Month: March 2023

To kick off *Maternal Health Awareness Day*, Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) teamed up with the Health Coalition of Passaic County (HCPC) at their Maternal Health Awareness Resource Day open to mothers in underserved communities in Paterson, New Jersey.

Mothers received free resources, such as diapers, women’s health products, health education, children’s educational resources, and more. Multiple partnering organizations of HCPC tabled and provided additional free resources.

This year, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a resolution
<https://www.booker.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/maternal_health_awareness_day_resolution_2023.pdf>
recognizing January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day. In 2018, New Jersey became the first state to recognize January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day through the work of vital organizations that work to help spread awareness and stop maternal mortality across the state.

“Partnering with the Health Coalition of Passaic County and representing Quest for Health Equity by being a member of their Women’s Health Task Force allows us to collectively and positively impact communities,”
said *Bonnie Reyna*, Director, Q4HE. “The mothers and children who attended this Maternal Health Awareness Resource Day event received real-time counseling from diverse community agencies, free wellness resources, and free diapers. In this economy, the opportunity to connect in a dignified and trustworthy way is invaluable.”

The mission of the Health Coalition of Passaic County (HCPC) <https://healthcoalitionpc.org/> is to significantly improve health equity and overall quality of life for residents of the greater Passaic County area by specifically addressing social determinants of health through a dedicated, thriving, and sustainable community coalition of multi-sector organizations, local government, academic, and faith-based partners. As one of the 4 Regional Health Hubs, HCPC also works with regional and state partners to develop strategic priorities, incorporate best practices, and build upon lessons learned to further support the communities served.

Proteção climática: Participação no uso de eletricidade renovável em locais de produção em todo o mundo sobe para 70%, reduzindo as emissões de CO2 em 55% (por tonelada de produto)Economia circular: novos progressos nas embalagens 100% recicláveis e reutilizáveisCompromisso social: Programa de solidariedade de 6 milhões de euros para as vítimas da guerra na UcrâniaIgualdade de gênero: aumentar ainda mais a porcentagem de mulheres em cargos de liderança”Pioneiros de Sustentabilidade”: Programa global de envolvimento dos colaboradores implementado com sucesso

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, 9 de março de 2023, /3BL Media/ – A Henkel publicou hoje o 32º Relatório de Sustentabilidade, descrevendo o seu desempenho e progresso na implementação da sua estratégia e metas de sustentabilidade. Em um ambiente de mercado altamente desafiador, a empresa foi capaz, entre outras coisas, de impulsionar o progresso em sustentabilidade em muitas questões chave, em particular, reduzindo ainda mais suas emissões de CO2 e expandindo seu engajamento social.

“Não me lembro de um ano no passado recente em que o ambiente geral de negócios foi tão desafiador para a nossa empresa. A guerra na Ucrânia nos abalou profundamente e tem consequências a longo prazo. Afetou o ambiente econômico, em especial, a crise energética e o aumento dos preços das matérias-primas. Mas é precisamente em tempos tão difíceis que é ainda mais importante apostar na sustentabilidade e estar à altura das nossas responsabilidades para com o ambiente e a sociedade. Apesar de todos os desafios, fomos capazes de fazer mais progressos na grande maioria dos nossos ambiciosos objetivos de sustentabilidade e gostaria de agradecer aos nossos mais de 50.000 colegas da Henkel em todo o mundo pelo seu forte empenho e dedicação”, disse Carsten Knobel, CEO da Henkel.

“Em 2022, demos um passo significativo em direção ao nosso objetivo de alcançar uma produção positiva para o clima até 2030, expandindo ainda mais nosso uso de energia renovável”, acrescentou Sylvie Nicol, membro do Conselho de Administração da Henkel, responsável por Recursos Humanos e Sustentabilidade. “Também conseguimos fazer mais progressos na igualdade de gênero. A porcentagem de mulheres em cargos de liderança aumentou para 38,7% em 2022. Estamos totalmente empenhados em acelerar e intensificar ainda mais os nossos esforços com programas e ações concretas para alavancar todo o potencial da nossa diversidade”.

