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Developed in partnership with the Global Fashion Agenda, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition has developed a Higg Index Tools Analysis and Compliance Initiatives Summary Report, which is now available to the public.

In collaboration with professional consultancies and partners, the SAC initiated analyses of the Higg Index tools in relation to relevant existing and upcoming EU and national (European) legislation. The summary provides key messages and main outcomes of the analysis, along with proposed next steps.

As part of this process, the SAC developed an overview for members explaining how relevant European legislation is applicable to the requirements of the Higg Index tools. It intends to map out the complex and rapidly evolving policy landscape, and support members in their compliance work with their own legal and compliance teams.

The initial analysis considered factors such as corporate sustainability due diligence and corporate sustainability reporting and was intended to assess to what extent the Higg Index tools can assist members in their compliance efforts, where appropriate. The SAC is also collaborating with Worldly, an impact intelligence platform that hosts and supports leading industry solutions including the SAC’s Higg Index tools, to deliver a white paper that comprehensively outlines how brands can use the tools to prepare for compliance with the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), in particular.

Key messages of the summary include:

The Higg Index tools are periodically updated to proactively address the increasing demands raised by legislation for transparency and disclosure. While they were not originally intended to align with regulations or support regulatory compliance, the Higg Index tools can and, increasingly, will provide insights and data that can support members’ compliance efforts. The Higg Brand & Retail Module (BRM) stands as a good example, being well aligned with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements.With the final sector-specific standards expected soon, the SAC will further align the Higg BRM to the regulatory reporting requirements therein. With regard to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the assessment confirmed that the Higg BRM was not designed as a due diligence tool, and therefore cannot be used, on its own, as a comprehensive due diligence tool. However, while the Higg BRM will undoubtedly have a role to play in a due diligence process, such a process goes beyond the scope of a single self-assessment survey such as the Higg BRM.The SAC will work together with partners and key stakeholders to develop and support innovative projects such as an OECD-aligned Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) framework. Among others, the SAC will collaborate with Worldly and Fair Wear to deliver resources and guidance to help brands and other industry stakeholders understand, navigate, and implement impactful human rights due diligence. By working together, these groups aim to drive industry alignment, raise the bar for human rights, and reduce negative impacts on the environment and nature across global garment supply chains. The SAC will also explore more formally how the organization can facilitate members and the industry in meeting future regulatory obligations.The SAC has developed an overview of relevant European legislation for SAC members that is applicable to the questions and requirements of the Higg Brand and Retailer Module (BRM), Higg Product Module (PM) and Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI), Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) and Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (FSLM). This overview is set to be published by the end of the year and will be made available for members only, as the resource is intended to aid members in their ongoing compliance work alongside their own legal teams.The SAC actively advocates and collaborates with policymakers, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that its tools remain relevant and in line with the most current sustainability standards and legislation. The SAC works towards ensuring that its expertise is integrated effectively into the legislative and regulatory processes – in the context of and beyond its role in facilitating the PEF Technical Secretariat for Textiles and Footwear. The Higg Product Module (PM) and Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) particularly stand as strong opportunities for advocating this crucial alignment, e.g. in the context of the Substantiating Green Claims Directive, as well as the Delegated Act on Textiles for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

As the Higg Index tools touch upon many aspects included in the regulatory and reporting obligations, the purpose of the collaborative work is to keep abreast of the latest key regulatory developments. This helps in considering potential refinements to the Higg Index tools in the future. Relevant legislation is constantly changing, and many pieces of legislation have yet to be finalized. Hence, the analysis will be conducted continuously, so the Higg Index tools ceaselessly meet the evolving expectations and needs of members and users.

Originally published on Tork News Center

Philadelphia, PA., November 22, 2023 /3BL/ – Recently, Tork, an Essity brand, exhibited at ISSA Show North America 2023, the leading resource for information, education, innovation, networking, and commercial opportunities within the worldwide cleaning industry, in Las Vegas. At the show, Tork showcased its products and solutions that inspire leaders to think ahead to meet the highest hygiene expectations and optimize their business performance.

