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KeyBank Foundation has gifted $40,000 to Rethink Food to support meal-making efforts through the Neighborhood Meals Program—an effort to produce and distribute hot, nutritious and culturally celebrated meals to food-insecure communities across New York City.

“Everyone needs help from time to time, often during times help feels furthest away,” said John Manginelli, Hudson Valley/Metro NY President, KeyBank. “To support Rethink Food and help them feed people in our community who are food insecure is a great way to promote KeyBank’s commitment to help people live well and fulfill their promise.”

The KeyBank Foundation grant will provide approximately 7,400 meals.

“KeyBank’s support provides the funds needed to prepare and distribute nutritious meals, as well as opens up economic development opportunities for our partners and their staff, amplifying our impact beyond mere meal provision,” said Matt Jozwiak, founder and ceo, Rethink Food. “In addition to strengthening our operational capacity, this grant will help us expand our reach to more vulnerable populations.”

Founded in 2017, Rethink Food has converted over 3 million pounds of donated food into meals, distributed more than 33 million meals to the food-insecure and directed more than $147 million to local restaurants. Through its own Sustainable Community Kitchen, the organization currently delivers over 10,000 meals per week across New York City.

“Food insecurity affects 47 million people in the United States while 42% of our national food supply goes uneaten. Rethink Food exists to bridge that gap and strengthen connections in our food system by partnering with restaurants to provide meals for communities in need,” said Jozwiak.

Since 2023, Keybank has donated approximately $100,000 to Rethink Food, supporting the NYC Restaurant Program and sponsoring the 8-year anniversary event and 2023 Marathon Sign-Making Party.

For more information about the organization and making donations, visit the Rethink Food website at rethinkfood.org or call 212-364-7040.

KeyBank Foundation has gifted $40,000 to Rethink Food to support meal-making efforts through the Neighborhood Meals Program—an effort to produce and distribute hot, nutritious and culturally celebrated meals to food-insecure communities across New York City.

“Everyone needs help from time to time, often during times help feels furthest away,” said John Manginelli, Hudson Valley/Metro NY President, KeyBank. “To support Rethink Food and help them feed people in our community who are food insecure is a great way to promote KeyBank’s commitment to help people live well and fulfill their promise.”

The KeyBank Foundation grant will provide approximately 7,400 meals.

“KeyBank’s support provides the funds needed to prepare and distribute nutritious meals, as well as opens up economic development opportunities for our partners and their staff, amplifying our impact beyond mere meal provision,” said Matt Jozwiak, founder and ceo, Rethink Food. “In addition to strengthening our operational capacity, this grant will help us expand our reach to more vulnerable populations.”

Founded in 2017, Rethink Food has converted over 3 million pounds of donated food into meals, distributed more than 33 million meals to the food-insecure and directed more than $147 million to local restaurants. Through its own Sustainable Community Kitchen, the organization currently delivers over 10,000 meals per week across New York City.

“Food insecurity affects 47 million people in the United States while 42% of our national food supply goes uneaten. Rethink Food exists to bridge that gap and strengthen connections in our food system by partnering with restaurants to provide meals for communities in need,” said Jozwiak.

Since 2023, Keybank has donated approximately $100,000 to Rethink Food, supporting the NYC Restaurant Program and sponsoring the 8-year anniversary event and 2023 Marathon Sign-Making Party.

For more information about the organization and making donations, visit the Rethink Food website at rethinkfood.org or call 212-364-7040.

KeyBank Foundation has gifted $40,000 to Rethink Food to support meal-making efforts through the Neighborhood Meals Program—an effort to produce and distribute hot, nutritious and culturally celebrated meals to food-insecure communities across New York City.

“Everyone needs help from time to time, often during times help feels furthest away,” said John Manginelli, Hudson Valley/Metro NY President, KeyBank. “To support Rethink Food and help them feed people in our community who are food insecure is a great way to promote KeyBank’s commitment to help people live well and fulfill their promise.”

