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On Saturday, February 7, 2026, KeyBank will partner with CHN Housing Partners (CHN), Enterprise Community Partners and Saint Ignatius High School to host its annual “Super Refund Saturday” event. KeyBank employees will work alongside volunteers for the Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Coalition to provide free tax preparation services to those who need it most, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families determine their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

This Super Refund Saturday event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Saint Ignatius High School, located at 1911 West 30^th Street in Cleveland. All tax filers with a household income up to $69,000 are welcome to attend the event and the individual does not have to be a KeyBank customer to participate. Attendees are encouraged to make an appointment and verify their eligibility by visiting refundohio.org or by calling 2-1-1.

“Super Refund Saturday is a signature annual event that is central to KeyBank’s purpose of helping the communities we serve thrive,” said Mattie Jones-Hollowell, KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer. “We are once again excited to work with CHN, Enterprise and Saint Ignatius to support our neighbors with free tax preparation services.”

The Earned Income Tax Credit is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, workers and families must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they do not owe any tax or are not required to file. EITC reduces the amount of tax owed and may provide a refund. (Source: IRS)

Each year, thousands of qualifying Americans do not claim the EITC on their federal income tax returns, meaning billions of dollars in much-needed refunds goes unclaimed. Super Refund Saturday is a cost-effective way for tax filers to navigate the potentially confusing tax preparation process and ensure they are getting their full return.

According to the IRS, to qualify for the EITC, earned income must be less than:

• $61,555 ($68,675 if married and filing jointly) if you have three or more children
• $57,310 ($64,430 if married and filing jointly) if you have two children
• $50,434 ($57,554 if married and filing jointly) if you have one child
• $19,104 ($26,214 if married and filing jointly) if you have no children

**Children must meet certain relationship, age, and residency requirements to qualify

If participating in Super Refund Saturday, income tax return filers should bring these documents:

• State-issued photo ID
• Social Security card (for you, your spouse, and each child and/or dependent)
• W-2 forms
• 1099 forms (interest, earnings as an independent contractor)
• Unemployment forms (if applicable)
• Proof of childcare payments
• Other IRS forms as appropriate
• Last year’s tax return (if available)
• Bank account and routing number for direct deposit (if applicable)

If filing jointly, please bring all applicable documents for you and your spouse.

ABOUT KEYCORP

KeyCorp’s roots trace back more than 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 $184 billion at December 31, 2025.

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 950 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 Member FDIC.

ABOUT CHN HOUSING PARTNERS 

Founded in 1981, CHN Housing Partners is a large-scale affordable housing developer, housing service provider and residential lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and underserved communities in Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania. CHN partners with utility companies, financial institutions and public agencies to manage and deliver large-scale housing resources. CHN also partners with people—low-income individuals, families, seniors, the disabled and the homeless—to improve their housing stability. CHN’s impact in Cleveland includes 3,900 new homeowners, the housing stability services it provides annually to thousands of individuals, and the development of 7,100 new homes. CHN is a chartered member of the NeighborWorks America network. http://www.chnhousingpartners.org  

About Enterprise Community Partners
Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $72 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power, and belonging. Join us at enterprisecommunity.org

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On Saturday, February 7, 2026, KeyBank will partner with CHN Housing Partners (CHN), Enterprise Community Partners and Saint Ignatius High School to host its annual “Super Refund Saturday” event. KeyBank employees will work alongside volunteers for the Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Coalition to provide free tax preparation services to those who need it most, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families determine their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

This Super Refund Saturday event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Saint Ignatius High School, located at 1911 West 30^th Street in Cleveland. All tax filers with a household income up to $69,000 are welcome to attend the event and the individual does not have to be a KeyBank customer to participate. Attendees are encouraged to make an appointment and verify their eligibility by visiting refundohio.org or by calling 2-1-1.

