Month: May 2025

KeyBank will host a national webinar to celebrate small business excellence and feature trailblazers who are breaking barriers in their industries.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday May 21, 2025 from 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. ET. Those interested in participating can register here.

From impact investing to AI finance to affordable housing, this free national webinar will shine a spotlight on changemakers pushing boundaries for transformational change. It will be moderated by Juan Adorno, KeyBank Vice President, Community Banking Program Manager. Participants include:

• Betty Francisco is CEO of Boston Impact Initiative, where they are committed to closing wealth gaps through impact investing. In 2022, Boston Magazine named Betty as one of the “100 Most Influential People in Boston.”
   
• Kareem Saleh is co-founder of Fairplay, the first “fairness-as-a-service” solution for financial institutions. Previously, Kareem served in the Obama administration and helped to manage the Paris climate agreement negotiation team.
   
• Ericka Keller is CEO of Brisa Builders Corp, an organization focused on mission-driven affordable housing projects. Ericka was recognized as a Crain’s “Notable Women Business Owner” in 2021.

Participants are asked to register by Tuesday May 20, 2025.

KeyBank is not responsible for any scheduling conflicts, cancellations, postponement, access or connectivity issues or force majeure event whatsoever. KeyBank is not responsible or liable for, and is hereby released from, any and all costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the event.

©2025 KeyCorp®. All rights reserved. CFMA #250513-3216078

 

KeyBank will host a national webinar to celebrate small business excellence and feature trailblazers who are breaking barriers in their industries.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday May 21, 2025 from 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. ET. Those interested in participating can register here.

From impact investing to AI finance to affordable housing, this free national webinar will shine a spotlight on changemakers pushing boundaries for transformational change. It will be moderated by Juan Adorno, KeyBank Vice President, Community Banking Program Manager. Participants include:

• Betty Francisco is CEO of Boston Impact Initiative, where they are committed to closing wealth gaps through impact investing. In 2022, Boston Magazine named Betty as one of the “100 Most Influential People in Boston.”
   
• Kareem Saleh is co-founder of Fairplay, the first “fairness-as-a-service” solution for financial institutions. Previously, Kareem served in the Obama administration and helped to manage the Paris climate agreement negotiation team.
   
• Ericka Keller is CEO of Brisa Builders Corp, an organization focused on mission-driven affordable housing projects. Ericka was recognized as a Crain’s “Notable Women Business Owner” in 2021.

Participants are asked to register by Tuesday May 20, 2025.

KeyBank is not responsible for any scheduling conflicts, cancellations, postponement, access or connectivity issues or force majeure event whatsoever. KeyBank is not responsible or liable for, and is hereby released from, any and all costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the event.

©2025 KeyCorp®. All rights reserved. CFMA #250513-3216078

 

Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!

Protecting the Earth isn’t just about today – it’s about creating a better tomorrow for generations to come. And while saving the planet might sound like a job for a superhero, the truth is: It doesn’t take superpowers. Just super people. 

From planting trees to working with communities to support eco-friendly initiatives, our PSEG Foundation works with several organizations that are helping make our communities a little brighter. Learn more about them below. 

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit on a mission to create a world where people and nature thrive.

With a little support from our PSEG Foundation, a powerful partnership is taking root in Newark – literally. Together, we’re planting trees in neighborhoods that need them most.

As part of our partnership, they’ve also built a dynamic spatial mapping tool that identifies where green spaces are most needed across Newark. This free, publicly available resource delivers data on open space, natural resources, heat islands, and environmental health – empowering residents to lead change and shape a more resilient future for their city.

But this mission goes far beyond trees. Through its Greening Our Cities program, The Nature Conservancy is weaving nature into the fabric of urban life – helping communities adapt to the environment with science-backed, nature-based solutions.

Together, we’re helping Newark – and cities like it – breathe easier.

The Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is spreading the power of trees around the world—one neighborhood, park and backyard at a time.

They don’t just talk the talk – they plant it. Since the foundations’ inception in 1972, more than 500 million trees have been planted across over 60 countries, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. Their next goal? Another half a billion trees planted by 2027!

That’s why it was a true honor when the Arbor Day Foundation named PSE&G a Tree Line USA Utility in 2023, 2024 and 2025, recognizing our commitment to not only delivering safe and reliable service to our customers, but also supporting our communities by planting and caring for trees within them.

Our PSEG Foundation also proudly supports the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program – a high-tech tool that empowers everyday residents to save energy and money while supporting the planet – right in the comfort of their own backyard. Just punch in a few simple details about your home and yard, and the tool shows you exactly where to plant a tree.