Melhorias nas principais áreas de sustentabilidade 

No ano passado, a Henkel publicou o seu Quadro de Ambição de Sustentabilidade 2030+, no qual a empresa definiu ambições novas e adicionais, tendo em conta os desenvolvimentos globais. Em particular, a Henkel fez progressos na proteção climática em 2022, reduzindo suas emissões de CO2 na produção em 55% por tonelada métrica de produto (em comparação com o ano base 2010). A Henkel aumentou a proporção de eletricidade comprada de fontes renováveis para 70%. Até 2030, a Henkel pretende alcançar uma pegada de carbono positiva para o clima para sua produção mundial e obter 100% da eletricidade para locais de produção a partir de fontes renováveis.

O contrato de 10 anos celebrado com a IGNIS, em dezembro de 2022, para o fornecimento de energia renovável sob a forma de um contrato virtual de compra de energia (VPPA) é um exemplo de cooperação com as empresas de energia. O contrato anda de mãos dadas com a construção de duas novas centrais fotovoltaicas na Espanha. Isso garantirá o fornecimento de energia renovável às instalações europeias da Henkel no montante de cerca de 200 GWh por ano.

A fim de minimizar o desperdício e seu impacto negativo no meio ambiente, a Henkel também trabalha continuamente para evitar e reduzir o uso de materiais de embalagem, especialmente para bens de consumo, e para mantê-los em ciclos econômicos pelo maior tempo possível. Até 2025, 100% das embalagens serão destinadas para reciclagem e reutilização*. Em 2022, a proporção aumentou para cerca de 87%. A Henkel também pretende aumentar a quota de plástico reciclado nas suas embalagens de bens de consumo. Em 2022, a participação era de cerca de 16%.

Até 2025, a Henkel também pretende reduzir seu volume de resíduos em 50% por tonelada de produto produzida, em comparação com 2010. Em 2022, a empresa já registrava uma redução de 43%. Até 2030, a Henkel pretende alcançar a utilização circular dos seus resíduos de produção.

A Henkel também fez progressos na proteção dos recursos naturais no ano passado. Como parte de sua gestão de fornecedores, a empresa trabalha com fornecedores estratégicos selecionados para garantir a aquisição de matérias-primas sustentáveis. Em 2022, por exemplo, a Henkel conseguiu aumentar a taxa de rastreabilidade das matérias-primas à base de óleo de palma de volta à fábrica de 84% para 89% em comparação com o ano anterior.

Particularmente no contexto dos eventos geopolíticos do ano passado, a Henkel expandiu ainda mais seu engajamento social. Até 2030, a empresa tinha como objetivo melhorar a vida de 30 milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo por meio de projetos sociais e doações. A Henkel ultrapassou esta meta no ano passado. De 2010 até o final de 2022, a Henkel conseguiu alcançar mais de 30 milhões de pessoas. Isto aconteceu especialmente pela contribuíção dada para o combate à pandemia global de COVID 19, além do apoio às vítimas da guerra na Ucrânia.

Para promover a igualdade de gênero, a Henkel pretende aumentar continuamente o número de mulheres nos cargos de liderança e segue com sua ambição de alcançar a paridade de gênero em todos os níveis de gestão até 2025. Em 2022, a percentagem de mulheres em cargos de gestão rondou os 38,7%, o que representa um novo aumento em comparação ao ano anterior.

Impulsionando a transformação utilizável do portfólio de produtos 

A sustentabilidade é um pilar central das estratégias de inovação dos negócios de Consumer Goods e clientes industriais da Henkel. No negócio, um dos focos é a otimização de ingredientes, entre outros. Para o efeito, a Henkel trabalha com vários parceiros. No ano passado, por exemplo, a Henkel celebrou um acordo de cooperação plurianual com a BASF. Com a ajuda da chamada abordagem de balanço de biomassa, as matérias-primas fósseis devem ser substituídas por matérias-primas renováveis para até 110.000 toneladas métricas de ingredientes por ano. 

