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TARRYTOWN, N.Y., February 7, 2024 /3BL/ – KeyBank announces a two-year, $100,000 community impact grant made through KeyBank Foundation to Make The Road New York, the largest participatory immigrant organization in New York. The grant will help sustain the organization’s Westchester Adult Education Project, which educates low-income immigrant adults in Westchester with English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Civics classes. With KeyBank’s funding, the program will be able to serve at least 40 ESOL students each year, helping them improve their communication skills to better integrate into the community and live more economically stable and healthier lives.

Students served by the Westchester Adult Education Project are from Mexico, Guatemala and across Central and South America, many working in low-wage jobs with lack of access to healthcare and experiencing housing instability. ESOL classes support students to learn English so they can advocate for their rights at work, interact with healthcare providers, help their children with schooling, and more. Civics classes support eligible students to prepare for their citizenship exams. KeyBank’s funds will be used for program implementation including personnel.

Westchester Adult Education Project student Edna Contreras is very grateful for KeyBank’s support. “The (ESOL) classes have helped me improve my communication skills and now I am able to have a fluent conversation with my doctor, at work with my boss, and with the teachers at my son’s school,” she said. “A new grant from the KeyBank Foundation will enable these classes to continue to help dozens more immigrants in Westchester learn English, get better jobs, and navigate life in New York.”

Make The Road New York annually serves 30,000 immigrants from across the Hudson Valley, Long Island and New York City. Their centers are neighborhood hubs providing educational programs, as well as wraparound services such as immigration legal services, computer and financial literacy, employment training and job placement, health insurance and benefits enrollment, and more.

“KeyBank believes in doing our part to improve the lives of disadvantaged populations in our neighborhoods through education, workforce development, and community investment,” said KeyBank Market President John Manginelli. “As a company recognized for our strong Diversity, Equity and Inclusion culture, we welcome people of all cultures to our community and are proud to help support their successful assimilation.”

KeyBank’s grant to Make The Road New York is part of the bank’s $40 billion community investments plan focused on economic access and equity to communities across the country. The scope of the plan includes investments and lending in affordable housing, home lending, small business lending, green initiatives, and transformative philanthropy targeted toward workforce development, education, and safe, vital neighborhoods for underserved communities and populations.

About Make The Road 

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice. We do this through four key strategies: community organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and the provision of legal and survival services. We serve 30,000 New Yorkers a year from our vibrant community centers in Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, and Westchester.

About KeyCorp/KeyBank 

KeyCorp’s roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $188 billion at December 31, 2023. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC

About KeyBank Foundation: 

KeyBank Foundation serves to fulfill KeyBank’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive, and its mission is to support organizations and programs that prepare people for thriving futures. The Foundation’s mission is advanced through three funding priorities – neighbors, education, and workforce – and through community service. To provide meaningful philanthropy that transforms lives, KeyBank Foundation listens carefully to understand the unique characteristics and needs of its communities and then backs solutions with targeted philanthropic investments. KeyBank Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation, funded by KeyCorp.

CONTACT: Karen Crane. Regional Communications Manager | 203-789-2752 | Karen_crane@keybank.com

The American Association of Blacks in Energy brought together a diverse network of energy professionals representing every energy career field during its 2023 Energy Policy Summit held in Washington, D.C. in December. The AABE is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of Blacks and other minorities in the energy industry. The Summit serves as a platform for amplifying the voices of people of color on energy policy matters and attracts excellent speakers. By fostering valuable dialogue with policy leaders, the Summit addresses economic opportunities and their impact on underserved communities.

The 2023 Summit theme was “Expedient and Equitable Implementation,” and attendees heard from members of Congress, key congressional staffers, federal officials, policy experts and industry colleagues regarding the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act and other energy-related legislation.

During the Summit, remarks and panel discussions covered topics related to our national clean energy transition, including successful sustainable solutions, the impact of U.S. foreign policy and how we can collaborate to ensure a just and prosperous energy future for all. AABE is a key local and national stakeholder that serves as a partner for the company on energy policies, regulations, emerging technologies, and environmental issues.