“Super Refund Saturday is a signature annual event that is central to KeyBank’s purpose of helping the communities we serve thrive,” said Mattie Jones-Hollowell, KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer. “We are once again excited to work with CHN, Enterprise and Saint Ignatius to support our neighbors with free tax preparation services.”

The Earned Income Tax Credit is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, workers and families must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they do not owe any tax or are not required to file. EITC reduces the amount of tax owed and may provide a refund. (Source: IRS)

Each year, thousands of qualifying Americans do not claim the EITC on their federal income tax returns, meaning billions of dollars in much-needed refunds goes unclaimed. Super Refund Saturday is a cost-effective way for tax filers to navigate the potentially confusing tax preparation process and ensure they are getting their full return.

According to the IRS, to qualify for the EITC, earned income must be less than:

• $61,555 ($68,675 if married and filing jointly) if you have three or more children
• $57,310 ($64,430 if married and filing jointly) if you have two children
• $50,434 ($57,554 if married and filing jointly) if you have one child
• $19,104 ($26,214 if married and filing jointly) if you have no children

**Children must meet certain relationship, age, and residency requirements to qualify

If participating in Super Refund Saturday, income tax return filers should bring these documents:

• State-issued photo ID
• Social Security card (for you, your spouse, and each child and/or dependent)
• W-2 forms
• 1099 forms (interest, earnings as an independent contractor)
• Unemployment forms (if applicable)
• Proof of childcare payments
• Other IRS forms as appropriate
• Last year’s tax return (if available)
• Bank account and routing number for direct deposit (if applicable)

If filing jointly, please bring all applicable documents for you and your spouse.

ABOUT KEYCORP

KeyCorp’s roots trace back more than 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 $184 billion at December 31, 2025.

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 950 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 Member FDIC.

ABOUT CHN HOUSING PARTNERS 

Founded in 1981, CHN Housing Partners is a large-scale affordable housing developer, housing service provider and residential lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and underserved communities in Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania. CHN partners with utility companies, financial institutions and public agencies to manage and deliver large-scale housing resources. CHN also partners with people—low-income individuals, families, seniors, the disabled and the homeless—to improve their housing stability. CHN’s impact in Cleveland includes 3,900 new homeowners, the housing stability services it provides annually to thousands of individuals, and the development of 7,100 new homes. CHN is a chartered member of the NeighborWorks America network. http://www.chnhousingpartners.org  

About Enterprise Community Partners
Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $72 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power, and belonging. Join us at enterprisecommunity.org

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February 5, 2026 /3BL/ – The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council is pleased to appoint Jennifer Benolken, MDM & Regulatory Specialist with DuPont, to its Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee, comprised of members from across the healthcare plastics value chain, serves as the primary decision-making body for HPRC, responsible for approval of new members, annual work plans and budgets as well as setting strategic direction for the future.

In her role with DuPont Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging, Jennifer works with downstream customers at medical device and pharmaceutical organizations, providing education and answering questions about Tyvek® packaging and sterilization using her wide range of knowledge. Jen has worked in the medical device community since 1991 in a variety of packaging roles – packaging, labeling, and sterilization engineer in operations and R&D, flexible packaging sales representative, and manager of packaging engineering and labeling groups. She is currently the sub-committee chairperson for ASTM F02.50, Package Design and Development, as well as secretary for ISO TC198/WG7, Sterilization of Health Care Products, Packaging Working Group. Jen is an active member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) where she attained her lifetime Certified Packaging Professional (CPPL) certification. She is on the Board of Directors for AAMI and is the Vice Chair, Sterilization. Jennifer is the editor for the upcoming 3rd edition of the Medical Device Packaging Handbook

“Jennifer’s extensive leadership across key industry organizations brings invaluable expertise to HPRC’s Executive Committee,” says Tracy Taszarek, Executive Director of HPRC. “Her deep experience in standards, packaging, and sterilization will directly support our strategic direction.”