No negócio industrial de Adhesive Technologies, as soluções inovadoras da empresa ajudam a reduzir as emissões, aumentar a eficiência energética dos materiais e reciclar recursos valiosos. Os adesivos otimizados para reciclagem para o desenvolvimento de embalagens flexíveis circulares servem como exemplo. Aqui, a Henkel trabalha em conjunto com fabricantes de embalagens e especialistas em reciclagem. A reciclabilidade dos adesivos também foi certificada por institutos independentes.

Lançamento do programa global de envolvimento dos colaboradores

Para promover ainda mais o envolvimento dos funcionários em sustentabilidade, a Henkel expandiu sua oferta de treinamento existente para um programa de engajamento holístico, que foi lançado em março de 2022. O objetivo do programa global “Sustentabilidade de Coração” é informar e treinar os funcionários de forma ainda mais abrangente sobre sustentabilidade. Por exemplo, a formação “Sustainability Pioneer”, desenvolvida em colaboração com a IESE Business School, está agora disponível em vários idiomas. Só em 2022, participaram mais de 5.800 colaboradores. O objetivo é também motivar e apoiar os colaboradores na promoção ativa da sustentabilidade no seu ambiente de trabalho e vida privada.

* Excluindo produtos em que os ingredientes ou resíduos possam afetar a reciclabilidade ou poluir os fluxos de reciclagem.

Sobre Henkel

Com suas marcas, inovações e tecnologias, a Henkel ocupa posições de liderança em todo o mundo em negócios industriais e de consumo. A unidade de negócios de Adhesive Technologies é líder global nos mercados de adesivos, selantes e revestimentos funcionais. Em seus negócios de Consumer Brands, a empresa ocupa posições de liderança em muitos mercados e categorias em todo o mundo. As três marcas mais fortes da empresa são Loctite, Persil e Schwarzkopf. Fundada em 1876 e com uma longa tradição em sustentabilidade, a Henkel emprega equipes diversificadas com mais de 50.000 pessoas em todo o mundo – unidas por uma forte cultura corporativa, valores compartilhados e um propósito comum: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations”. No ano fiscal de 2021, a Henkel registrou vendas de mais de 20 bilhões de euros e lucro operacional de cerca de 2,7 bilhões de euros. As ações preferenciais da companhia estão listadas no índice de ações alemãs DAX. Mais informações em www.henkel.com.

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Protección del clima: La cuota de uso de electricidad renovable en los centros de producción de todo el mundo asciende al 70%, reduciendo las emisiones de CO2 en un 55% (por tonelada de producto).Economía circular: Nuevos avances hacia envases 100% reciclables y reutilizables.Compromiso social: Programa solidario de 6 millones de euros para las víctimas de la guerra de Ucrania.Paridad de género: Mayor proporción de mujeres en puestos directivos.”Pioneros de la sostenibilidad”: Se implantó con éxito el programa global de compromiso de los empleados.

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, 9 de marzo de 2023, /3BL Media/ – Henkel ha publicado hoy su 32º Informe de Sostenibilidad, en el que muestra sus resultados y avances en la aplicación de su estrategia y objetivos de sostenibilidad. En un mercado altamente desafiante, la compañía ha sido capaz, entre otras cosas, de impulsar el progreso en sostenibilidad en muchas dimensiones clave, en particular reduciendo aún más sus emisiones de CO2 y ampliando su compromiso social.