Entergy served as a Gold Sponsor of the 2023 Energy Policy Summit, and Senior Vice President of External Affairs John Hudson delivered remarks introducing the new President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute, Dan Brouillette, and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.

“The AABE Energy Policy Summit discussed current challenges to expedient implementation in the energy transition and amplified diverse voices for building an inclusive and equitable future,” said Hudson. “Entergy’s sponsorship of the conference helped AABE deliver this vital conversation for resilient, sustainable and equitable communities. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner energy landscape that benefits us all. We look forward to engaging in and continuing to champion our communities at these types of events in the months and years ahead.”

Our participation in the event allowed members of the Entergy team to be part of this important industry-wide conversation while also giving us the opportunity to share information about our work and the importance of federal funding to help our communities become more resilient, sustainable and equitable through the clean energy transition.

We are also proud to sponsor the AABE National 47th Conference in April of 2024, where Entergy executives including Senior Vice President of External Affairs and President John Hudson and Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer David Ellis will give remarks and share their expertise in panel discussions on topics such as energy equity and environmental justice and how to leverage federal infrastructure funding opportunities to invest in our communities. Learn more about how we are building a cleaner, more resilient and sustainable energy future for everyone at entergy.com/future.

Although AABE’s mission is to support Black professionals in the energy industry, the organization welcomes and encourages membership from individuals of all races who share its values and goals. AABE recognizes that promoting diversity and inclusion benefits everyone in the energy sector, and it actively seeks to engage with a broad range of individuals and organization to advance its mission. AABE’s focus is on creating a more diverse and inclusive industry for all, and it welcomes anyone who is committed to that goal.

For more than 30 years, November has been celebrated as Native American Heritage Month (formerly National American Indian Heritage Month) in the United States. It’s a time to recognize the long, rich history of the country’s many Indigenous peoples – and to acknowledge the unique challenges they have faced and continue to face.

Educating and raising awareness of Native American heritage is just one of the many driving motivations behind the newest Boston Scientific employee resource group (ERG): FIRE, which stands for Fostering Indigenous Resources and Empowerment.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month and the one-year anniversary of the launch of FIRE, we’re looking back at the group’s creation and what it hopes to achieve both as part of Boston Scientific and for Indigenous communities beyond the company’s walls.

How FIRE got started 

The initial spark for the FIRE ERG came several years ago when a new employee with Cherokee heritage started at the Boston Scientific site in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Conversations with her onboarding mentor led to the realization that Boston Scientific didn’t have an ERG for Indigenous employees.

“We often hear from other multicultural employees that when they started at Boston Scientific, they instantly felt comfortable in an ERG they closely identified with,” says Emily Gutierrez, a project manager at Boston Scientific and current global co-lead of FIRE. “Our colleagues realized, ‘Without an ERG for Indigenous employees, there’s a gap here.’”

Ultimately, the Minnesota employee and her mentor, together with Gutierrez and a like-minded colleague in Massachusetts, started working on putting an application to form an ERG at Boston Scientific. To do so, groups must meet certain requirements, including identifying leadership and having a minimum of three chapters.

After a year and a half of gathering employee support, FIRE was officially launched as an ERG in October 2022, with three chapters: one in Massachusetts, where Boston Scientific has its world headquarters; one in Minnesota; and a global virtual chapter that’s open to all employees who aren’t based at one of the other two sites.

Sharing hidden Native American histories and important truths 

Today, FIRE has more than 350 members and has already sponsored a wealth of activities for employees. “One of our first was working with a non-profit organization in Minnesota that provides healthy Indigenous foods to urban Native Americans,” says Markie Vicenti, an IT analyst at Boston Scientific and FIRE global co-lead. Members also volunteered at a traditional wacipi, or pow-wow, and hosted a virtual beadwork session led by Indigenous artists in Massachusetts.

Through book clubs, a podcast series and on-site events, the ERG has shed light on difficult truths about the treatment of Indigenous peoples throughout the history of North America, including the legacy of Native American boarding schools and Canadian residential schools, perspectives on federal holidays such as Columbus Day, and the current crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples.

