global response to 2004 South Asian tsunami, a select number of charity partners were chosen by UBS for a further grant to support rebuilding efforts in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Giving UBS's good relationship with WaterAid, WaterAid was one of...

United Utilities Plc is a long term supporter of WaterAid

United Utilities Plc has been an active supporter of WaterAid since 1982. As an example, this commitment was demonstrated recently when United Utilities took their Executive Leadership Team to Zambia to see the work of WaterAid in action and helped to build 3 blocks of toilets for use by the local...

Virgin Atlantic and Swiss-based charity Myclimate launch carbon offset scheme to benefit local communities

Virgin Atlantic launched the first ever onboard carbon offset scheme, endorsed by 49 NGOs worldwide, including many environmental groups. The airline has partnered with Swiss-based charity Myclimate to offer a Gold Standard Carbon Offset Scheme which is now available to passengers inflight as well...

Walmart unveils eco-friendly products, mobilizes workforce in partnerships with NGOs

Walmart celebrated global Earth Month by demonstrating its commitment to a greener environment around the world. Walmart will unveil a number of earth friendly products, partner with local governments and NGOs, sponsor community activities and engage its 2.2 million associates worldwide to promote...

Walmart Stores and the World Environment Center launch a Cleaner Production Partnership in Central America

In 2009, the World Environment Center (WEC), in partnership with Walmart Stores, Inc., launched a major initiative which aimed to increase cleaner production and energy efficiency (CP/EE) practices in two countries, El Salvador and Guatemala.

Walmart partners with Clinton Climate Initiative

In 2007, Former President Bill Clinton announced a new partnership between the Clinton Climate Initiative(CCI) and WalMart Stores Inc., in order to help bring environmentally friendly technologies to cities across the United States and around the world.

Walmart pledges one acre of conservation land for every acre of land developed

Walmart joined with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation(NFWF) in 2005 to create the Acres for America program— a pledge to protect one acre of conservation land for every acre occupied by Walmart’s U.S. facilities to conserve wild lands and wildlife habitat for future generations.

In partnership with Hope worldwide, Walmart brings opportunity to local communities in India and Kenya

Factory workers and their families in Kenya and India are getting help improving their lives through Walmart’s partnership with global non-profit Hope Worldwide.

Merrill Lynch commits $5 million to develop "Worldwidekids" Initiative

Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, and Merrill Lynch have teamed up to launch the WorldwideKids initiative, a groundbreaking financial literacy program for children.

Merrill Lynch and Greenlining Institute announced a $159 million economic partnership for Southern California

In 2000, Merrill Lynch and The Greenlining Institute announced a $159 million three-year initiative to encourage new investments, economic opportunities and home ownership in Asian Pacific, Latino and African-American communities in Southern California and the San Francisco Bay area.

Merrill Lynch and the Greenlining Institute announce a $500 million initiative for under-served California communities

In 2003, Merrill Lynch and the Greenlining Institute announced a $500 million initiative to expand small business lending and promote economic opportunities in Asian Pacific, Latino and African-American communities throughout California.

BNP Paribas Assurance expands gender equality initiatives in partnership with NGO Aide et Action

BNP Paribas Assurance has signed a three year partnership with the NGO Aide et Action, which promotes access to quality education for all in the 21 countries where it is present.

ConocoPhillips signed the Gold Sponsorship deal for ROTA's Wheels 'n' Heels

In February 2008, ConocoPhillips Ltd Qatar was the exclusive Gold Sponsor of Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia, ROTA’s, third Wheels 'n' Heels community fun day.

Dupont and ADS joint initiative provides agricultural assistance to more than 10000 farmers in India

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business and one of the world's leading seed companies, and Access Development Services, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), announced their partnership to launch ‘Uday', an initiative for Andhra Pradesh farmers.

Environmental Defense and DuPont partner to address Nanotech Risks

In September 2005, Environmental Defense Fund and DuPont entered into a partnership and have since been working together to develop a nanotechnology risk framework for the responsible development, production, use and disposal of nano-scale materials.

Successful collaboration between WWF and Canon Europe

Canon Europe became the first Conservation Partner for WWF in 1998, and since that time has worked with WWF to specifically tackle global warming and the extinction of endangered species.

Bupa International has joined forces with the international charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

In 2008, Bupa International, the world's largest expatriate health insurer, joined forces with the international charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), to raise money for people in Africa.

In collaboration with NGOs, Philips helps provide rural healthcare in India

Philips Apollo Hospitals, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) and the Dhan Foundation join together to create The DISHA (Distance Healthcare Advancement) project, an initiative aimed at enhancing the access to primary health care services to the approximately 275 million people in India who...

Ben & Jerry's launches partnership with the ONE Campaign in the fight against global poverty

In 2008, Ben & Jerry's and the ONE Campaign announced a joint endeavor today to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease around the world.