“No recuerdo un año en el pasado reciente en el que el entorno empresarial fuera tan desafiante para nuestra empresa. La guerra de Ucrania nos ha sacudido profundamente y tiene consecuencias de largo alcance. Ha condicionado el entorno económico, en particular la crisis energética y la subida de los precios de las materias primas. Pero precisamente en tiempos tan difíciles es aún más importante centrarse en la sostenibilidad y estar a la altura de nuestras responsabilidades con el medio ambiente y la sociedad. A pesar de todos los desafíos, hemos sido capaces de seguir avanzando en la gran mayoría de nuestros objetivos de sostenibilidad, que son bastante ambiciosos, y me gustaría dar las gracias a nuestros más de 50.000 colegas de Henkel en todo el mundo por su fuerte compromiso y dedicación”, dijo Carsten Knobel, CEO de Henkel.

“En 2022, dimos un paso significativo hacia nuestro objetivo de lograr una producción climáticamente positiva para 2030, ampliando aún más nuestro uso de energías renovables”, añadió Sylvie Nicol, miembro del Consejo de Administración de Henkel, responsable de Recursos Humanos y Sostenibilidad. “También pudimos seguir avanzando en la paridad de género. El porcentaje de mujeres en puestos directivos aumentó hasta el 38,7% en 2022. Estamos plenamente comprometidos a seguir acelerando e intensificando nuestros esfuerzos con programas y acciones concretas para aprovechar todo el potencial de nuestra diversidad”.

Mejoras en áreas clave de sostenibilidad

El año pasado, Henkel publicó su Marco de Objetivos de Sostenibilidad 2030+, en el que la compañía definió nuevos objetivos y de mayor alcance, teniendo en cuenta los desarrollos globales. En particular, Henkel hizo progresos en la protección del clima en 2022, reduciendo sus emisiones de CO¬2 en la producción en un 55% por tonelada métrica de producto (en comparación con el año base 2010). Henkel ha aumentado la proporción de electricidad adquirida de fuentes renovables hasta el 70%. Para 2030, Henkel tiene como objetivo lograr una huella de carbono climáticamente positiva para su producción mundial y obtener el 100% de la electricidad para los centros de producción a partir de fuentes renovables.

El contrato de 10 años firmado con IGNIS en diciembre de 2022 para el suministro de energía renovable en forma de un acuerdo virtual de compra de energía (VPPA) es un ejemplo de cooperación con las empresas de servicios energéticos. El contrato va de la mano de la construcción de dos nuevas plantas fotovoltaicas en España. Esto garantizará el suministro de energía renovable a los centros europeos de Henkel por un importe de unos 200 GWh al año.

Con el fin de minimizar los residuos, así como su impacto negativo en el medio ambiente, Henkel trabaja continuamente para evitar y reducir el uso de materiales de embalaje, especialmente para sus bienes de consumo, y mantenerlos en ciclos económicos durante el mayor tiempo posible. En 2025, el 100% de los envases estarán diseñados para su reciclaje y reutilización*. En 2022, la proporción aumentará hasta alrededor del 87%. Henkel también pretende aumentar la proporción de plástico reciclado en sus envases. En 2022, esta proporción rondaba el 16%.

Para 2025, Henkel también pretende reducir su volumen de residuos en un 50% por tonelada de producto, en comparación con 2010. En 2022, la empresa ya registró una reducción del 43%. Para 2030, Henkel espera lograr el uso circular de sus residuos.

Henkel también avanzó durante 2022 en la protección de los recursos naturales. Como parte de su gestión, la empresa trabaja con proveedores estratégicos seleccionados para garantizar la adquisición de materias primas sostenibles. En 2022, por ejemplo, Henkel fue capaz de aumentar la tasa de trazabilidad de las materias primas a base de palma hasta la fábrica del 84% al 89% en comparación con el año anterior.

Especialmente en el contexto de los acontecimientos geopolíticos del año pasado, Henkel amplió aún más su compromiso social. Para 2030, la empresa se propuso mejorar la vida de 30 millones de personas en todo el mundo a través de proyectos sociales y donaciones. Henkel superó este objetivo el año pasado. Desde 2010 hasta finales de 2022, Henkel fue capaz de llegar a más de 30 millones de personas. Esto se debió especialmente a la contribución realizada para combatir la pandemia mundial de COVID 19, así como al apoyo a las víctimas de la guerra en Ucrania.