Tork carbon neutral dispensers were nominated for the ISSA Innovation Awards, a program recognizing the latest advancements in the cleaning industry, and were recognized as an honoree for the Environment & Sustainability Award. As of October 2023, a select range of existing Tork brand innovative dispensers in North America are carbon neutral certified. Carbon emissions have already been reduced by using purchased renewable electricity in the production, and the remaining carbon emissions are offset through investments in verified credits from climate projects with ClimatePartner. The selected projects reduce carbon emissions by supplying clean drinking water in Cambodia, providing energy efficient cookstoves in India, and supporting forest protection in Indonesia.

“Being present at ISSA Show North America is always special to our team, and it is our honor to participate this year as our partners at the International Sanitary Supply Association celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary,” said Matthew Urmanski, Vice President Sales and Marketing NA at Essity. “We are proud that Tork carbon neutral dispensers were named in the ISSA Innovation Awards program as an honoree for the Environment & Sustainability Award and look forward to helping businesses maximize their business performance while minimizing environmental impact.”

At ISSA Show North America, Tork showcased its broad range of products and solutions, including Tork Vision Cleaning, Tork Counter Mount Soap System, Tork PeakServe family of dispensers, and Tork Advanced Coreless High Capacity Bath Tissue. Show attendees also had the opportunity to engage with Tork’s virtual tools, including the Tork Office Complaints Minimizer, an interactive challenge that helps facility leaders learn about hygiene solutions to reduce complaints, and Tork VR Clean Hands Training and Education, a virtual reality (VR) headset-enabled game specifically designed to make hand hygiene training more engaging.

“The ISSA Show is one of our most anticipated events of the year,” said Rachel Olsavicky, Regional Marketing Manager, Commercial & Public Interest at Essity. “The energy at this year’s show has been incredible, and we are always grateful for opportunities to engage with partners and customers to show how Tork can help them think ahead to meet rising hygiene expectations.”

To learn more about Tork’s presence at ISSA Show North America 2023 and additional products and solutions, please visit www.torkusa.com/issa.

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

By Stacey Hartman

As the heart and soul of our community, small businesses form a significant part of our day-to-day lives. The importance of supporting small businesses extends far beyond convenience; it’s about understanding the integral role they play in shaping our community and contributing to the local economy. In this guide, we’ll discuss the benefits of shopping local and show how you can contribute to the prosperity of small businesses.

Understand the value of small businesses

Small businesses are not only local job creators, but they also bring about unique services and products that add a sense of individuality and character to our neighborhoods. Their tailored offerings – often crafted with love and passion – simply can’t be matched by the mass-produced items of larger corporations.

Moreover, small businesses are the cultural backbone of our communities. The cafes, bookstores, and family-run grocery stores we frequent become a part of our identity, shaping our towns and cities in a unique way. They host events that unite a community, nurture local talent, and contribute to making our communities vibrant and inclusive.

Supporting local businesses can also greatly benefit your local economy. These ventures generate local employment, offering opportunities for residents to thrive within their own community. They also pay local taxes, which considerably benefit public services such as education, infrastructure, and transportation. This is integral to the stability and growth of a city or a town.

How to support small businesses

It might seem challenging to know how to support small businesses, especially in a predominantly digital world. However, there are quite a few ways this can be accomplished:

Consider eating at a family-owned restaurant instead of global fast food chains, or purchasing from local stores instead of online mega-retailers.You can support local digital entrepreneurship through online shopping and leaving positive reviews. Follow local businesses on social media to stay updated with their products or services.Show your support by attending local events, markets, or pop-up shops. Not only can you find unique and handmade items, but also enjoy community bonding experiences.Don’t underestimate the power of word of mouth. Recommend your favorite local business to a friend, family member or colleague. It can make a huge difference to small business owners.Consider collaborating with local businesses or partnering for events or special promotions. This not only boosts their visibility but also cultivates a strong local business community.Purchasing gift cards from small businesses, either for yourself or for others, provides immediate support to those businesses.Sharing a business’s social media posts or tagging them in your posts can greatly increase their visibility. This can lead to new potential customers discovering them.Signing up for a small business’s newsletter shows your interest and can keep you informed about sales and events where you could support them.

Shop our curated gift guide, featuring GoDaddy customers

This year, we’re delighted to present the GoDaddy 2023 Gift Guide, a specially curated range of unique products sourced from various small business owners across the United States. By presenting an array of extraordinary gifts in this gift guide, GoDaddy aims to simplify your shopping experience, making it easier for you to support small businesses and uncover unique finds.