The KeyBank Foundation grant will provide approximately 7,400 meals.

“KeyBank’s support provides the funds needed to prepare and distribute nutritious meals, as well as opens up economic development opportunities for our partners and their staff, amplifying our impact beyond mere meal provision,” said Matt Jozwiak, founder and ceo, Rethink Food. “In addition to strengthening our operational capacity, this grant will help us expand our reach to more vulnerable populations.”

Founded in 2017, Rethink Food has converted over 3 million pounds of donated food into meals, distributed more than 33 million meals to the food-insecure and directed more than $147 million to local restaurants. Through its own Sustainable Community Kitchen, the organization currently delivers over 10,000 meals per week across New York City.

“Food insecurity affects 47 million people in the United States while 42% of our national food supply goes uneaten. Rethink Food exists to bridge that gap and strengthen connections in our food system by partnering with restaurants to provide meals for communities in need,” said Jozwiak.

Since 2023, Keybank has donated approximately $100,000 to Rethink Food, supporting the NYC Restaurant Program and sponsoring the 8-year anniversary event and 2023 Marathon Sign-Making Party.

For more information about the organization and making donations, visit the Rethink Food website at rethinkfood.org or call 212-364-7040.

Originally published by Mastercard

This blog post is by Renata Żukowska and Emilia Bartosiewicz-Brożyna from Fundacja LBC Business Women Foundation (LBC). LBC implements the GO DIGITAL program in Poland in partnership with Mastercard Strive, a program from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and with the support of the Polish Development Fund (PFR).

Women running small businesses are changing their approach to digital technology. Instead of expensive transformations, they’re choosing concrete step-by-step actions, supported by other women and well-chosen tools. The result? Time savings, more customers, and a greater sense of security. These are some of the findings from the LBC Foundation’s GO DIGITAL report, a first-of-its-kind in Poland that reveals the new face of digitalization, showing how women entrepreneurs are embracing digital transformation and how real support helps them make concrete changes.

The report is part of the GO DIGITAL social campaign and program, carried out by the LBC Business Women Foundation with support from Mastercard Strive and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. GO DIGITAL proved not only to be an impetus for developing digital skills but also a factor in changing business habits and strategies. More than 330,000 women have learned about the GO DIGITAL program since its launch, and more than 50,000 women responded to the resources and content shared. A further 2,500 women received support through GO DIGITAL. The program was groundbreaking not only technologically, but mentally. Female participants stopped seeing digitalization as reserved for big companies and IT departments. They realised that implementations can be simple, accessible, and tailor-made for micro-businesses.

This blog post takes a closer look at some of the key findings and outcomes of GO DIGITAL in Poland.

What did the report show?

Overall, digital transformation is no longer seen as costly and difficult for women-led small businesses. Women began testing and implementing tools for invoicing, customer communication, sales management, and social media management on their own. (See Figure 1.)

1. As many as 62% of female participants have increased their digital skills, and 59% are now more likely to use online tools. Further, one in three female business owners has implemented at least three recommended tools.
2. 57% of participants saved time, 27% reduced costs, and 49% saw an increase in customers (38% considered it significant). The ability to provide implementation support and to connect with a community of women at a similar stage proved critical.
3. As many as 32% of participants used three or more digital tools, such as social media management applications, CRMs, webinar platforms, or password managers. 65% of the women introduced specific recommendations from GO DIGITAL into their companies, covering not only technology, but also work organisation or customer service.
4. 84% of female participants rated the program’s value positively, highlighting the practicality of the content, clarity of the message, and access to experts. Importantly, the effects continued even after the campaign ended, with 86% of women continuing to use digital tools (46% regularly, 38% occasionally).

Beyond the numbers: How women gained tools, agency, and a new way of thinking about technology

Digitalization is not just about technology — it is also about changing thinking and building internal readiness. The GO DIGITAL program helped participants to overcome fear, gain courage, and believe in themselves as leaders of digital change.