Para promover la igualdad de oportunidades, Henkel tiene como objetivo aumentar continuamente la proporción de mujeres en los niveles directivos y persigue la ambición de alcanzar la paridad de género en todos los niveles directivos para 2025. En 2022, el porcentaje de mujeres en puestos directivos se situó en torno al 38,7%, lo que representa un nuevo aumento con respecto al año anterior.

Impulsar la transformación sostenible de la cartera de productos

La sostenibilidad es un pilar central de las estrategias de innovación tanto de los negocios de bienes de consumo como de clientes industriales de Henkel. En el negocio de bienes de consumo, uno de los focos de atención es la optimización de los ingredientes. Para ello, Henkel trabaja con varios socios. Por ejemplo, en 2022 Henkel firmó un acuerdo de cooperación plurianual con BASF. Con el apoyo del enfoque de equilibrio de biomasa, las materias primas fósiles se sustituirán por materias primas renovables para hasta 110.000 toneladas métricas de ingredientes al año.

En el negocio industrial de Adhesive Technologies, las innovaciones de la empresa contribuyen a reducir emisiones, aumentar la eficiencia energética y material y reciclar recursos. Un ejemplo son los adhesivos optimizados para el reciclaje, los cuales permiten el desarrollo un envasado flexible circular. En este caso, Henkel colabora con fabricantes de envases y especialistas en reciclaje. La reciclabilidad de los adhesivos también ha sido certificada por centros de estudio independientes.

Lanzamiento del programa global de compromiso de los empleados

Para promover aún más el compromiso de los empleados con la sostenibilidad, Henkel amplió su oferta de formación a un programa de compromiso holístico, que se puso en marcha en marzo de 2022. El objetivo del programa global “Sustainability at Heart” es informar y formar en profundidad a los empleados sobre temas de sostenibilidad. Por ejemplo, el programa de capacitación “Pionero en sostenibilidad”, desarrollado en colaboración con la escuela de negocios IESE, está ahora disponible en varios idiomas. Solo en 2022 participaron más de 5.800 empleados. El objetivo también es motivar y apoyar a los empleados para que promuevan activamente la sostenibilidad en su entorno laboral y en su vida privada.

* Excluyendo los productos cuyos ingredientes o residuos puedan afectar a la reciclabilidad o contaminar los flujos de reciclado.

Acerca de Henkel

Con sus marcas, innovaciones y tecnologías, Henkel ocupa posiciones de liderazgo en el mercado industrial y de consumo en el mundo. La unidad de negocio Adhesive Technologies es líder mundial en el mercado de adhesivos, selladores y recubrimientos funcionales. La unidad de negocio Consumer Brands ocupa posiciones de liderazgo en muchos mercados y categorías de todo el mundo, especialmente en las áreas de Lavandería y Cuidado del Hogar y Cabello. Las tres marcas más fuertes de la compañía son Loctite, Persil y Schwarzkopf. En el ejercicio fiscal 2021, Henkel registró ventas de más de 20.000 millones de euros y un margen operativo ajustado de unos 2.700 millones de euros. Las acciones preferentes de Henkel cotizan en el índice bursátil alemán DAX. La sostenibilidad tiene una larga tradición en Henkel, y una clara estrategia de sostenibilidad con objetivos concretos. Henkel se fundó en 1876 y hoy emplea a un equipo diverso de más de 50.000 personas en todo el mundo, unidas por una sólida cultura corporativa, valores compartidos y un propósito común: “Ser pioneros de corazón por el bien de las futuras generaciones”. Más información en www.henkel.com

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Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog

For someone without a disability, it could be challenging to use a wheelchair just to get around, let alone using one to play basketball. That’s what a team of U.S. Bank employees did recently in order to gain new perspectives about people with disabilities and enjoy healthy competition.