HPRC is a private technical coalition of industry peers across healthcare, recycling, and waste management industries seeking to improve the recyclability of plastic products within healthcare. Made up of more than 30 brand-leading and globally recognized members, HPRC explores ways to enhance the economics, efficiency, and ultimately the quality and quantity of healthcare plastics collected for recycling in support of a circular plastics economy. HPRC is active across the United States and Europe working with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and participating in industry events and forums. For more information, visit www.hprc.org and follow HPRC on LinkedIn.

In 2010, DuPont joined with other leading companies in the healthcare, recycling and waste management industries to form the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC). To learn more about DuPont Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging and their commitments to sustainability, please visit healthcarepackaging.tyvek.com and follow on LinkedIn.

February 5, 2026 /3BL/ – The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council is pleased to appoint Jennifer Benolken, MDM & Regulatory Specialist with DuPont, to its Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee, comprised of members from across the healthcare plastics value chain, serves as the primary decision-making body for HPRC, responsible for approval of new members, annual work plans and budgets as well as setting strategic direction for the future.

In her role with DuPont Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging, Jennifer works with downstream customers at medical device and pharmaceutical organizations, providing education and answering questions about Tyvek® packaging and sterilization using her wide range of knowledge. Jen has worked in the medical device community since 1991 in a variety of packaging roles – packaging, labeling, and sterilization engineer in operations and R&D, flexible packaging sales representative, and manager of packaging engineering and labeling groups. She is currently the sub-committee chairperson for ASTM F02.50, Package Design and Development, as well as secretary for ISO TC198/WG7, Sterilization of Health Care Products, Packaging Working Group. Jen is an active member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) where she attained her lifetime Certified Packaging Professional (CPPL) certification. She is on the Board of Directors for AAMI and is the Vice Chair, Sterilization. Jennifer is the editor for the upcoming 3rd edition of the Medical Device Packaging Handbook

“Jennifer’s extensive leadership across key industry organizations brings invaluable expertise to HPRC’s Executive Committee,” says Tracy Taszarek, Executive Director of HPRC. “Her deep experience in standards, packaging, and sterilization will directly support our strategic direction.”

HPRC is a private technical coalition of industry peers across healthcare, recycling, and waste management industries seeking to improve the recyclability of plastic products within healthcare. Made up of more than 30 brand-leading and globally recognized members, HPRC explores ways to enhance the economics, efficiency, and ultimately the quality and quantity of healthcare plastics collected for recycling in support of a circular plastics economy. HPRC is active across the United States and Europe working with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and participating in industry events and forums. For more information, visit www.hprc.org and follow HPRC on LinkedIn.

In 2010, DuPont joined with other leading companies in the healthcare, recycling and waste management industries to form the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC). To learn more about DuPont Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging and their commitments to sustainability, please visit healthcarepackaging.tyvek.com and follow on LinkedIn.

February 5, 2026 /3BL/ – The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council is pleased to appoint Jennifer Benolken, MDM & Regulatory Specialist with DuPont, to its Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee, comprised of members from across the healthcare plastics value chain, serves as the primary decision-making body for HPRC, responsible for approval of new members, annual work plans and budgets as well as setting strategic direction for the future.

In her role with DuPont Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging, Jennifer works with downstream customers at medical device and pharmaceutical organizations, providing education and answering questions about Tyvek® packaging and sterilization using her wide range of knowledge. Jen has worked in the medical device community since 1991 in a variety of packaging roles – packaging, labeling, and sterilization engineer in operations and R&D, flexible packaging sales representative, and manager of packaging engineering and labeling groups. She is currently the sub-committee chairperson for ASTM F02.50, Package Design and Development, as well as secretary for ISO TC198/WG7, Sterilization of Health Care Products, Packaging Working Group. Jen is an active member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) where she attained her lifetime Certified Packaging Professional (CPPL) certification. She is on the Board of Directors for AAMI and is the Vice Chair, Sterilization. Jennifer is the editor for the upcoming 3rd edition of the Medical Device Packaging Handbook

“Jennifer’s extensive leadership across key industry organizations brings invaluable expertise to HPRC’s Executive Committee,” says Tracy Taszarek, Executive Director of HPRC. “Her deep experience in standards, packaging, and sterilization will directly support our strategic direction.”