FIRE is also actively working to increase representation of Indigenous people and students in STEM careers. The ERG has partnered with AISES, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, and plans to participate in an AISES mentoring program for young people. They’ve also obtained a grant for a local non-profit working to empower Native youth in the Twin Cities.

And in recognition of the fact that Boston Scientific facilities are located on ancestral homelands of Indigenous peoples, FIRE has developed land acknowledgement statements and is installing plaques at Minnesota and Massachusetts sites during ceremonies attended by local and executive leaders this month, with other sites across the U.S. and Canada to follow. “These will be a great way for our allies to show their support of FIRE and acknowledge the deep history of the land that we work and live on today,” says Gutierrez.

Ensuring Indigenous people have a voice at Boston Scientific 

Looking forward, the members of FIRE aim to do much more than educate employees and engage with local Indigenous groups, though both remain top priorities.

“We really want to ensure Indigenous people have a seat at the table when it comes to being represented and heard by our executive leaders,” says Gutierrez. “And we want to make Boston Scientific an employer of choice for Indigenous peoples, not just in the U.S. and Canada, but globally.”

Most of all, FIRE hopes to provide a sense of home and belonging for Indigenous employees.

“For me, being Indigenous, having that support system and people who understand my experiences was important,” says Vicenti.

Just as important, she says, is having the support of allies at the company who don’t have an Indigenous background.

“We’ve gotten so many comments from employees of all backgrounds saying that they’re so excited about the land acknowledgement statements and the ERG, that it’s about time this is happening,” says Vicenti. “Having that kind of community in the workplace makes a world of difference and makes Boston Scientific an even more beautiful place to be.”

Boston Scientific is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all of our employees can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive personally and professionally. See our objectives and progress to date in our 2022 Performance Report.

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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. To help ease this worry, 3BL is delivering a Valentine’s staple from our heart to yours: a twist on the traditional Conversation Heart. 

Each Conversation Heart is adorned with expert insights on how to sweeten your content, and communication strategies to strike the hearts of your target audience. Find out how to avoid industry cliches, optimize your communication with data, find the ‘love language’ of your key stakeholders and more. 

Save yourself the heartache of doubting your messaging. Instead, savor these insights to expertly translate your impact into powerful content.

Treat yourself to these communication tips. 

Georgia-Pacific continuously evaluates and transforms how we use resources in developing our products. We work to operate responsibly to best serve our partners, consumers, and communities. Guided by our Stewardship Framework, Georgia-Pacific seeks to improve lives, deliver better products, and develop technology and initiatives to consume fewer resources.

As director of environmental sustainability at Georgia-Pacific, Nagapooja Seeba helps Georgia-Pacific understand and improve the environmental impacts of its initiatives. This includes using raw materials such as unbleached pulp, developing products such as Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong® and EarthKraft™ recyclable padded mailers, and innovations such as Juno, a waste recovery technology.

Below, Nagapooja explains the tool and methodology integral to this work that many are not familiar with: life cycle assessments (LCAs). LCAs can be applied to various industries and sectors, providing valuable information for decision-making, product development, and environmental management strategies. It is an essential tool for businesses and policymakers aiming to reduce the environmental impact of products and processes.

What is an LCA?

LCA is a method for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product, process, or service throughout its entire life cycle. This life cycle typically includes all stages of the product or service, including raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use, and disposal.

How are LCAs used? 

An LCA provides a more holistic view of the environmental burdens and benefits associated with a particular product or process. This assessment considers various environmental factors, such as resource consumption, emissions to air, water and soil, as well as potential impacts on human health and ecosystems. The assessment creates data that can help evaluate and support sustainability claims, increase credibility, and facilitate sound business decisions.

What criteria are used in LCAs? 

During an LCA, a practitioner will set metrics to quantify different inputs, like use of energy, water, and other resources, as well as outputs such as waste, which occur throughout the life cycle of an industrial process, technology, or product. Practitioners use this information to track energy, resources, and materials.

How can LCAs help decision makers with sustainability initiatives?