The four employees competed in the inaugural Play for Inclusion 3v3 Wheelchair Basketball Charitable Tournament. Sponsored by The Ability Center, the event brought together teams from across the Greater Milwaukee area for accessibility-inclusive play to benefit the center’s programs.

The team was sponsored by the U.S. Bank Global Disability business resource group, and members were recruited by Global Disability board chair Kelly Risser. The team included Wealth Management and Investment Services employees Mike Dahm, Steph Parise, Dana Armour and Josue Rodriguez, who worked to quickly adapt their skills and compete. 

To level the tournament playing field, all participating teams were made up of players who The Ability Center founder Damian Buchman refers to as temporarily able-bodied (TAB) individuals. Buchman has said he learned at a young age that we all are borrowing a body today that will not work the same tomorrow, and he believes TABs are the one demographic we all belong to.

Through the tournament, TAB players were able to experience the game of basketball from the perspective of athletes with physical disabilities.

“During the opening ceremony, Damian described the wheelchair as our pair of shoes for the day. It was humbling to be in someone else’s shoes and get out of our comfort zone,” Parise said.

“We were timid to start as we were challenged with figuring out how to dribble, navigate the others around us and find the best way to get in shooting range,” she said. “But by the end, we were aggressive and strategically navigating the floor.” 

The Milwaukee-based Ability Center aims to provide everyone with a daily opportunity to be fit, active and healthy, and play together. It also envisions building communities where all abilities are provided a universal opportunity for health, wellness and recreation. 

U.S. Bank supports The Ability Center on its goal of transforming the Milwaukee area into one of the most accessible and inclusive recreation locations in the world. 

The team learned that the wheelchairs created an environment of equivalence, where height and age didn’t matter. And with a record of two games won and two games lost, the team members were proud competitors.

Though the team didn’t bring the championship trophy back to U.S. Bank, everyone enjoyed the experience and developed some new skills along the way.

“The biggest takeaway for the day wasn’t in the score; it was in the experience,” Parise said. “We all enjoyed the day and agreed it was even more fun than expected. We each have so much more respect for athletes with disabilities. We can’t wait to play again!”

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LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, AMSTERDAM, and HONG KONG, March 9, 2023 /3BL Media/ – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and RCGD Global today announce a series of activations to promote sustainable design choices with young designers in support of bringing environmental and social sustainability in the apparel and design world to the forefront of conversation and action. This collaboration will include thought-leading content through RCGD Global’s app, a collaboration at the official Pre-Oscars Event in Los Angeles, and a design workshop, with the focus of using data to draw attention to more sustainable practices and design solutions.

The SAC, an independent and impact-creating organization, seeks to lead the industry toward a shared vision of sustainability that is based on a joint multi-stakeholder approach for measuring, improving and sharing performance. RCGD Global is focused on moment to movement, collaborating with respected and mainstream platforms to foster sustainable conversations and action and developing accessible sustainable design solutions which create real effective change. As such, both organizations exist to drive transformation within the industry, meaning there are several natural synergies for collaboration to educate and inspire the designers of the future.

The specific activations will commence with SAC’s support of the RCGD Global Annual Pre-Oscars Gala in Hollywood, Los Angeles this month, while the SAC will also be providing regular content to the RCGD Global app, including blog posts, news, podcasts and case studies. The two organizations will also work to collaborate on a design workshop that looks to integrate data from the Higg Index suite of tools to help inform young designers about how to make better sustainable material choices as part of the design process.

Amina Razvi, CEO of Sustainable Apparel Coalition, said: “At the SAC, not only are we working on industry-defining tools that drive more sustainable business decisions, we also help to accelerate industry actions that positively impact people and the planet. One way we help to showcase environmental and social leadership is through unique partnerships that bring greater awareness to the ongoing challenges and great work being done across our industry to help drive positive change. We are excited to be working with the RCGD team. We all agree that a radical transformation of our industry is needed, and, to achieve this, we need to work together.”