For many women, GO DIGITAL offered them a sense that, for the first time, digital technology was for them too. “This program has emboldened me. Now I approach digitalization in a completely different way,” explained one participant. It was important for women to be able to work at their own pace, without pressure — with expert support and plain language.

GO digital also dispelled stereotypes and fears previously held by participants. It promoted digital technology to women, highlighting its importance regardless of age or business profile. To quote one participant: “I realised that I can do it myself — it can be learned.”

Offering implementation support to participants, such as individual consultations, pre-selected digital tools, and a sense of community of women who shared their experiences, was key, leading one participant to explain that, “without the support, I wouldn’t have known where to start.”

The GO Digital community was an important element, where women shared experiences, supported, and inspired each other. As Renata Żukowska, Vice President of the LBC Foundation, explained, “GO DIGITAL is a space where digitalization ceases to be alien, and starts to be a tool for everyday work and development.”

What’s next for GO DIGITAL

The GO DIGITAL report makes it clear: the biggest barrier for women participants to adopt digital tools was not a lack of knowledge, but the difficulty of implementation. Women knew what to do, but they lacked time, support, and a framework for action.

This is why the LBC Foundation recommends:

• Implementing mentoring with digital mentors,
• Designing learning paths tailored to the level of proficiency,
• Offering a mandatory training module on cybersecurity,
• Driving participant engagement through implementation reminders after 3 months.

These activities are designed to help women not just learn about digitalization, but implement in stages, at their own pace, with real support. This moves the needle from knowledge to action and determines the effectiveness of future programs.

The LBC Foundation, Mastercard Strive, and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth believe that digital transformation in women’s small businesses is not a fad, but a necessity. When accompanied by trust, support, and space for growth, campaigns like GO DIGITAL can be effective, even for micro-businesses.

Read the full report: https://ladybusiness.pl/godigital-raport/

Continue reading here.

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

 

Originally published by Mastercard

This blog post is by Renata Żukowska and Emilia Bartosiewicz-Brożyna from Fundacja LBC Business Women Foundation (LBC). LBC implements the GO DIGITAL program in Poland in partnership with Mastercard Strive, a program from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and with the support of the Polish Development Fund (PFR).

Women running small businesses are changing their approach to digital technology. Instead of expensive transformations, they’re choosing concrete step-by-step actions, supported by other women and well-chosen tools. The result? Time savings, more customers, and a greater sense of security. These are some of the findings from the LBC Foundation’s GO DIGITAL report, a first-of-its-kind in Poland that reveals the new face of digitalization, showing how women entrepreneurs are embracing digital transformation and how real support helps them make concrete changes.

The report is part of the GO DIGITAL social campaign and program, carried out by the LBC Business Women Foundation with support from Mastercard Strive and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. GO DIGITAL proved not only to be an impetus for developing digital skills but also a factor in changing business habits and strategies. More than 330,000 women have learned about the GO DIGITAL program since its launch, and more than 50,000 women responded to the resources and content shared. A further 2,500 women received support through GO DIGITAL. The program was groundbreaking not only technologically, but mentally. Female participants stopped seeing digitalization as reserved for big companies and IT departments. They realised that implementations can be simple, accessible, and tailor-made for micro-businesses.

This blog post takes a closer look at some of the key findings and outcomes of GO DIGITAL in Poland.

What did the report show?

Overall, digital transformation is no longer seen as costly and difficult for women-led small businesses. Women began testing and implementing tools for invoicing, customer communication, sales management, and social media management on their own. (See Figure 1.)

1. As many as 62% of female participants have increased their digital skills, and 59% are now more likely to use online tools. Further, one in three female business owners has implemented at least three recommended tools.
2. 57% of participants saved time, 27% reduced costs, and 49% saw an increase in customers (38% considered it significant). The ability to provide implementation support and to connect with a community of women at a similar stage proved critical.
3. As many as 32% of participants used three or more digital tools, such as social media management applications, CRMs, webinar platforms, or password managers. 65% of the women introduced specific recommendations from GO DIGITAL into their companies, covering not only technology, but also work organisation or customer service.
4. 84% of female participants rated the program’s value positively, highlighting the practicality of the content, clarity of the message, and access to experts. Importantly, the effects continued even after the campaign ended, with 86% of women continuing to use digital tools (46% regularly, 38% occasionally).