And there’s more: Earlier this month, we joined forces with the Arbor Day Foundation and the NJ Tree Foundation to plant 40 trees at Cadwalader Park in Trenton. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, properly placed trees around buildings can significantly reduce energy consumption, cutting air conditioning needs by 30% and saving 20–50% on heating costs. Not only that, but trees reap benefits for the entire neighborhood, including cleaner and cooler air, less flooding and more beauty all around.

Now that’s a win for everyone.

With every tree we plant, we’re proud to help grow stronger communities.

Sustainable Jersey

Planting trees is just a fraction of the great work our partners throughout the state are doing. But building a sustainable future also means giving communities the tools, knowledge, and support to make lasting change. That’s where Sustainable Jersey comes in.

Sustainable Jersey is on a mission to work with municipalities, schools and districts across New Jersey to build a cleaner, more sustainable state for all. They collaborate with state agencies, nonprofits, foundations, academia and industry-based organizations to research best practices for how communities can contribute to a sustainable future. Because one of the most important parts of building a brighter future together is knowing how to work with communities to get the job done.

Our PSEG Foundation has backed this mission with $3.4 million in funding over the past 12 years for the Sustainable Jersey grants program for schools and municipalities – empowering municipalities, schools, businesses and everyday citizens to join the cause. From food waste recycling to green infrastructure and bold sustainability initiatives, this partnership is turning communities into sustainability strongholds – equipped to save energy, save money and help leave the planet a little better and brighter than we found it.

We’re proud to help build a better tomorrow, starting today. 

Because when local leaders have the tools to lead, real change takes root.

Better together

Whether it’s planting trees or empowering local leaders to lead change – one thing is clear: We’re better when we work together.

Through partnership, passion and action, our PSEG Foundation is helping communities thrive – and helping support our planet now and in the future.

Whether you’re planting a tree or implementing energy saving tips into your daily life, remember – small changes can make a big impact. Because together, we’re not just imagining a better world – we’re building it.

Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!

Protecting the Earth isn’t just about today – it’s about creating a better tomorrow for generations to come. And while saving the planet might sound like a job for a superhero, the truth is: It doesn’t take superpowers. Just super people. 

From planting trees to working with communities to support eco-friendly initiatives, our PSEG Foundation works with several organizations that are helping make our communities a little brighter. Learn more about them below. 

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit on a mission to create a world where people and nature thrive.

With a little support from our PSEG Foundation, a powerful partnership is taking root in Newark – literally. Together, we’re planting trees in neighborhoods that need them most.

As part of our partnership, they’ve also built a dynamic spatial mapping tool that identifies where green spaces are most needed across Newark. This free, publicly available resource delivers data on open space, natural resources, heat islands, and environmental health – empowering residents to lead change and shape a more resilient future for their city.

But this mission goes far beyond trees. Through its Greening Our Cities program, The Nature Conservancy is weaving nature into the fabric of urban life – helping communities adapt to the environment with science-backed, nature-based solutions.

Together, we’re helping Newark – and cities like it – breathe easier.

The Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is spreading the power of trees around the world—one neighborhood, park and backyard at a time.

They don’t just talk the talk – they plant it. Since the foundations’ inception in 1972, more than 500 million trees have been planted across over 60 countries, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. Their next goal? Another half a billion trees planted by 2027!

That’s why it was a true honor when the Arbor Day Foundation named PSE&G a Tree Line USA Utility in 2023, 2024 and 2025, recognizing our commitment to not only delivering safe and reliable service to our customers, but also supporting our communities by planting and caring for trees within them.

Our PSEG Foundation also proudly supports the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program – a high-tech tool that empowers everyday residents to save energy and money while supporting the planet – right in the comfort of their own backyard. Just punch in a few simple details about your home and yard, and the tool shows you exactly where to plant a tree.

And there’s more: Earlier this month, we joined forces with the Arbor Day Foundation and the NJ Tree Foundation to plant 40 trees at Cadwalader Park in Trenton. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, properly placed trees around buildings can significantly reduce energy consumption, cutting air conditioning needs by 30% and saving 20–50% on heating costs. Not only that, but trees reap benefits for the entire neighborhood, including cleaner and cooler air, less flooding and more beauty all around.

Now that’s a win for everyone.

With every tree we plant, we’re proud to help grow stronger communities.

Sustainable Jersey

Planting trees is just a fraction of the great work our partners throughout the state are doing. But building a sustainable future also means giving communities the tools, knowledge, and support to make lasting change. That’s where Sustainable Jersey comes in.