Samata Pattinson, CEO of RCGD Global, said: “It’s clear environmental and social actions are not moving quickly enough, so we are happy to be partnering with the SAC, which represents a good portion of the apparel, textile and footwear industry and is committed to driving positive change throughout the value chain. In our role as a knowledge transfer platform,

RCGD is well positioned to help raise awareness of key topics, challenges and solutions, so as to help future generations understand their role and how positive social and environmental decisions can be made as part of the design process.”

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About Sustainable Apparel Coalition:

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is an independent and impact-creating organization that aims to lead the industry toward a shared vision of sustainability based upon a joint approach for measuring, evaluating, and improving performance.

As a non-profit organization, it has members from across the apparel, footwear and textile sector, but exists independently outside any one company so that it can drive progress. The SAC’s collective action efforts bring more than 280 global brands, retailers, manufacturers, NGOs, academics and industry associations together. They represent about half of the apparel and footwear industry along the whole supply chain – from sustainability pioneers to organizations just getting started.

Before the SAC existed, companies worked in a siloed way, using their own programs and measurements that lacked standardization and an ability to drive collective action. In 2009, Walmart and Patagonia identified this as a serious problem. Joining forces, they brought together peers and competitors from across the sector, to develop a universal approach to measuring sustainability performance and founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition.

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About RCGD Global:

RCGD Global is a women-led global change-making organization working from ‘moment’ to movement, bringing global cultural sustainability to the forefront of conversation and action within the fashion and design world. Celebrating its 11th year of the Red Carpet Green Dress campaign initiative at the Oscars, RCGD Global was initially conceived as a design contest by Suzy Amis Cameron (actress, environmental advocate, and author) when faced with the lack of ethical fashion choices while attending global premieres of husband James Camerons’ ‘Avatar’. The organizations’ work has since developed to include collaborations with global and small independent brands, partnerships delivering sustainable design solutions such as regenerative materials, educational work with the emerging design community – including workshops, internships and work experience, and international design contest initiatives. Alongside a consultancy offering, RCGD Global’s R & D division delivers thought-leadership work for the industry, working with leading institutions such as Institute for Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge and University of California, Berkeley.

RCGD Global works to draw attention to the importance of more sustainable practices in the design world and to be part of bringing those solutions to a global, culturally diverse market. Leading fashion houses including Louis Vuitton, Vivienne Westwood, Armani, Elie Saab, Swarovski, Christian Siriano, Bulgari, Dunhill and Reformation have joined the campaign to create sustainable red carpet wear. Celebrities including Sophie Turner, Laura Harrier, Emma Roberts, Marlee Matlin, Danielle MacDonald, LaKeith Stanfield, Camila Alves, and Naomie Harris have joined the campaign as representatives of its Oscars red carpet green dress initiative. RCGD Global’s work has been featured in VOGUE, Vanity Fair, W Magazine, People, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, Washington Post, Harper’s Bazaar, Refinery29, The Guardian, ELLE, LA Times, The New York Times, Business of Fashion amongst others, across over 100 countries.

Helmed by CEO, Samata Pattinson, a prior winner of the Global Design Contest in 2011 with over a decade of experience, Red Carpet Green Dress unveiled its rebrand to RCGD Global in 2022, to fully encompass the multitude of spaces that the organization exists in with a focus on four core pillars:

Collaborating with respected and mainstream platforms to foster sustainable conversations and actionDeveloping accessible sustainable design solutions which create real effective changeBeing part of creating a more socially fair, equitable and representative industryHelping to find language to create change

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CINCINNATI, March 9, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Stephanie A. Smith, chief inclusion and diversity officer for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has been named as one of Savoy magazine’s 2023 Most Influential Executives in Diversity & Inclusion. The list comprises executives who have made a positive impact in corporate diversity in some of the world’s leading corporations and organizations.

