They have increased investment in electrification to $22Bn (from an original $11Bn) and aim for their vehicles to be carbon neutral by 2050. “We’re committed to carbon neutrality”, stated Bob Holycross, Ford’s VP, Chief Sustainability, Environment & Safety Officer. “It’s the right thing for our customers, the planet and Ford. Ninety-five percent of our carbon emissions today come from our vehicles, operations and suppliers, and we’re tackling all three areas with urgency and optimism,” Interestingly, the company is also focusing on pay equity.
Spotify offers a similar program, although
They are conducting a diversity, equity and inclusion audit while introducing a global salaried pay ratio (including gender) to level the playing field for all employees. 5 & 6. Employee rights: Netflix & Spotify From a social perspective, companies such as Netflix and Spotify offer benefits to support their employees and families. Netflix offers 52 weeks of paid parental leave to the birth parent and non-birth parent (which includes adopted children).
Through Pfizer’s Global Health Innovation
This compares to a median of 18 weeks at other major tech companies. for a shorter duration of 24 weeks of paid leave but employees can take parental leave until their child is three years of age. The program also allows employees one month of flexible work when they return to help transition from being a full-time parent to a full-time employee. When it comes to social causes, Netflix and Spotify use their social media platforms to show support for movements such as Pride Month, environmental sustainability, and Black Lives Matter. Netflix sets an example of how to target – and appeal to – niche and minority audiences through clever social media.
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Its channel ‘Strong Black Lead’ is just one example. Netlfix Strong Black Lead channel 7. Access to healthcare: Pfizer The Pfizer Foundation was established in 1953 and its goal is to “help build healthier communities around the world”. To do this it supports community-based innovations and safety net healthcare providers, promotes health equity and enables equitable access to vaccines. They also provide grants in the instance of natural disasters such as Haiti in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and the global refugee crisis in Europe and the Middle East. with NGOs to reach as many people as possible.