HPRC is a private technical coalition of industry peers across healthcare, recycling, and waste management industries seeking to improve the recyclability of plastic products within healthcare. Made up of more than 30 brand-leading and globally recognized members, HPRC explores ways to enhance the economics, efficiency, and ultimately the quality and quantity of healthcare plastics collected for recycling in support of a circular plastics economy. HPRC is active across the United States and Europe working with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and participating in industry events and forums. For more information, visit www.hprc.org and follow HPRC on LinkedIn.

In 2010, DuPont joined with other leading companies in the healthcare, recycling and waste management industries to form the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC). To learn more about DuPont Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging and their commitments to sustainability, please visit healthcarepackaging.tyvek.com and follow on LinkedIn.

Sustainability and ESG ratings have traditionally focused on how companies are managing their exposure to material risks posed by ESG factors such as climate change. Now a leading sustainable-economy research firm has revised its methodology to recognize companies that are moving quickly to adopt sustainable business models. In our Top Story this issue, the Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable corporations now captures a vital new metric: sustainable revenue momentum.

Corporate Knights Inc. was founded in 2002 and publishes the award-winning magazine Corporate Knights focused on climate change, responsible investing, and the ideas, actions, and innovations that shape a sustainable economy. The company also produces global sustainability rankings including its flagship annual Global 100 list. Corporate Knights is based in Canada and in 2012 spearheaded the founding of the Council for Clean Capitalism, a multi-industry group of leading Canadian companies advocating for responsible corporate behavior.

According to Corporate Knights CEO Toby Heaps, the new methodology for the Corporate Knights Global 100 ranking is “firing a shot across the bow that speed matters.” The previous methodology was 50% based on ratings of sustainable revenues and sustainable investments, and 50% based on 22 key performance indicators (KPIs) of common ESG factors including water use, emissions, workplace fatalities, and diversity on the board and among executives.

According to Corporate Knights CEO Toby Heaps, the new methodology for the Corporate Knights Global 100 ranking is “firing a shot across the bow that speed matters.” The previous methodology was 50% based on ratings of sustainable revenues and sustainable investments, and 50% based on 22 key performance indicators (KPIs) of common ESG factors including water use, emissions, workplace fatalities, and diversity on the board and among executives.

The new methodology introduces a “sustainable revenue momentum” metric as one-third of the ranking, measuring how fast companies are growing their sustainable revenues. The remaining two-thirds are now split between the ratings of sustainable revenues and sustainable investments.

The new methodology had a large impact on the Global 100 rankings, with several companies shooting up on the list and 37 companies appearing for the first time.

• ERG SpA, an Italian power generation company, rose from 18th in 2025 to first in 2026, based on large increases in revenue from power generated from wind and solar sources.
• Pandora, the Danish jewelry manufactured, shot up from 48th to second.
• Nine U.S. companies joined the Global 100 for the first time, including Fluence Energy in fourth and DaVita in sixth, bringing the U.S. total to 20, the most of any country.

According to Corporate Knights, its new methodology is intended to highlight companies seizing opportunities from the green transition, with sustainable revenues accounting for up to 61% of total revenues for Global 100 companies versus 17% for all other publicly-listed companies. Michael Yow, director of rankings for Corporate Knights, said “what really matters to us is the contribution these companies are making to the low-carbon economy.”

The G&A team has deep experience in helping companies enhance sustainability reporting to highlight sustainability achievements and improve overall ESG ratings and rankings. Reach out to us at info@ga-institute.com.

This is just the introduction of G&A’s Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue

Sustainability and ESG ratings have traditionally focused on how companies are managing their exposure to material risks posed by ESG factors such as climate change. Now a leading sustainable-economy research firm has revised its methodology to recognize companies that are moving quickly to adopt sustainable business models. In our Top Story this issue, the Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable corporations now captures a vital new metric: sustainable revenue momentum.