With more than 20 years of expertise, Smith is responsible for executing a holistic internal and external strategy that supports Fifth Third’s employees, customers and communities. Her oversight includes inclusion and diversity programming for the Bank’s enterprise and regional business resource groups, regional inclusion councils, supplier diversity, Project Search, neurodiversity and strategic sustainability initiatives, among others. Under her leadership, the Bank’s spending with diverse suppliers increased by more than 900%. With numerous recognitions, she is leading Fifth Third’s transformation in delivering long-term sustainable value, both internally and externally. 

Smith also has been recognized as one of Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Women in Corporate America, the National Diversity Council’s 2020 Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers, and she won Career Mastered Magazine’s 2020 Career Mastered Diversity Leadership Award. Through her leadership Fifth Third has been named as a 2023 America’s Top Corporations for Women-Owned companies by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council, the Best of the Decade list by Minority Business Network magazine, and the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s Forefront 50 Award for leveling the playing field for minority businesses.

“Savoy is proud to present the 2023 Most Influential Executives in Diversity & Inclusion,” Savoy CEO & Publisher L.P. Green II said. “These innovative trailblazers have led proactive efforts to positively impact corporate diversity and inclusion for some of the country’s highest-performing companies throughout and beyond the U.S. market We offer congratulations and appreciation to these executives recognized for their inspiring leadership and for leading by example.”

The full 2023 Most Influential Executives in Diversity & Inclusion list is available online at www.savoynetwork.com, through which the spring issue may be purchased. The magazine also is available nationwide via Amazon.com.

About Savoy
Savoy magazine is a quarterly, national publication covering the power, substance, and style of African American lifestyle. From business to news, sports to entertainment, design to technology, Savoy is a cultural catalyst that highlights timely topics and drives positive dialogue on and about Black culture. Connect with Savoy on Twitter – www.twitter.com/savoynetwork, Facebook – www.facebook.com/savoymagazine and LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/company/savoy-magazine.

About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at  www.53.com.

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March 9, 2023 /3BL Media/ – To celebrate Women’s History Month, AEG’s Women@AEG employee network group, has partnered with PERIOD., an internationally recognized non-profit, on a month-long fundraising drive to provide menstrual products to women and girls in marginalized communities across the globe and raise awareness for period poverty.

The women’s network group is encouraging employees to purchase menstrual products that will be donated by PERIOD. to shelters, schools, and other regional nonprofits. Employees can also donate to the organization’s cash campaign to eliminate period poverty.

“Through this partnership with PERIOD., Women@AEG is aiming to collect enough menstrual products to support 1,000 menstruations, or one menstrual cycle for 1,000 people,” shared Jennah Wiggins, one of the leaders of Women@AEG “We are hoping to support women and this cause because it is estimated that 500 million people around the world today live without access to adequate menstrual hygiene. We also hope to raise awareness of this critical issue and reduce the disparity of period poverty.”

PERIOD. is a global youth-fueled nonprofit that strives to eradicate period poverty and stigma through service, education, and advocacy. Through the distribution of menstrual products, promotion of youth leadership, and championing of menstrual equity in policy. PERIOD. donates product in bulk to over 350 organizations across the country and around the world who directly serve people who menstruate. Additionally, PERIOD.’s 400 chapters work to eradicate period poverty in their own communities. To learn more about PERIOD. or to donate, click here.

Leveraging Nasdaq’s proprietary Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools, we analyzed the prevalence of ESG discussions in the earnings call transcripts of Russell 3000 and MSCI USA ESG Leaders constituents to keep up with the quarterly conversation that goes on between companies and the investment community. The findings can be incorporated into the preparations for the next earnings plan and can be used to guide corporate disclosures and discussions of ESG strategy.

The Q3’22 ESG Trends Report elaborates the following topics:

MSCI USA ESG Leaders see continued momentum of ESG discussionsWhat are the most common ESG matters discussed?Climate Transition continues to be a key area of interest for sell-side analysts

Download the report to conduct further research and to help inform your broader ESG strategy and communications.