Beyond the numbers: How women gained tools, agency, and a new way of thinking about technology

Digitalization is not just about technology — it is also about changing thinking and building internal readiness. The GO DIGITAL program helped participants to overcome fear, gain courage, and believe in themselves as leaders of digital change.

For many women, GO DIGITAL offered them a sense that, for the first time, digital technology was for them too. “This program has emboldened me. Now I approach digitalization in a completely different way,” explained one participant. It was important for women to be able to work at their own pace, without pressure — with expert support and plain language.

GO digital also dispelled stereotypes and fears previously held by participants. It promoted digital technology to women, highlighting its importance regardless of age or business profile. To quote one participant: “I realised that I can do it myself — it can be learned.”

Offering implementation support to participants, such as individual consultations, pre-selected digital tools, and a sense of community of women who shared their experiences, was key, leading one participant to explain that, “without the support, I wouldn’t have known where to start.”

The GO Digital community was an important element, where women shared experiences, supported, and inspired each other. As Renata Żukowska, Vice President of the LBC Foundation, explained, “GO DIGITAL is a space where digitalization ceases to be alien, and starts to be a tool for everyday work and development.”

What’s next for GO DIGITAL

The GO DIGITAL report makes it clear: the biggest barrier for women participants to adopt digital tools was not a lack of knowledge, but the difficulty of implementation. Women knew what to do, but they lacked time, support, and a framework for action.

This is why the LBC Foundation recommends:

• Implementing mentoring with digital mentors,
• Designing learning paths tailored to the level of proficiency,
• Offering a mandatory training module on cybersecurity,
• Driving participant engagement through implementation reminders after 3 months.

These activities are designed to help women not just learn about digitalization, but implement in stages, at their own pace, with real support. This moves the needle from knowledge to action and determines the effectiveness of future programs.

The LBC Foundation, Mastercard Strive, and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth believe that digital transformation in women’s small businesses is not a fad, but a necessity. When accompanied by trust, support, and space for growth, campaigns like GO DIGITAL can be effective, even for micro-businesses.

Read the full report: https://ladybusiness.pl/godigital-raport/

Continue reading here.

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

 

Originally published by Mastercard

This blog post is by Renata Żukowska and Emilia Bartosiewicz-Brożyna from Fundacja LBC Business Women Foundation (LBC). LBC implements the GO DIGITAL program in Poland in partnership with Mastercard Strive, a program from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and with the support of the Polish Development Fund (PFR).

Women running small businesses are changing their approach to digital technology. Instead of expensive transformations, they’re choosing concrete step-by-step actions, supported by other women and well-chosen tools. The result? Time savings, more customers, and a greater sense of security. These are some of the findings from the LBC Foundation’s GO DIGITAL report, a first-of-its-kind in Poland that reveals the new face of digitalization, showing how women entrepreneurs are embracing digital transformation and how real support helps them make concrete changes.

The report is part of the GO DIGITAL social campaign and program, carried out by the LBC Business Women Foundation with support from Mastercard Strive and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. GO DIGITAL proved not only to be an impetus for developing digital skills but also a factor in changing business habits and strategies. More than 330,000 women have learned about the GO DIGITAL program since its launch, and more than 50,000 women responded to the resources and content shared. A further 2,500 women received support through GO DIGITAL. The program was groundbreaking not only technologically, but mentally. Female participants stopped seeing digitalization as reserved for big companies and IT departments. They realised that implementations can be simple, accessible, and tailor-made for micro-businesses.

This blog post takes a closer look at some of the key findings and outcomes of GO DIGITAL in Poland.

What did the report show?

