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Startnext Startnext

Crowdfinanziert seit 2010. Crowdfunding für Kultur, Kreatives, Aktivismus, Soziales Unternehmertum und Hilfsaktionen Startnext is the largest crowdfunding community for creative projects in Germany and Austria.. Artists, creative minds, inventors and entrepreneurs present their unique ideas to collect funds with the help of many supporters. Discover and bring new and innovative ideas to life. Crowdfunding, Creative Industries, Social Entrepreneurship, Crowdsourcing, Ideas, Startups, Culture, Early Stage Investments, Benefit Corporation, B Corp, Crowd Investing, Matching Funds, Gründungsberatung, Gründungsfinanzierung, and Schwarmfinanzierung

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

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Pioneers Pioneers

Innovation Consulting | Innovation-powered transformation and growth. We guide companies through their transformation, empower them to unlock their innovation potential, and help them develop and scale innovative and sustainable products, services, and business models.

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

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Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Unlocking the potential of those who advance the world Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders—empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management …

Sectors: Consulting

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Financial Times Financial Times

About the Financial Times The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading business news organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. The FT has a record paying readership of one million, three-quarters of which are digital subscriptions. It is part of Nikkei Inc., which provides a broad range of information, news and services for the global business community. Learn more about the FT, including announcements and career opportunities, at aboutus.ft.com. Subscribe at subs.ft.com. One of the world’s leading business news organisations

Sectors: Media

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Adobe Adobe

Changing the world through digital experiences. Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. In short, Adobe is everywhere, and we’re changing the world through digital experiences. Software, Creative Cloud, Digital Marketing, Web Experience Management, Digital Media, Creative Suite, Digital Publishing, Photoshop, Online Analytics, Illustrator, Touch Apps, Acrobat, Mobile Apps, Social Marketing, Web Marketing, and Social Measurement

Sectors: IT services

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Airbnb Airbnb

Airbnb is a community based on connection and belonging. Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million Hosts who have welcomed over 1.5 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. travel accommodations, collaborative economy, and hospitality

Sectors: Real Estate

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UK Export Finance UK Export Finance

We help UK companies of all sizes win contracts, fulfil orders and get paid. UK Export Finance is the UK’s export credit agency and a government department, working alongside the Department for Business and Trade as an integral part of its strategy and operations. Our mission is to advance prosperity by ensuring no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance, doing that sustainably and at no net cost to the taxpayer. We help UK companies of all sizes and in all sectors win, fulfil and get paid for export contracts. Export finance and insurance

Sectors: National and local authorities

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Startup.info Startup.info

Startup Info is the leading entrepreneurs and innovation magazine devoted to shed light on the booming startup ecosystem https://startup.info is the first collaborative magazine dedicated to the promotion of startups with more than 200 000 unique visitors per month. We also organise competitions and application calls that have already attracted 12000+ startups from 58 countries and more than 150 000 online public votes. OUR OBJECTIVES : ● Put major business groups in contact with startups necessary for their transformation via application calls ● Make startups known to the innovative startup ecosystem, journalists, investors and early adopters Our website : https://startup.info …

Sectors: Media

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DB Schenker DB Schenker

We advance businesses and lives by shaping the way our world connects. At DB Schenker, we're not just about logistics; we're about understanding what truly matters to you. As a global leader in transportation and logistics, we're dedicated to supporting industries and businesses worldwide in the seamless exchange of goods. Our integrated approach ensures that every step of the supply chain is optimized for success, from land transport to air and ocean freight, contract logistics, and supply chain management. We operate at the heart of crucial intersections, where the flow of goods meets the demands of industry. Our top positions …

Sectors: Transport

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Covestro Covestro

We supply material solutions for the great challenges of our time. Follow us on our journey to becoming #FullyCircular. Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, telecommunications and health, as well as in the …

Sectors: Chemistry

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UN Africa Renewal UN Africa Renewal

Stories and actions advancing hope on the continent. Africa Renewal is a United Nations digital magazine that covers Africa’s economic, social and political developments. We cover the challenges the continent faces and the solutions to these by Africans themselves, including with the support of the United Nations and international community. Through the Africa Renewal digital magazine and social media platforms, webinars with youth groups, media relations, and other outreach and partnership efforts, we present a new narrative about Africa that showcases positive action and hope, while countering mostly negative stereotypical portrayals of Africa. We promote Africa’s achievement of the Sustainable …

Sectors: International development

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IKEA IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers. The IKEA retail business is operated through a …

Sectors: Retail and Distribution

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Amazon Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the …

Sectors: Consumer Electronics IT services

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E.ON E.ON

It’s on us to make new energy work The E.ON Group is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure and a provider of innovative customer solutions for 50 million customers. Thus, we are decisively driving forward the energy transition in Europe and are committed to sustainability, climate protection, and the future of our planet.