LCAs give a full picture of a product or initiative’s impacts and guides product design and innovation. The data provides credible evidence and helps make informed business and environmental decisions. It allows Georgia-Pacific to consider a product’s entire supply chain and the implications of raw material extraction and use, production, transportation and distribution, and includes selecting suppliers and partners that align with our sustainability goals and those of our partners.

The information is also important for external audiences to be able to review initiatives and technology and determine if it is achieving its goals.

Georgia-Pacific incorporates LCAs into its decision-making processes and through the data provided by the assessments, makes more informed and strategic choices that contribute to the overall advancement of sustainability initiatives, aligning with its stewardship objectives. Visit Georgia-Pacific’s Environmental Stewardship page to learn more.

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The Toilet Board Coalition, founded in 2015 to accelerate business solutions to the sanitation crisis, honored 12 global sanitation businesses addressing the sanitation crisis as 2023 graduates of its Accelerator program. The Accelerator matches corporate mentors with businesses that are leading innovation in sanitation and driving progress to achieve access to sanitation and hygiene for all by 2030.

The Accelerator offers guidance for business model development, contact with investors, business advice through expert mentors and the opportunity for sanitation entrepreneurs to engage and build a long-term relationship with Toilet Board Coalition members and partners over a 12-month period. Kimberly-Clark is a founding member of the Toilet Board Coalition. Ten Kimberly-Clark leaders served as mentors for the 2023 cohort entrepreneurs.

According to the latest report from the Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in 2022, 1.5 billion people lacked safe health services, including 419 million who practiced open defecation. The Accelerator program, in its ninth year, has 70 graduates impacting more than 3 million people daily. Accelerator businesses serve low-income areas across Asia, Africa and – for the first time in 2023 – Latin America.

Kimberly-Clark is recognizing the leaders who invested their time as mentors for the latest Accelerator graduates:

Arena Recycling: Sandra Rojas

INORA: Alma Alejandro

Cresa: Shaon Ahsan & Marcela Rendón

Brixsan: Natalia Tobón & Silvia Kaneku

M&S Agroindustria: Segundo Perez & Paola Grimberg

Servicios Y Soluciones A&S: Eduardo Nieto & Mario Cuevas

Kimberly-Clark’s active collaboration with the Toilet Board Coalition reflects its global commitment to improving sanitation and addressing the problem on a large scale. By supporting projects focused on prosperity and circularity in the sanitation economy, the company demonstrates its vision and contributes positively to the dignity of life, cementing its role as an agent of change.

About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of people’s lives in more than 175 countries. Driven by innovation, creativity, and an understanding of people’s most essential needs, we create products that help them experience more of what’s important to them. Our portfolio of brands, which includes Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, rank 1st or 2nd in market share in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support environmental conservation, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the fifth year in a row. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company’s 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.

About Toilet Board Coalition
Founded in 2015, the Toilet Board Coalition accelerates business solutions to the global sanitation crisis. The Coalition facilitates vital partnerships between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), corporations, NGOs, investors and governments that share a commitment to achieve access to sanitation and hygiene for all by 2030 (SDG 6.2).

Through its world-renowned Accelerator, the Toilet Board Coalition provides business model design, corporate mentorship and access to investments for Sanitation Economy entrepreneurs serving low-income markets. To date, the Coalition has graduated 70 SMEs, impacting more than 3 million people daily and unlocking $33 million in financing. The diverse approach to sanitation of our more than 80 members is proud to lead to essential innovation in toilet design, circular recovery of biological resources and smart digital technologies to ensure safe and sustainable sanitation for all.

The Toilet Board Coalition and its work are made possible by the generous support of its Members. The Toilet Board Coalition’s work in the LATAM region is co-financed by IDB and IDB Lab through the Source of Innovation alliance and delivered in collaboration with Water For People. Content is the responsibility of the Toilet Board Coalition and does not necessarily reflect the views of Members and partners.