Overall, digital transformation is no longer seen as costly and difficult for women-led small businesses. Women began testing and implementing tools for invoicing, customer communication, sales management, and social media management on their own. (See Figure 1.)

1. As many as 62% of female participants have increased their digital skills, and 59% are now more likely to use online tools. Further, one in three female business owners has implemented at least three recommended tools.
2. 57% of participants saved time, 27% reduced costs, and 49% saw an increase in customers (38% considered it significant). The ability to provide implementation support and to connect with a community of women at a similar stage proved critical.
3. As many as 32% of participants used three or more digital tools, such as social media management applications, CRMs, webinar platforms, or password managers. 65% of the women introduced specific recommendations from GO DIGITAL into their companies, covering not only technology, but also work organisation or customer service.
4. 84% of female participants rated the program’s value positively, highlighting the practicality of the content, clarity of the message, and access to experts. Importantly, the effects continued even after the campaign ended, with 86% of women continuing to use digital tools (46% regularly, 38% occasionally).

Beyond the numbers: How women gained tools, agency, and a new way of thinking about technology

Digitalization is not just about technology — it is also about changing thinking and building internal readiness. The GO DIGITAL program helped participants to overcome fear, gain courage, and believe in themselves as leaders of digital change.

For many women, GO DIGITAL offered them a sense that, for the first time, digital technology was for them too. “This program has emboldened me. Now I approach digitalization in a completely different way,” explained one participant. It was important for women to be able to work at their own pace, without pressure — with expert support and plain language.

GO digital also dispelled stereotypes and fears previously held by participants. It promoted digital technology to women, highlighting its importance regardless of age or business profile. To quote one participant: “I realised that I can do it myself — it can be learned.”

Offering implementation support to participants, such as individual consultations, pre-selected digital tools, and a sense of community of women who shared their experiences, was key, leading one participant to explain that, “without the support, I wouldn’t have known where to start.”

The GO Digital community was an important element, where women shared experiences, supported, and inspired each other. As Renata Żukowska, Vice President of the LBC Foundation, explained, “GO DIGITAL is a space where digitalization ceases to be alien, and starts to be a tool for everyday work and development.”

What’s next for GO DIGITAL

The GO DIGITAL report makes it clear: the biggest barrier for women participants to adopt digital tools was not a lack of knowledge, but the difficulty of implementation. Women knew what to do, but they lacked time, support, and a framework for action.

This is why the LBC Foundation recommends:

• Implementing mentoring with digital mentors,
• Designing learning paths tailored to the level of proficiency,
• Offering a mandatory training module on cybersecurity,
• Driving participant engagement through implementation reminders after 3 months.

These activities are designed to help women not just learn about digitalization, but implement in stages, at their own pace, with real support. This moves the needle from knowledge to action and determines the effectiveness of future programs.

The LBC Foundation, Mastercard Strive, and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth believe that digital transformation in women’s small businesses is not a fad, but a necessity. When accompanied by trust, support, and space for growth, campaigns like GO DIGITAL can be effective, even for micro-businesses.

Read the full report: https://ladybusiness.pl/godigital-raport/

Continue reading here.

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

 

When a young, injured harbor seal pup was discovered struggling off the British Columbia coast, the team at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) stepped in. That pup – affectionately named “DeePee”– has now made a full recovery and released back into the wild.

A global leader in marine mammal rescue, research, and rehabilitation, VAMMR operates Canada’s only dedicated marine mammal hospital facility and is often the sole hope for sick, injured, or orphaned marine animals.

Through a three-year partnership, DP World supports VAMMR’s pinniped disentanglement program, marine mammal research, and rehabilitation efforts.

This summer, DP World employees joined VAMMR onsite to help feed and care for several rescued pups – including DeePee – during their recovery. The hands-on experience culminated in the successful release of DeePee back into his natural habitat, a milestone that symbolizes both resilience and shared stewardship of marine ecosystems.