From handcrafted skis to handmade makeup bags and high-tech golf bags, the GoDaddy 2023 Gift Guide showcases the overwhelming talent within the small business community.

Check out the gift guide here: GoDaddy.com/GiftGuide

Support small businesses this holiday season

As you start your holiday shopping, consider looking to small businesses first and uncover hidden gems in the small business community.

And while we’ve highlighted small businesses in the ecommerce space, don’t forget to check out small businesses in your local community.

Your support towards small businesses is more than just a transaction. It’s a testament to a resilient community that values its integrity, cultural identity, and local economy. Let’s extend a helping hand to those who work tirelessly to bring life, diversity, and innovation to our community.

At exactly 12 p.m. on a Monday, the unassuming grey building nestled at the intersection of Cherry Ave. and Laburnum St. in Kamloops, BC opens its doors.

A steady stream of people make their way inside, heading to neatly arranged tables that mimic a restaurant setting. Friendly volunteers warmly welcome the guests and serve up the menu of the day—a freshly prepared, nourishing meal.

This is a typical scenario at Mount Paul Community Food Centre (CFC) every Monday and Thursday. Around 150 people gather together and savor lunch. This community meal welcomes diners to sit on a pre-set table and served with the day’s meal—all free of charge.

“We use food as a vehicle to bring people together. We’re creating a social experience, and hoping to build that sense of community into their lives,” says Dawn Christie, Manager at Mount Paul CFC.

Established in 2017, Mount Paul CFC focuses on food security programming, with the community meal as one of its offerings under the food access initiative. Additionally, they maintain a community pantry for those who miss the scheduled community meal, providing frozen soups and smoothies on weekdays.

The non-profit organization is committed to enhancing access to healthy whole foods. Every Tuesday and Thursday, their affordable produce market opens its doors, where produce can be purchased at a discounted rate.

“Our approach revolves around providing a community resource that promotes whole foods in growing, cooking, sharing and learning. It’s a good way to focus people how to incorporate whole foods into their daily lives,” emphasizes Christie.

And who powers this organization? About 200 dedicated volunteers and five staff, spanning all ages and contributing two to 10 hours a week to support more than a dozen programs.

In addition to food access programs, Mount Paul CFC also offers food skills and education programs, including classes that cover basic cooking skills, food literacy and gardening.

“People find that this is the place they want come to and once they’re here, they find a vibrant sense of community. They feed off the warm and fuzzy feeling of community involvement. I believe many of our volunteers share the same sentiment, knowing they’re here and giving back to the community,” beams Christie.

Enbridge, through its Fueling Futures program, recently donated $15,000 to Mount Paul CFC to further strengthen its food accessibility programs. This is part of the company’s commitment to invest in communities near its operations.

Like most of the residents in the region, one of the main challenges Mount Paul CFC faces is rising inflation and food costs. But they remain dedicated to their calling, knowing that healthy, whole food is often the first thing that goes off the table when finances are tight.

Christie reminds her community: “Our centre is open to those in need of food access, and we have resources available here. Any community member can access our programs in their food security journey with no associated cost, as many times as they require.”

At exactly 12 p.m. on a Monday, the unassuming grey building nestled at the intersection of Cherry Ave. and Laburnum St. in Kamloops, BC opens its doors.

A steady stream of people make their way inside, heading to neatly arranged tables that mimic a restaurant setting. Friendly volunteers warmly welcome the guests and serve up the menu of the day—a freshly prepared, nourishing meal.

This is a typical scenario at Mount Paul Community Food Centre (CFC) every Monday and Thursday. Around 150 people gather together and savor lunch. This community meal welcomes diners to sit on a pre-set table and served with the day’s meal—all free of charge.

“We use food as a vehicle to bring people together. We’re creating a social experience, and hoping to build that sense of community into their lives,” says Dawn Christie, Manager at Mount Paul CFC.

Established in 2017, Mount Paul CFC focuses on food security programming, with the community meal as one of its offerings under the food access initiative. Additionally, they maintain a community pantry for those who miss the scheduled community meal, providing frozen soups and smoothies on weekdays.

