Month: April 2024

KFC Foundation

Looking back on 2023 fills us with immense joy with all of the incredible milestones we were able to achieve together.

Because of your support, we accomplished some remarkable feats:

Launched a tuition-free college programAwarded $2.5 million in scholarshipsFunded $1 million in community projectsLaunched a personal development program

Thanks to YOU, these accomplishments were made possible. Your dedication fuels our mission to create lasting differences in the lives of KFC restaurant employees and our communities.

Explore our 2023 Annual Report to see the full scope of our impact https://kfcfoundation.org/annual-report-2023/

Together, we’re changing lives.

Originally published on Built From Scratch

42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will enhance their campuses this year after being awarded nearly $3 million in grants from The Home Depot’s Retool Your School program. This year marks the 15th anniversary of campus improvements.

Morehouse College is one of the first schools to use funds from 2023 to transform an existing space on campus into an Innovation Lounge. Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs, dean of business at Morehouse, explains how this will develop careers and provide opportunities for future students.

Established in 2009, Retool Your School has invested more than $12 million in financial support, providing HBCUs with needs-based grants for campus renovations. For more details on The Home Depot’s Retool Your School program, including student opportunities and grant applications, visit RetoolYourSchool.com.

Originally published on Built From Scratch

42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will enhance their campuses this year after being awarded nearly $3 million in grants from The Home Depot’s Retool Your School program. This year marks the 15th anniversary of campus improvements.

Morehouse College is one of the first schools to use funds from 2023 to transform an existing space on campus into an Innovation Lounge. Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs, dean of business at Morehouse, explains how this will develop careers and provide opportunities for future students.

Established in 2009, Retool Your School has invested more than $12 million in financial support, providing HBCUs with needs-based grants for campus renovations. For more details on The Home Depot’s Retool Your School program, including student opportunities and grant applications, visit RetoolYourSchool.com.

For nearly a century, the cold chain industry has complied with a freezing standard of -18°C (or just below 0°F) when transporting and storing perishable goods around the globe. In his article, “Revolutionizing The Cold Chain: Reducing Freezing Standards To Combat Climate Change” published on Forbes, DP World COO Morten Johansen discusses a significant shift in the cold chain industry aimed at enhancing food security and addressing climate change impacts.

Historically, the industry has maintained a standard freezing temperature of minus 18°C. But Johansen’s company, DP World, is advocating for a change to minus 15°C, arguing that it can significantly reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions without compromising food safety or quality.

The cold chain’s role in global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions is substantial, accounting for up to 5% of global energy needs and 2.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Johansen’s article highlights the waste problem associated with inadequate refrigeration, which leads to the loss of millions of tons of food annually, further contributing to greenhouse gases.

A 2023 study supported by DP World suggests that the proposed temperature adjustment could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 17.7 million metric tons annually—equivalent to the emissions from 3.8 million cars. This change is also projected to decrease costs in the supply chain by 5% to 12%, enhancing competitiveness in the industry.

Johansen emphasizes the need for collective effort and leadership in adopting these new standards to ensure the success of this transformation in the cold chain sector. He advocates for a systematic approach involving clear communication, rigorous testing, and collaborative stakeholder engagement to implement these changes effectively.

This initiative represents a proactive step towards more sustainable logistics practices, with potential significant impacts on environmental sustainability and food security worldwide. Read the full article here: “Revolutionizing The Cold Chain: Reducing Freezing Standards To Combat Climate Change.”

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For nearly a century, the cold chain industry has complied with a freezing standard of -18°C (or just below 0°F) when transporting and storing perishable goods around the globe. In his article, “Revolutionizing The Cold Chain: Reducing Freezing Standards To Combat Climate Change” published on Forbes, DP World COO Morten Johansen discusses a significant shift in the cold chain industry aimed at enhancing food security and addressing climate change impacts.

Historically, the industry has maintained a standard freezing temperature of minus 18°C. But Johansen’s company, DP World, is advocating for a change to minus 15°C, arguing that it can significantly reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions without compromising food safety or quality.

The cold chain’s role in global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions is substantial, accounting for up to 5% of global energy needs and 2.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Johansen’s article highlights the waste problem associated with inadequate refrigeration, which leads to the loss of millions of tons of food annually, further contributing to greenhouse gases.

A 2023 study supported by DP World suggests that the proposed temperature adjustment could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 17.7 million metric tons annually—equivalent to the emissions from 3.8 million cars. This change is also projected to decrease costs in the supply chain by 5% to 12%, enhancing competitiveness in the industry.

Johansen emphasizes the need for collective effort and leadership in adopting these new standards to ensure the success of this transformation in the cold chain sector. He advocates for a systematic approach involving clear communication, rigorous testing, and collaborative stakeholder engagement to implement these changes effectively.

This initiative represents a proactive step towards more sustainable logistics practices, with potential significant impacts on environmental sustainability and food security worldwide. Read the full article here: “Revolutionizing The Cold Chain: Reducing Freezing Standards To Combat Climate Change.”

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