Sustainable Jersey is on a mission to work with municipalities, schools and districts across New Jersey to build a cleaner, more sustainable state for all. They collaborate with state agencies, nonprofits, foundations, academia and industry-based organizations to research best practices for how communities can contribute to a sustainable future. Because one of the most important parts of building a brighter future together is knowing how to work with communities to get the job done.

Our PSEG Foundation has backed this mission with $3.4 million in funding over the past 12 years for the Sustainable Jersey grants program for schools and municipalities – empowering municipalities, schools, businesses and everyday citizens to join the cause. From food waste recycling to green infrastructure and bold sustainability initiatives, this partnership is turning communities into sustainability strongholds – equipped to save energy, save money and help leave the planet a little better and brighter than we found it.

We’re proud to help build a better tomorrow, starting today. 

Because when local leaders have the tools to lead, real change takes root.

Better together

Whether it’s planting trees or empowering local leaders to lead change – one thing is clear: We’re better when we work together.

Through partnership, passion and action, our PSEG Foundation is helping communities thrive – and helping support our planet now and in the future.

Whether you’re planting a tree or implementing energy saving tips into your daily life, remember – small changes can make a big impact. Because together, we’re not just imagining a better world – we’re building it.

Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!

Protecting the Earth isn’t just about today – it’s about creating a better tomorrow for generations to come. And while saving the planet might sound like a job for a superhero, the truth is: It doesn’t take superpowers. Just super people. 

From planting trees to working with communities to support eco-friendly initiatives, our PSEG Foundation works with several organizations that are helping make our communities a little brighter. Learn more about them below. 

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit on a mission to create a world where people and nature thrive.

With a little support from our PSEG Foundation, a powerful partnership is taking root in Newark – literally. Together, we’re planting trees in neighborhoods that need them most.

As part of our partnership, they’ve also built a dynamic spatial mapping tool that identifies where green spaces are most needed across Newark. This free, publicly available resource delivers data on open space, natural resources, heat islands, and environmental health – empowering residents to lead change and shape a more resilient future for their city.

But this mission goes far beyond trees. Through its Greening Our Cities program, The Nature Conservancy is weaving nature into the fabric of urban life – helping communities adapt to the environment with science-backed, nature-based solutions.

Together, we’re helping Newark – and cities like it – breathe easier.

The Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is spreading the power of trees around the world—one neighborhood, park and backyard at a time.

They don’t just talk the talk – they plant it. Since the foundations’ inception in 1972, more than 500 million trees have been planted across over 60 countries, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. Their next goal? Another half a billion trees planted by 2027!

That’s why it was a true honor when the Arbor Day Foundation named PSE&G a Tree Line USA Utility in 2023, 2024 and 2025, recognizing our commitment to not only delivering safe and reliable service to our customers, but also supporting our communities by planting and caring for trees within them.

Our PSEG Foundation also proudly supports the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program – a high-tech tool that empowers everyday residents to save energy and money while supporting the planet – right in the comfort of their own backyard. Just punch in a few simple details about your home and yard, and the tool shows you exactly where to plant a tree.

And there’s more: Earlier this month, we joined forces with the Arbor Day Foundation and the NJ Tree Foundation to plant 40 trees at Cadwalader Park in Trenton. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, properly placed trees around buildings can significantly reduce energy consumption, cutting air conditioning needs by 30% and saving 20–50% on heating costs. Not only that, but trees reap benefits for the entire neighborhood, including cleaner and cooler air, less flooding and more beauty all around.

Now that’s a win for everyone.

With every tree we plant, we’re proud to help grow stronger communities.

Sustainable Jersey

Planting trees is just a fraction of the great work our partners throughout the state are doing. But building a sustainable future also means giving communities the tools, knowledge, and support to make lasting change. That’s where Sustainable Jersey comes in.

Sustainable Jersey is on a mission to work with municipalities, schools and districts across New Jersey to build a cleaner, more sustainable state for all. They collaborate with state agencies, nonprofits, foundations, academia and industry-based organizations to research best practices for how communities can contribute to a sustainable future. Because one of the most important parts of building a brighter future together is knowing how to work with communities to get the job done.

Our PSEG Foundation has backed this mission with $3.4 million in funding over the past 12 years for the Sustainable Jersey grants program for schools and municipalities – empowering municipalities, schools, businesses and everyday citizens to join the cause. From food waste recycling to green infrastructure and bold sustainability initiatives, this partnership is turning communities into sustainability strongholds – equipped to save energy, save money and help leave the planet a little better and brighter than we found it.