The non-profit organization is committed to enhancing access to healthy whole foods. Every Tuesday and Thursday, their affordable produce market opens its doors, where produce can be purchased at a discounted rate.

“Our approach revolves around providing a community resource that promotes whole foods in growing, cooking, sharing and learning. It’s a good way to focus people how to incorporate whole foods into their daily lives,” emphasizes Christie.

And who powers this organization? About 200 dedicated volunteers and five staff, spanning all ages and contributing two to 10 hours a week to support more than a dozen programs.

In addition to food access programs, Mount Paul CFC also offers food skills and education programs, including classes that cover basic cooking skills, food literacy and gardening.

“People find that this is the place they want come to and once they’re here, they find a vibrant sense of community. They feed off the warm and fuzzy feeling of community involvement. I believe many of our volunteers share the same sentiment, knowing they’re here and giving back to the community,” beams Christie.

Enbridge, through its Fueling Futures program, recently donated $15,000 to Mount Paul CFC to further strengthen its food accessibility programs. This is part of the company’s commitment to invest in communities near its operations.

Like most of the residents in the region, one of the main challenges Mount Paul CFC faces is rising inflation and food costs. But they remain dedicated to their calling, knowing that healthy, whole food is often the first thing that goes off the table when finances are tight.

Christie reminds her community: “Our centre is open to those in need of food access, and we have resources available here. Any community member can access our programs in their food security journey with no associated cost, as many times as they require.”

CBRE

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) has announced the winners of its 2023 Supplier Innovation Challenge for North America. The competition recognizes supplier partners for innovative contributions to serving CBRE and its clients.

This year, supplier partners from across North America submitted 59 innovation initiatives across six categories: Best Client Value/Cost Management, Best Data & Technology Solution, Best Diversity Solution, Best Health & Safety Solution, Best Sustainability Solution and Best Workplace Experience Solution.

The following winners were selected by a panel of judges from across the CBRE GWS businesses:

Innovation of the Year: Benjamin Moore & Co.Diversity: Kimberly-Clark ProfessionalSustainability: Trane TechnologiesClient Value: DC Group, Inc.Data & Technology: Monarch Landscape CompaniesWorkplace Experience: SBM Management ServicesHealth & Safety: GOJO Industries, Inc.

Bob Bruning, CBRE Chief Procurement Officer said: “Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Supplier Innovation Challenge and congratulations to our 2023 winners. Innovation is central to what we do at CBRE, and this program helps us capture and deploy our supplier partners’ best ideas that drive successful outcomes for our clients.”

About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2022 revenue). The company has approximately 115,000 employees (excluding Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) has announced the winners of its 2023 Supplier Innovation Challenge for North America. The competition recognizes supplier partners for innovative contributions to serving CBRE and its clients.

This year, supplier partners from across North America submitted 59 innovation initiatives across six categories: Best Client Value/Cost Management, Best Data & Technology Solution, Best Diversity Solution, Best Health & Safety Solution, Best Sustainability Solution and Best Workplace Experience Solution.

The following winners were selected by a panel of judges from across the CBRE GWS businesses:

Innovation of the Year: Benjamin Moore & Co.Diversity: Kimberly-Clark ProfessionalSustainability: Trane TechnologiesClient Value: DC Group, Inc.Data & Technology: Monarch Landscape CompaniesWorkplace Experience: SBM Management ServicesHealth & Safety: GOJO Industries, Inc.

Bob Bruning, CBRE Chief Procurement Officer said: “Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Supplier Innovation Challenge and congratulations to our 2023 winners. Innovation is central to what we do at CBRE, and this program helps us capture and deploy our supplier partners’ best ideas that drive successful outcomes for our clients.”

About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2022 revenue). The company has approximately 115,000 employees (excluding Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog

The historic Ambassador Hotel has played a role in San Francisco’s history for 112 years, including serving as an informal hospice during the 1980s and 1990s AIDS crisis, and housing low-income individuals today.

Time along with wear and tear left the building in need of a comprehensive rehab, and San Francisco’s Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp., which acquired the Ambassador in 1999, is in the midst of a such a rehab project, which includes funding from U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance.