Corporate Knights Inc. was founded in 2002 and publishes the award-winning magazine Corporate Knights focused on climate change, responsible investing, and the ideas, actions, and innovations that shape a sustainable economy. The company also produces global sustainability rankings including its flagship annual Global 100 list. Corporate Knights is based in Canada and in 2012 spearheaded the founding of the Council for Clean Capitalism, a multi-industry group of leading Canadian companies advocating for responsible corporate behavior.

According to Corporate Knights CEO Toby Heaps, the new methodology for the Corporate Knights Global 100 ranking is “firing a shot across the bow that speed matters.” The previous methodology was 50% based on ratings of sustainable revenues and sustainable investments, and 50% based on 22 key performance indicators (KPIs) of common ESG factors including water use, emissions, workplace fatalities, and diversity on the board and among executives.

According to Corporate Knights CEO Toby Heaps, the new methodology for the Corporate Knights Global 100 ranking is “firing a shot across the bow that speed matters.” The previous methodology was 50% based on ratings of sustainable revenues and sustainable investments, and 50% based on 22 key performance indicators (KPIs) of common ESG factors including water use, emissions, workplace fatalities, and diversity on the board and among executives.

The new methodology introduces a “sustainable revenue momentum” metric as one-third of the ranking, measuring how fast companies are growing their sustainable revenues. The remaining two-thirds are now split between the ratings of sustainable revenues and sustainable investments.

The new methodology had a large impact on the Global 100 rankings, with several companies shooting up on the list and 37 companies appearing for the first time.

• ERG SpA, an Italian power generation company, rose from 18th in 2025 to first in 2026, based on large increases in revenue from power generated from wind and solar sources.
• Pandora, the Danish jewelry manufactured, shot up from 48th to second.
• Nine U.S. companies joined the Global 100 for the first time, including Fluence Energy in fourth and DaVita in sixth, bringing the U.S. total to 20, the most of any country.

According to Corporate Knights, its new methodology is intended to highlight companies seizing opportunities from the green transition, with sustainable revenues accounting for up to 61% of total revenues for Global 100 companies versus 17% for all other publicly-listed companies. Michael Yow, director of rankings for Corporate Knights, said “what really matters to us is the contribution these companies are making to the low-carbon economy.”

The G&A team has deep experience in helping companies enhance sustainability reporting to highlight sustainability achievements and improve overall ESG ratings and rankings. Reach out to us at info@ga-institute.com.

This is just the introduction of G&A’s Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue

Sustainability and ESG ratings have traditionally focused on how companies are managing their exposure to material risks posed by ESG factors such as climate change. Now a leading sustainable-economy research firm has revised its methodology to recognize companies that are moving quickly to adopt sustainable business models. In our Top Story this issue, the Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable corporations now captures a vital new metric: sustainable revenue momentum.

Corporate Knights Inc. was founded in 2002 and publishes the award-winning magazine Corporate Knights focused on climate change, responsible investing, and the ideas, actions, and innovations that shape a sustainable economy. The company also produces global sustainability rankings including its flagship annual Global 100 list. Corporate Knights is based in Canada and in 2012 spearheaded the founding of the Council for Clean Capitalism, a multi-industry group of leading Canadian companies advocating for responsible corporate behavior.

According to Corporate Knights CEO Toby Heaps, the new methodology for the Corporate Knights Global 100 ranking is “firing a shot across the bow that speed matters.” The previous methodology was 50% based on ratings of sustainable revenues and sustainable investments, and 50% based on 22 key performance indicators (KPIs) of common ESG factors including water use, emissions, workplace fatalities, and diversity on the board and among executives.