Learn more at https://www.toiletboard.org/

WASHINGTON, February 7, 2024 /3BL/ – The debut episode, “Sustainability Unveiled” from Environment+Energy Leader, takes its audience on a thought-provoking journey into the world of sustainability and smart business practices. Hosted by Jessica Hunt, this inaugural episode features an exclusive interview with Marissa Rosen, the visionary founder of Climate Social.

In 2015, Marissa founded Climate Social, a business dedicated to catalyzing positive change in the sustainability landscape.

The episode delves into the pivotal role of social media in Marissa’s vision, illustrating how it serves as a powerful tool for holding companies accountable and fostering transparency in the pursuit of genuine sustainability. With a keen eye on the evolving landscape of sustainability in business, Marissa shares insights gained over the past 5-10 years, providing strategies to motivate individuals and communities to embrace sustainable practices.

This compelling conversation concludes with a fervent call to action. Listeners are inspired to join the sustainability movement, contribute to the dialogue, and take practical steps toward a more sustainable future.

“Sustainability Unveiled” is poised to become a beacon of insight and inspiration, featuring thought leaders, experts, and visionaries in the sustainability space as well as expert advice and featured news. The podcast aims to unravel the complexities of sustainability, making it accessible and actionable for all.

Don’t miss the inaugural episode with Marissa Rosen, available on February 8, 2024. Subscribe now and be part of the movement toward a more sustainable future.

For media, speaking, or sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
Sarah Washington 
sarah.washington@environmentenergyleader.com 

About “Sustainability Unveiled” 
“Sustainability Unveiled” is a podcast/vodcast dedicated to exploring the diverse facets of sustainability and environmental advocacy. Hosted by Jessica Hunt, Co-Owner of E+E Leader, the podcast features insightful conversations with industry leaders, experts, and visionaries who are shaping the future of sustainability. Through engaging dialogue, the podcast aims to demystify sustainability and inspire listeners to take meaningful actions in their personal and professional lives. Join the movement for a more sustainable future.

Novartis delivered a strong performance in 2023, advancing new treatments for serious diseases and broadening access to our medicines. Our performance highlights the progress we are making in delivering on our purpose to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives.

The Novartis in Society Integrated Report 2023, published on January 31, describes how we create sustainable value for our stakeholders by embedding material environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics into the core of our business.

It contains comprehensive information and data on our progress in 2023 – including in innovation, access to medicines, advancing gender equity, strengthening our ethical culture, and reducing our impact on the environment.

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

New era for Novartis: 2023 was a historic year for Novartis. With the spin off of our Sandoz generics and biosimilars business largely completing the multiyear transformation of our company, we are now completely dedicated to bringing innovative medicines to the world.Innovation: In 2023, Novartis continued to deliver new medicines to patients. We received 22 approvals in the US, EU, China and Japan, including approval in the US for a new medicine for people living with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, a rare blood disorder. We advanced our pipeline of potential new medicines across our core therapeutic areas —cardiovascular, renal and metabolism; immunology; neuroscience; and oncology—with several late-stage data readouts that set the stage for potential launches in 2024 and beyond. We also invested USD 98.4 million in R&D for neglected tropical diseases and malaria during the year, with progress in key pipeline milestones, putting us on track to meet our commitment to invest USD 250 million over five years from 2021 to 2025.Access to medicines: Ensuring equitable access to innovative medicines is core to our business and our purpose. We implemented global access strategies for all new medicines launched in 2023. We also achieved a 31% increase in patients reached with our strategic innovative therapies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared with the previous year, representing an increase of 186% since 2019.People, environmental sustainability and ethics: Fulfilling our aspirations laid out in 2018, we achieved gender balance in management and gender pay equity. We have reduced the environmental footprint of our operations, cutting greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 63%, waste by 66% and water consumption by 50% (all in our own operations; compared with our 2016 baseline). We continued efforts to reinforce integrity across our organization and to foster a business culture in which ethics and compliance take center stage.

Commenting on the company’s 2023 performance, Novartis Chief Executive Officer Vas Narasimhan said: “We continued to deliver on our commitments to broaden access to our innovative medicines, tackle major global health challenges, advance gender equity, and reduce our impact on the environment. Looking ahead, we aim to build on this momentum and bring the same dedication to innovation and excellence to create sustainable value for patients, for society, and for our shareholders.”