Impact Finance invested $67 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and provided a $71 million construction loan. It instituted a financial structure involving LIHTCS that included tax exempt and taxable construction financing.

“The Ambassador Hotel holds a rich and cherished history in the heart of San Francisco, particularly among the Tenderloin community,” said TNDC CEO Maurilio Leon. “During the 1980’s and 1990s, it served as a vital sanctuary for numerous AIDS patients, extending compassion and support to those who were without the means to care for themselves or connect with support networks. In the early 2000s, TNDC assumed the stewardship of this historic place, and today, in 2023, we take great pride in continuing its enduring legacy by preserving affordable housing for our community.”

Constructed in 1911 and on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ambassador Hotel is a six-story building with 134 single-room apartments that include full bathrooms and kitchenettes. The property houses very low-income individuals with an area median income between 30-60%.

Located on the corner of Eddy and Mason Streets, the Ambassador’s rehab included a mega structural upgrade featuring structural steel plus life safety upgrades, code upgrades and replacement of building systems.

“At a time when other financial partners hesitated to move forward with an investment due to the complexities, we leaned in,” said Lisa Gutierrez, director of business development, affordable housing, for Impact Finance. “We’ve specialized in complex developments like this for over 30 years. The coordination to get to the finish line was intense, from understanding the relocation plan of this vulnerable resident population to aligning with the many public funding sources and rental subsidies, all while managing the building rehabilitation needs of this historic building.”

In addition to this financing, since 2005, the U.S. Bank Foundation has provided $225,000 in grant and corporate contribution funding to TNDC.

The project is expected to be completed in 2024, and Ambassador residents said they are excited about the changes.

“I really like the new modern features at the Ambassador – especially the additional cabinet space in my room,” said one resident.

“I enjoyed returning to my newly rehabbed unit. Everything is so new and works well,” said another.

“I especially like the outdoor furniture on the Ambassador’s courtyard patio,” another resident said. “I’m planning to do my schoolwork out there at one of the new tables.”

Over nearly 30 years, Impact Finance has provided $1.25 billion in debt and almost $800 million in equity within San Francisco’s larger five-county metropolitan statistical area.

Gutierrez said the bank’s motivation to be involved in the Ambassador project is the investment’s high impact.

“We’re investors with heart,” she said, “and our primary goal is to create lasting change in our communities.”

International Olympic Committee news

On the International Day for Peace, Auvita Rapilla, IOC Member and Chair of the Olympism365 Commission, discusses how the Olympism365 strategy can support the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contribute to creating safer and more peaceful communities in the Pacific and beyond.

In pursuit of the #GlobalGoals, the IOC has a unique platform to contribute to positive change in different communities. How does the IOC view its role in contributing to creating safer and more peaceful communities?

First and foremost, it is important to understand that building safer and more peaceful communities is interlinked with inclusive sustainable development, and that these are highly complex issues. However, the IOC believes that sport and Olympism have a positive role to play in that endeavour. Our commitment to this is brought to life through the Olympism365 strategy, which is our approach to strengthening the role of sport as an important enabler for the Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 16 on promoting just, peaceful and inclusive societies. The goal is to connect and support social impact initiatives around the globe in order to harness the transformative potential of sport and Olympism to help change lives, communities and society for the better.

At the IOC and for National Olympic Committees (NOCs), our work is often about supporting athletes and preparing for the Olympic Games, but what is truly satisfying and equally as important is seeing how sport can make a difference to people’s lives on a daily basis. Olympism365 is about connecting the opportunities that we have across the Olympic Movement, to make that impact across a wide range of communities – far beyond those hosting the Games.

What are some of the examples of successful collaborations that the Olympic Movement has engaged in to promote just, peaceful and inclusive communities, the focus of Goal 16?

One that’s close to home for me in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the Kicks 4 Kokoda programme, which aims to support young people in overcoming key challenges they face in their communities. Statistics from our Ministry for Community Development indicate that over 50 per cent of women have experienced gender-based violence. So a target of zero tolerance to violence against women and children is a priority for PNG.