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: Energy

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Impact Hub Impact Hub

Join our global network of 120+ Impact Hubs accelerating inclusive and sustainable innovation at scale. We are a global network of 120+ Impact Hubs spanning 65+ countries across 5 continents, bringing together over 25,000 Impact Makers to drive positive change. Our community is a vibrant collective of entrepreneurs, creators, innovators, and leaders united by a shared mission: to build a regenerative economy where business and profit serve people and the planet. Our world faces urgent, complex challenges—challenges that demand collaboration and bold solutions. At Impact Hub, we are cultivating an ecosystem for change. By building locally rooted yet globally connected …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

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The World Bank The World Bank

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world without poverty on a livable planet. We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses …

Sectors: International development

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Allbirds Allbirds

At Allbirds, we make better things in a better way using premium natural materials. At Allbirds, we believe in using business as a force for good. We’re a global footwear and apparel brand with roots in New Zealand and our headquarters in San Francisco. Since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to prove that comfort, design, and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive. Our commitment to creating better things in a better way is fueled by a belief that the fashion industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. And as a certified B Corp, we’re dedicated to making …

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New Balance New Balance

Independent since 1906, we empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change around the world. In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 8,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype. We’re incredibly …

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Starbucks Starbucks

At Starbucks, we like to say that we are not in the coffee business serving people, but in the people business serving coffee. Here, our employees - who we call partners – are the heart of the Starbucks experience, and being a partner means aspiring to become part of something bigger: inspiring positive change in the world and growing in your career and in your community. ​ It’s an opportunity to be your personal best. ​ Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.​​ In everything we do, we are dedicated …

Sectors: Food and beverage

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Apple Apple

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit apple.com/careers to learn more. Innovative Product Development, World-Class Operations, Retail, and Telephone Support

Sectors: Consumer Electronics

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IBM IBM

At IBM, we do more than work. We create. We create as technologists, developers, and engineers. We create with our partners. We create with our competitors. If you're searching for ways to make the world work better through technology and infrastructure, software and consulting, then we want to work with you. We're here to help every creator turn their "what if" into what is. Let's create something that will change everything. Cloud, Mobile, Cognitive, Security, Research, Watson, Analytics, Consulting, Commerce, Experience Design, Internet of Things, Technology support, Industry solutions, Systems services, Resiliency services, Financing, and IT infrastructure

Sectors: IT services

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Mastercard Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. global digital payments/commerce, technology, innovative mobile payment solutions, and processing

Sectors: Finance

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Visa Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our purpose is to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Learn more at Visa.com. Global payments technology company

Sectors: Finance

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EY Pythagoras EY Pythagoras

This page is no longer being updated. We are now EY Pythagoras. Follow the EY LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ernstandyoung/ to keep up to date with our news, events and technical consulting offerings. CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Consultancy, training, support, SharePoint, SharePoint Consultancy, training, support, Office 365, Office 365 Consultancy, training, support, Yammer, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Apps, and Power Platform

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Fashion for Good Fashion for Good

We're a global initiative that's here to make all fashion good - as an innovation platform and a convenor for change. Fashion for Good is the global initiative that’s here to make all fashion good. By sparking and scaling innovation, by offering practical action in the form of support, funding and roadmaps, and by fostering sector-wide collaboration rather than competition, we enable the daring invention and widespread adoption of good fashion practice. With an Innovation Hub in Amsterdam that supports a global network of change makers, we are reimagining how fashion is designed, made, worn and reused for the good …

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Patagonia Patagonia

We're in business to save our home planet. Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California. A certified B-Corporation, Patagonia’s mission is to save our home planet. The company is recognized internationally for its commitment to authentic product quality and environmental activism, donating 1% of sales annually, contributing over $100 million in grants and in-kind donations since 1985. We’re always looking for motivated people to join us in our retail stores; at our Ventura, California headquarters; Reno, Nevada Service Center; and occasionally in our overseas offices. We’re especially interested if you love …

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BASF BASF

We create chemistry for a sustainable future At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Credits: https://www.basf.com/global/en/legal/credits Data …

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: Chemistry

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On Purpose International On Purpose International

We develop leaders who create positive social and environmental change to bring about an economy that works for all. For the latest updates in your city, follow our city-specific On Purpose LinkedIn accounts: On Purpose London On Purpose Paris On Purpose Berlin We are working towards an economy that works for all - one that is equitable and sustainable in the long-term. We develop leaders for the impact economy wherever we find it, from big companies, over social enterprise, to small charities. We are a community of circa 2,000 people and organisations creating positive social and environmental change through the …

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Vodafone Institute Vodafone Institute

We are Vodafone's think tank. We explore potentials of future technologies for the digital and green transformation. The Institute is Vodafone’s thinktank. We explore the potentials and responsible use of digital technologies for innovation, growth and sustainable social impact. Through research and events, we provide thought-leadership and offer a platform for dialogue between business, academia and politics. We are committed to improving access to technology for all parts of society and thus develop and support on-the-ground projects for female empowerment and digital education. The wide-ranging expertise of the Advisory Board members reflects the Institute’s intention to act as a cross–sectoral …