According to Corporate Knights CEO Toby Heaps, the new methodology for the Corporate Knights Global 100 ranking is “firing a shot across the bow that speed matters.” The previous methodology was 50% based on ratings of sustainable revenues and sustainable investments, and 50% based on 22 key performance indicators (KPIs) of common ESG factors including water use, emissions, workplace fatalities, and diversity on the board and among executives.

The new methodology introduces a “sustainable revenue momentum” metric as one-third of the ranking, measuring how fast companies are growing their sustainable revenues. The remaining two-thirds are now split between the ratings of sustainable revenues and sustainable investments.

The new methodology had a large impact on the Global 100 rankings, with several companies shooting up on the list and 37 companies appearing for the first time.

• ERG SpA, an Italian power generation company, rose from 18th in 2025 to first in 2026, based on large increases in revenue from power generated from wind and solar sources.
• Pandora, the Danish jewelry manufactured, shot up from 48th to second.
• Nine U.S. companies joined the Global 100 for the first time, including Fluence Energy in fourth and DaVita in sixth, bringing the U.S. total to 20, the most of any country.

According to Corporate Knights, its new methodology is intended to highlight companies seizing opportunities from the green transition, with sustainable revenues accounting for up to 61% of total revenues for Global 100 companies versus 17% for all other publicly-listed companies. Michael Yow, director of rankings for Corporate Knights, said “what really matters to us is the contribution these companies are making to the low-carbon economy.”

The G&A team has deep experience in helping companies enhance sustainability reporting to highlight sustainability achievements and improve overall ESG ratings and rankings. Reach out to us at info@ga-institute.com.

This is just the introduction of G&A’s Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue

SÃO PAULO, February 5, 2026 /3BL/ – The Eco+ Foundation, a sustainability consultancy supported by BASF, and Tandem Global, an international NGO focused on promoting corporate environmental sustainability with member companies in 19 countries – 9 of which are in Latin America – have established a partnership to intensify biodiversity, conservation, and community engagement initiatives throughout the Latin American region.

Together, the organizations will promote WHC Certification^®, powered by Tandem Global (a program that currently boasts over 2,500 certified conservation projects globally) among companies and institutions in the region. This will encourage the adoption of scientific standards and evidence-based practices within corporate and industrial environments. The agreement also enables Tandem Global to refer biodiversity consulting opportunities in Brazil to the Eco+ Foundation, thereby expanding local expertise and technical support for conservation projects.

“By combining our regional expertise with Tandem Global’s international network, we can help companies implement effective conservation actions that generate real benefits for nature and for people,” states Ana Paula Almeida, Applied Sustainability Specialist at the Eco+ Foundation.

Within the scope of this cooperation, the organizations will develop technical and communication materials – including reports, guides, webinars, and institutional campaigns – that will deepen understanding of biodiversity challenges and solutions in the business and conservation sectors. Meetings, workshops, and training sessions are also scheduled to take place throughout the year to ensure methodological alignment and strengthen team capacities.

“This alliance represents a significant step forward in advancing nature-positive actions across Latin America,” emphasizes Anna Willingshofer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer at Tandem Global. “Our joint efforts with the Eco+ Foundation will help scale community-centered conservation practices and support companies as they deepen their commitment to biodiversity.”

The institutions are also evaluating joint participation in public and private calls for proposals focused on conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability. Working with communities and environmental education form the pillars of this initiative, reflecting the conviction that lasting results depend on local empowerment.

This principle materializes in projects in Brazil, such as the implementation of green infrastructure in São José dos Campos (SP) and the ecosystem restoration with community participation in Jaguaruna (SC). “With this partnership, the Eco+ Foundation and Tandem Global reaffirm a common vision: to advance science-guided conservation, strengthen community leadership in the management of natural spaces, and contribute to a more resilient and biodiverse Latin America,” concludes Rodolfo Viana, President Director of the Eco+ Foundation.