The Novartis in Society Integrated Report is intended for all Novartis stakeholders, while meeting the needs of ESG professionals through comprehensive and downloadable data on our performance.

The report was prepared in accordance with Art. 964b of the Swiss Code of Obligations, and in alignment with recommendations and standards issued by the Integrated Reporting Framework, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Access and download the full report at: novartis.com/investors/reporting-and-transparency-hub/novartis-society-integrated-report

Novartis Media Relations
E-mail: media.relations@novartis.com

This document contains forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties. For more information, please see the full Novartis in Society Integrated Report 2023.

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The T7.270 Methane Power CNG Tractor, a product of New Holland (a brand of CNH) is a winner at the Lamma Show 2024 Innovation Awards, taking home honors in the Future Farming Innovation category.

The awards were announced at LAMMA 2024 in Birmingham, UK, on January 17th, 2024. For years the LAMMA Innovation Awards have rewarded innovation and advances inside the agricultural industry.

The New Holland T7.270 Methane Power is the world’s first production intent high horse Methane Powered Tractor. It represents the culmination of years of development to create and bring to market a tractor over 250hp specifically aimed to biodigester businesses and large farms who need greater power and the most advanced technology and comfort available.

There are over 600 biogas plants in the UK, of which 126 already produce biomethane, with a Total Industry Volume of around 300 units only in the UK. The New Holland T7.270 Methane Power CNG was created with these key customers in mind, as a primary target in the UK market, with further units to be sold in other relevant markets such as France, Germany, Norway, and Italy.

Winning this award is a testament to CNH’s continued commitment to designing innovative products that support a more sustainable future for farming.

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WRITTEN BY Kimberly Bishop Corporate Responsibility

Safer Internet Day is here again. For 21 years, the campaign has empowered people everywhere to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively—especially students and young people.

Gen understands the importance of building good digital habits early. That’s why Norton, a leader in consumer Cyber Safety and part of Gen, partnered with Discovery Education the worldwide education technology leader nurturing student curiosity and supporting educators. In 2023, we created My Digital Life. This program, designed for educators in grades 3-8, features lesson plans, videos and interactive tools aligned to learning standards and meant to address the sorts of issues young people face online, things like cyberbullying, privacy risks, misinformation, viruses and scams.

In just a few months since its launch, My Digital Life has proven to be a favorite amongst many Discovery Education educators across the country, helping kids learn how to be positive digital citizens.

What Is My Digital Life? 

My Digital Life is available to all on mydigitallife.discoveryeducation.com and to users of Discovery Education Experience, the company’s award-winning K-12 learning platform. The resources encourage responsible online decision-making by teaching students common warning signs about viruses or scams, how to stay safe on social media and gaming apps, and the basics of digital privacy. Norton helped design these resources and they are refreshed regularly, making sure they stay current on the latest cyber threats and best practices.

What Has Its Impact Been? 

Elementary and middle school educators in the U.S. have embraced My Digital Life. “I have been sharing this with my fourth and fifth graders,” wrote one teacher. “They have been really engaged, as it seems to nail that intangible magical mix: fun to watch for middle-graders, not too baby-ish/uncool, AND educational.” Another wrote, “This is so important!”, while another added, “Should be part of every classroom! It is essential to learn as a thinking skill!”

Between September and December 2023, teachers brought the My Digital Life platform to more than 102,000 students in 47 states and 712 school districts, 62% of which were Title I schools.

What’s Next? 

In 2024, My Digital Life has recently expanded into to schools in the U.K. The partnership with Discovery Education will also launch a new component called Career Connect, in which Gen team members can find skills-based volunteering opportunities and connect directly with teachers and students.

We also continue to drive Cyber Safety education for children and families around the world. Examples include The Smart Talk, which helps families have open, positive, ongoing conversations about digital safety, our Surf Smart 2.0 program, a collaboration with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, and the Guide to Online Safety for LGBTQ+ Young People, created in partnership with The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people.