About DeePee’s Rehabilitation

The goal for every VAMMR patient like DeePee is a successful rehabilitation and release back into the ocean. Sick, injured, or orphaned seals, sea otters, sea lions, turtles and small cetaceans receive species-appropriate care at their Rescue Center. Each patient receives:

• An individual treatment plan for injuries, infections, or malnutrition
• Specialized nutrition to support healthy growth and recovery

Each rescue gives a marine mammal a second chance and provides information that helps build a better understanding of ocean health.

A Small Seal with a Big Message

Every rescued marine animal represents a stronger, more resilient coastal ecosystem. DeePee’s story highlights how community-level conservation partnerships can directly support ocean health and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

For DP World employees across Canada, the naming of DeePee is a meaningful reminder of their proximity to – and responsibility for – the waters where they work.

Protecting Ocean Health Through Local Action

DP World’s support for VAMMR is one facet of its wider “Our World, Our Future” sustainability strategy, which includes long-term programs in marine conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and water stewardship across the Americas.

In Canada, this includes partnerships with Ocean Wise and support for initiatives such as the Whale Report Alert System (WRAS), designed to reduce vessel disturbances and protect at-risk cetaceans. The company also participates in water quality monitoring at the Port of Prince Rupert, invests in clean energy technologies that reduce impacts on marine environments, and hosts multiple shoreline cleanups across the regions in which they live.

DP World’s Broader Oceans Commitment

Globally, DP World is advancing comprehensive, science-based ocean conservation efforts, including:

• Living Seawalls installations that increase biodiversity on port structures
• Blue Bond funding dedicated to coastal resilience and marine restoration
• Water quality monitoring programs like those at DP World’s Prince Rupert port
• Mangrove reforestation, including more than 250,000 seedlings planted in Ecuador
• Aquatic fauna monitoring, such as the long-term program at DP World’s Port of Santos
• Clean energy investments, from electrified equipment to hydrogen-powered pilots, reducing emissions that affect marine habitats.

These initiatives reflect DP World’s belief that healthy oceans and sustainable global trade must advance together.

Learn More

Explore DP World’s global sustainability strategy: Our World, Our Future

View DeePee’s patient profile here.

When a young, injured harbor seal pup was discovered struggling off the British Columbia coast, the team at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) stepped in. That pup – affectionately named “DeePee”– has now made a full recovery and released back into the wild.

A global leader in marine mammal rescue, research, and rehabilitation, VAMMR operates Canada’s only dedicated marine mammal hospital facility and is often the sole hope for sick, injured, or orphaned marine animals.

Through a three-year partnership, DP World supports VAMMR’s pinniped disentanglement program, marine mammal research, and rehabilitation efforts.

This summer, DP World employees joined VAMMR onsite to help feed and care for several rescued pups – including DeePee – during their recovery. The hands-on experience culminated in the successful release of DeePee back into his natural habitat, a milestone that symbolizes both resilience and shared stewardship of marine ecosystems.

About DeePee’s Rehabilitation

The goal for every VAMMR patient like DeePee is a successful rehabilitation and release back into the ocean. Sick, injured, or orphaned seals, sea otters, sea lions, turtles and small cetaceans receive species-appropriate care at their Rescue Center. Each patient receives:

• An individual treatment plan for injuries, infections, or malnutrition
• Specialized nutrition to support healthy growth and recovery

Each rescue gives a marine mammal a second chance and provides information that helps build a better understanding of ocean health.

A Small Seal with a Big Message

Every rescued marine animal represents a stronger, more resilient coastal ecosystem. DeePee’s story highlights how community-level conservation partnerships can directly support ocean health and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

For DP World employees across Canada, the naming of DeePee is a meaningful reminder of their proximity to – and responsibility for – the waters where they work.

Protecting Ocean Health Through Local Action

DP World’s support for VAMMR is one facet of its wider “Our World, Our Future” sustainability strategy, which includes long-term programs in marine conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and water stewardship across the Americas.