About Tandem Global

Tandem Global provides the know-how and the network to move business and the environment forward, together. Across sectors and at all levels of its 100+ member organizations, Tandem Global connects leading thinking with practical solutions that positively impact climate, nature, and water. From field operations to boardrooms and beyond, corporate leaders turn to Tandem Global for impact strategies and resilient solutions that can support a better future. Tandem Global is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA, with locations across the U.S., in Latin America and Munich, Germany. For more information visit tandemglobal.org.

About Eco+ Foundation

The Eco+ Foundation is a sustainability consultancy for South America with a focus on measurement. It guides and drives the sustainable journey of long-term-oriented businesses, developing their economic, social, and environmental value in an integrated manner. Additionally, the Foundation has an area that fosters the exchange and production of cutting-edge knowledge in the field, articulating and strengthening the sector.

Press Information: 

Carolina Decresci
Fernando Oliveira 
Maria Eduarda
basfcorp@maquinacw.com

SÃO PAULO, February 5, 2026 /3BL/ – The Eco+ Foundation, a sustainability consultancy supported by BASF, and Tandem Global, an international NGO focused on promoting corporate environmental sustainability with member companies in 19 countries – 9 of which are in Latin America – have established a partnership to intensify biodiversity, conservation, and community engagement initiatives throughout the Latin American region.

Together, the organizations will promote WHC Certification^®, powered by Tandem Global (a program that currently boasts over 2,500 certified conservation projects globally) among companies and institutions in the region. This will encourage the adoption of scientific standards and evidence-based practices within corporate and industrial environments. The agreement also enables Tandem Global to refer biodiversity consulting opportunities in Brazil to the Eco+ Foundation, thereby expanding local expertise and technical support for conservation projects.

“By combining our regional expertise with Tandem Global’s international network, we can help companies implement effective conservation actions that generate real benefits for nature and for people,” states Ana Paula Almeida, Applied Sustainability Specialist at the Eco+ Foundation.

Within the scope of this cooperation, the organizations will develop technical and communication materials – including reports, guides, webinars, and institutional campaigns – that will deepen understanding of biodiversity challenges and solutions in the business and conservation sectors. Meetings, workshops, and training sessions are also scheduled to take place throughout the year to ensure methodological alignment and strengthen team capacities.

“This alliance represents a significant step forward in advancing nature-positive actions across Latin America,” emphasizes Anna Willingshofer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer at Tandem Global. “Our joint efforts with the Eco+ Foundation will help scale community-centered conservation practices and support companies as they deepen their commitment to biodiversity.”

The institutions are also evaluating joint participation in public and private calls for proposals focused on conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability. Working with communities and environmental education form the pillars of this initiative, reflecting the conviction that lasting results depend on local empowerment.

This principle materializes in projects in Brazil, such as the implementation of green infrastructure in São José dos Campos (SP) and the ecosystem restoration with community participation in Jaguaruna (SC). “With this partnership, the Eco+ Foundation and Tandem Global reaffirm a common vision: to advance science-guided conservation, strengthen community leadership in the management of natural spaces, and contribute to a more resilient and biodiverse Latin America,” concludes Rodolfo Viana, President Director of the Eco+ Foundation.

About Tandem Global

Tandem Global provides the know-how and the network to move business and the environment forward, together. Across sectors and at all levels of its 100+ member organizations, Tandem Global connects leading thinking with practical solutions that positively impact climate, nature, and water. From field operations to boardrooms and beyond, corporate leaders turn to Tandem Global for impact strategies and resilient solutions that can support a better future. Tandem Global is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA, with locations across the U.S., in Latin America and Munich, Germany. For more information visit tandemglobal.org.

About Eco+ Foundation

The Eco+ Foundation is a sustainability consultancy for South America with a focus on measurement. It guides and drives the sustainable journey of long-term-oriented businesses, developing their economic, social, and environmental value in an integrated manner. Additionally, the Foundation has an area that fosters the exchange and production of cutting-edge knowledge in the field, articulating and strengthening the sector.

Press Information: 

Carolina Decresci
Fernando Oliveira 
Maria Eduarda
basfcorp@maquinacw.com