We’re proud to help build a better tomorrow, starting today. 

Because when local leaders have the tools to lead, real change takes root.

Better together

Whether it’s planting trees or empowering local leaders to lead change – one thing is clear: We’re better when we work together.

Through partnership, passion and action, our PSEG Foundation is helping communities thrive – and helping support our planet now and in the future.

Whether you’re planting a tree or implementing energy saving tips into your daily life, remember – small changes can make a big impact. Because together, we’re not just imagining a better world – we’re building it.

Whirlpool Corporation mentors recently connected with the 2024-25 Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG powered by Youth Solutions, Inc.) cohort at Benton Harbor High School for a morning dedicated to curating confidence, making powerful first impressions, and strategically developing professional style. 

To tailor the insights to each individual, mentors helped the students merge their personal style with making a powerful professional impression during a hands-on shopping experience. Whether they are pursuing college, technical training, or are headed straight into the job market, mentors made sure each mentee was styled for success.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approxiately $17 billion in annual sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas – 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2025 /3BL/ – Changemakers gathered last week (May 6-8) for the 19th annual Living Future conference, hosted by Living Future, a nonprofit transformation engine and member-driven organization at the forefront of the global movement toward regenerative design practices that support a living future for all.

“Beyond fellowship and learning, we are here for deliberate and collective movement building,” said CEO Lindsay Baker, opening the event. “This has always been part of our mission, but now it is gravely important.” The convening comes 100 days into a new US administration that has sought to dismantle federal support for climate action (and much more).

Baker shared the story of how, in the past 30 years, the green building movement gave rise to a thriving industry. “We created an industry from a movement of people who wanted to see changes in how buildings were built and managed and how products were made,” she said. “But recent changes have shaken our industry — not just the economic uncertainties but also the support of the federal government. This is a pivotal and critical time for us all to step forward into this movement work with clarity, intention, and commitment to collective action.”

Baker announced that Living Future is advancing an ambitious plan to decarbonize the supply chains of the built environment (and reduce industrial emissions), despite the anticipated loss of federal grant funding. To accelerate this critical work, the organization is seeking contributions to its Resiliency Fund to support R&D efforts that will expand the Declare program and Living Product Challenge. The goal: to introduce a phased, impactful recognition system across three key product attributes—Health, Environment, and Equity. Manufacturers will begin by demonstrating transparency in any one area and build from there. Products that achieve the highest standards across all three will earn the distinction of a Living Product.

Highlights from Living Future 2025

The conference celebrated and explored a range of transformative ideas, projects, and innovations shaping the future of the built environment, including:

• Community-Centered Development in Portland’s Albina Neighborhood: Project leaders introduced one of the nation’s most ambitious community-driven redevelopment initiatives. Attendees generated ideas for this active, equity-focused project.
• Indigenous Leadership and Methods: Danny Desjarlais, leader of the Lower Sioux Hemp Program and Housing ProjectCHK/LINK, spoke about the effort to create healthy, stable housing and jobs in Native American communities.
• Biobased Building Materials: Christian Benimana, Senior Principal and Co-Executive Director of MASS Design Group highlighted the untapped potential of biobased materials in advancing regenerative, locally sourced, and low-carbon construction.

Just ahead of the conference, Living Future launched a new member portal designed to deepen engagement and collaboration within the movement. Built environment professionals are actively encouraged to join the community.

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ABOUT Living Future

The International Living Future Institute is driving the urgent transformation of the building industry toward a future that is regenerative, resilient, and just. It offers actionable, accessible, and evolving tools and resources that empower a growing community of practitioners and changemakers to accelerate this shift. With a bold goal for 2030, Living Future envisions regenerative practices becoming the standard in how buildings are designed, constructed, and operated around the world. Through continued innovation, strategic growth, and a deep commitment to accountability, Living Future is catalyzing industry-wide progress. Realizing this vision will require collective action—individuals and communities using their unique voices to shape a built environment that supports both people and planet.

Media Contact: 

Anjula Duggal
International Living Future Institute
anjula.duggal@living-future.org

Imagine someone with Parkinson’s sipping their morning coffee with a steady hand. A person with chronic pain or overactive bladder enjoying simple pleasures like going to the movies, taking a road trip, and a restful sleep.

These examples represent real people whose lives were changed with healthcare technology.

Yet, as optimistic as we are about the future of health tech and the people behind it, a global talent shortage of 4.3 million tech workers by 2030 threatens innovation.

Read the full piece by Sally Saba and Torod Neptune on Fast Company.