In Canada, this includes partnerships with Ocean Wise and support for initiatives such as the Whale Report Alert System (WRAS), designed to reduce vessel disturbances and protect at-risk cetaceans. The company also participates in water quality monitoring at the Port of Prince Rupert, invests in clean energy technologies that reduce impacts on marine environments, and hosts multiple shoreline cleanups across the regions in which they live.

DP World’s Broader Oceans Commitment

Globally, DP World is advancing comprehensive, science-based ocean conservation efforts, including:

• Living Seawalls installations that increase biodiversity on port structures
• Blue Bond funding dedicated to coastal resilience and marine restoration
• Water quality monitoring programs like those at DP World’s Prince Rupert port
• Mangrove reforestation, including more than 250,000 seedlings planted in Ecuador
• Aquatic fauna monitoring, such as the long-term program at DP World’s Port of Santos
• Clean energy investments, from electrified equipment to hydrogen-powered pilots, reducing emissions that affect marine habitats.

These initiatives reflect DP World’s belief that healthy oceans and sustainable global trade must advance together.

Learn More

Explore DP World’s global sustainability strategy: Our World, Our Future

View DeePee’s patient profile here.

When a young, injured harbor seal pup was discovered struggling off the British Columbia coast, the team at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) stepped in. That pup – affectionately named “DeePee”– has now made a full recovery and released back into the wild.

A global leader in marine mammal rescue, research, and rehabilitation, VAMMR operates Canada’s only dedicated marine mammal hospital facility and is often the sole hope for sick, injured, or orphaned marine animals.

Through a three-year partnership, DP World supports VAMMR’s pinniped disentanglement program, marine mammal research, and rehabilitation efforts.

This summer, DP World employees joined VAMMR onsite to help feed and care for several rescued pups – including DeePee – during their recovery. The hands-on experience culminated in the successful release of DeePee back into his natural habitat, a milestone that symbolizes both resilience and shared stewardship of marine ecosystems.

About DeePee’s Rehabilitation

The goal for every VAMMR patient like DeePee is a successful rehabilitation and release back into the ocean. Sick, injured, or orphaned seals, sea otters, sea lions, turtles and small cetaceans receive species-appropriate care at their Rescue Center. Each patient receives:

• An individual treatment plan for injuries, infections, or malnutrition
• Specialized nutrition to support healthy growth and recovery

Each rescue gives a marine mammal a second chance and provides information that helps build a better understanding of ocean health.

A Small Seal with a Big Message

Every rescued marine animal represents a stronger, more resilient coastal ecosystem. DeePee’s story highlights how community-level conservation partnerships can directly support ocean health and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

For DP World employees across Canada, the naming of DeePee is a meaningful reminder of their proximity to – and responsibility for – the waters where they work.

Protecting Ocean Health Through Local Action

DP World’s support for VAMMR is one facet of its wider “Our World, Our Future” sustainability strategy, which includes long-term programs in marine conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and water stewardship across the Americas.

In Canada, this includes partnerships with Ocean Wise and support for initiatives such as the Whale Report Alert System (WRAS), designed to reduce vessel disturbances and protect at-risk cetaceans. The company also participates in water quality monitoring at the Port of Prince Rupert, invests in clean energy technologies that reduce impacts on marine environments, and hosts multiple shoreline cleanups across the regions in which they live.

DP World’s Broader Oceans Commitment

Globally, DP World is advancing comprehensive, science-based ocean conservation efforts, including:

• Living Seawalls installations that increase biodiversity on port structures
• Blue Bond funding dedicated to coastal resilience and marine restoration
• Water quality monitoring programs like those at DP World’s Prince Rupert port
• Mangrove reforestation, including more than 250,000 seedlings planted in Ecuador
• Aquatic fauna monitoring, such as the long-term program at DP World’s Port of Santos
• Clean energy investments, from electrified equipment to hydrogen-powered pilots, reducing emissions that affect marine habitats.

These initiatives reflect DP World’s belief that healthy oceans and sustainable global trade must advance together.

Learn More

Explore DP World’s global sustainability strategy: Our World, Our Future

View DeePee’s patient profile here.