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Virgin Virgin

At Virgin, we’re all about creating unique customer experiences, challenging the status quo and championing people and the planet. For five decades, in five business sectors and on five continents, our purpose is to change business for good. The home of Virgin is Virgin Management – supporting the Branson family and the growth of the Virgin brand by developing and nurturing valuable Virgin businesses around the world. Virgin Management works alongside all the different Virgin companies and their teams around the world. We have interests spanning travel & leisure, health & wellness, music & entertainment, telecoms & media, financial services …

Sectors: Media

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Bosch Bosch

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 429,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2023). The company generated sales of 91.6 billion euros in 2023. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, …

Sectors: Manifacturing tools

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Deutsche Telekom Deutsche Telekom

Welcome to Deutsche Telekom. As one of the world's most valuable brands, we design innovative solutions and products in the areas of connectivity, networks, digitalization and security. #connectingyourworld At Deutsche Telekom, we believe that each and every one of us has the power to move society forward. That's why we're committed to creating a culture of collaboration and innovation that everyone can participate in. We believe that diversity and inclusion are the key to creative solutions. Our employees work in 34 countries worldwide. As a leading employer, we support them with offers and benefits that enrich their work and private …

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: Telecoms

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Henkel Henkel

Leading with our innovations, brands and technologies. We are: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Our company purpose expresses what …

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: Chemistry Consumer Goods fmcg

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BMW Group BMW Group

We make individual mobility more human, more intelligent and more responsible. With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2024, the BMW Group sold over 2.45 million passenger vehicles and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2023 was € 17.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 155.5 billion. …

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: Automobile

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Deutsche Post und DHL Deutsche Post und DHL

Deutsche Post delivers mail and parcels in Germany. It is an expert provider of dialogue marketing and press distribution services as well as corporate communications solutions. We operate a nationwide transport and delivery network in Germany. We also deliver mail across borders, serve the domestic markets of countries outside of Germany and also provide special services beyond mail transport. We serve business customers in key domestic mail markets, including the USA, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain. Briefzustellung, Paketzustellung, GoGreen, Warenpost, 2-Mann-Handling, Mobile Briefmarke, Live Tracking, Post & DHL App, Packstation, E-Post-Mailer, Digitale Kopie, DHL Lokal Handeln, and Dialogmarketing

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: Logistics

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SAP SAP

We bring out the best in every business. SAP is the leading enterprise application and business AI company. We stand at the intersection of business and technology, where our innovations are designed to directly address real business challenges and produce real-world impacts. Our solutions are the backbone for the world’s most complex and demanding processes. SAP’s integrated portfolio unites the elements of modern organizations — from workforce and financials to customers and supply chains — into a unified ecosystem that drives progress. SAP privacy statement for followers: www.sap.com/sps ERP, Financials, Business Intelligence, Procurement, HCM, SCM, business, planning, efficiency, sustainability, innovation, …

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: IT services Software

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BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt

The Power of Collaboration The BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt unites the brightest minds from business, policy, science and civil society to collaborate on forward-looking approaches and solutions to the challenges of our time. Together, we work across borders, cultures and systems for innovative pathways to strengthen an innovative and responsible economy while also promoting an open-minded and future-proof society.

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Activision Blizzard Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world’s largest interactive entertainment companies, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy CrushTM, and Bubble WitchTM. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! We’re proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies To Work For®” for four consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies,” and …

Sectors: Entertainment

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Nike Nike

NIKE, Inc. is a purpose-driven organization energized by a shared commitment to move the world forward through the power of sport. We champion diversity and amplify individual passions to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. Here, every teammate has a role to play. We work together, embracing our differences and pushing boundaries, to achieve collective success. For more information on how you can contribute to a world-class team, visit our career site at jobs.nike.com and join our talent community at https://jobs.nike.com/talent-login. Athletic Shoes, Apparel, Sports Equipment, Digital, Merchandising, Innovation, Technology, and Retail

Sectors: footwear

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Credit Suisse Credit Suisse

Sectors: Bank

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Lever Lever

Offering talent leaders the reach of a marketing leader, forecast of a sales leader, and insight of a finance leader. Lever is a leading Talent Acquisition Suite that makes it easy for talent teams to reach their hiring goals and to connect companies with top talent. Lever is the only platform that provides all talent acquisition leaders with complete ATS and robust CRM capabilities in one product, LeverTRM. The Lever Hire and Lever Nurture features allow leaders to scale and grow their people pipeline, build authentic and long-lasting relationships, and source the right people to hire. Lever Analytics provides customized …

Sectors: Consumer Goods Food

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Equinor Equinor

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VEJA VEJA

Organic cotton / Amazonian rubber / Fair trade / Made in Brazil / Social inclusion Stores: New York, Paris, Bordeaux Organic cotton / Amazonian rubber / Fair trade / Made in Brazil / Social inclusion Stores: New York, Paris, Bordeaux, Berlin Fair-Trade, Ecology, Social Enterprise, Fashion, Footwear, Sportswear, Accessories, CSR, Supply Chain, Ethical Trade, and Transparency

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