Recognising this challenge, we (the PNG National Olympic Committee) have partnered with the PNG Kokoda Track Foundation and Team Up, the Australian Government’s sport for development programme on this initiative. It’s been a really successful programme since we established the partnership in 2021. Our Olympians and elite athletes, alongside community volunteers, are trained as coaches and peer leaders, then teamed up with community health workers, to understand the mindset of local young people and inspire them to engage with their own communities in more inclusive and gender equitable ways, and help them access gender-based violence services. Sport and the Olympic values become a hook and a safe space to support the young people in these communities in a way that traditional service provision is unable to do.

How can collaboration like this enhance the impact of sport and Olympism in different communities across the globe, especially in creating safer and more peaceful communities?

We see violence and community safety issues manifest differently in different contexts, with more and more communities experiencing violent conflict, but also an unacceptably high number of people suffering from crime and domestic violence. This includes reporting from the World Health Organization (WHO) that one out of two children suffer some form of violence each year. In response, through Olympism365, the IOC is increasing its cooperation with the criminal justice sector to strengthen the role of sport in youth crime prevention.

A good example is our work with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime on the SC:ORE (Sport against Crime: Outreach, Resilience, Empowerment) initiative, focused on helping to prevent and combat youth violence and crime through sports-based learning and skills training. This approach brings together the experience and expertise of leaders in youth crime prevention with the assets of the Olympic and sports movement. An important point to note is that, as well as delivering concrete projects, this initiative also has a focus on building the capacity of institutions – including those outside the sports movement – and strengthening public policies and investment that is focused on using sport in youth crime prevention. This approach is mirrored across Olympism365. It is key to enhancing the scale, impact and sustainability of the IOC’s collaborations to strengthen the role of sport as an enabler for sustainable development.

Sport has a unique power to unite people from different backgrounds and cultures. How does the IOC, through Olympism365, leverage this potential to foster dialogue and collaboration among communities?

I have this strong belief that, with the power of sport, we can make a difference in our communities, and I think that not only can every sports organisation throughout the Olympic Movement make use of that opportunity, but also community groups, governments at all levels and businesses that want to support positive social change.

A great example is the work by IOC Young Leader Sophia Papamichalopoulos, who uses sailing to bring together people from both the Greek- and Turkish-speaking sides of Cyprus to foster dialogue and understanding. Again, in this instance, sport provides an entry point and space that other approaches cannot. Contributing to building safer and more peaceful communities is a priority of Olympism365, and Sophia’s work is one example of how sport is being used to support this objective.

This year’s theme for the International Day of Peace is “Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals”. What message does this convey?

It reminds me that we all need to take action. We all need to be responsible citizens and global citizens, making a difference in our respective countries to be able to contribute meaningfully to global peace through our local communities. Whether it is Team PNG athletes working with community health workers to support access to gender-based violence services in the Kokoda region of PNG, or Sophia’s work in Cyprus, each and every one of us can make that difference, but no one else can do it for us; we need to be able to take that step ourselves. I think that there’s so much more we can do together as a global movement by working with others who share our vision of building a better world.

What impact do you hope that Olympism365 will have on the Global Goals within the next five or 10 years?

I would like Olympism365 and its impact to be further validation of the role sport and Olympism can play to advance sustainable development and contribute to building more peaceful and sustainable communities.

One of the things that I’ve seen during my time in the Olympic Movement is the positive change that can come about using the platform of sport. I’ve seen the potential impact first-hand with our programmes, be it Kicks 4 Kokoda or the Olympic Values Education Programme. We use our Team PNG Olympians and elite athletes to not only be champions in the sporting field, but also to act as leaders in their communities. These athletes go out and run the education programmes, and they’re the faces that children and young people look up to and aspire to. But to sustain and scale this impact, we need to embed their contributions in education, health, social development and community safety. This is the mission of Olympism365.

KeyBank’s Key4Women chapter in Rochester, NY recently hosted a school supply drive for Clara Barton School No. 2. Teammates SaraJane Deisinger, Pam Suro and Sonia Navolio helped our branches collect supplies to help children and families who could not afford items on their list or need refills during the year.

Since 2005, Key4Women has been supporting the financial progress and empowerment of business women through advocacy, connections and empowerment. KeyBank provides opportunities for and encourages teammates to dedicate their time and talent to serve others, brighten lives and transform communities for the better in meaningful ways.

Learn more about KeyBank’s commitment to helping clients and communities thrive