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For companies operating across borders, managing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) performance consistently can be a challenge. That’s where EHS management systems come in. These systems provide a structured framework for managing risk, maintaining compliance, and supporting organizational goals—from worker wellbeing to sustainability and operational excellence.

Many companies look to international standards like ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), and ISO 45003 (psychosocial health) to guide the development and implementation of these systems. But aligning with these standards and making them work across global operations isn’t always straightforward.

This article explores what EHS management systems are, the role of ISO standards, common missteps, and how organizations can build systems that truly work across cultures and regions.

What Is an EHS Management System?

An EHS management system is a repeatable, organization-wide process to identify, control, and continuously improve EHS performance. For multinational companies, properly developed and implemented systems help ensure:

• Compliance with local regulations
• Reduced risk across diverse jurisdictions
• Consistency in processes, training, and expectations
• A centralized way to report, improve, and track progress

While some companies pursue certification to ISO standards, others align with the frameworks without formally certifying. Either way, the key is operationalizing these systems—not just creating documentation to pass audits.

When systems become check-the-box exercises, they tend to break down at the site level. Local teams may ignore them, find them irrelevant, or struggle with integration. That’s when real risk and missed opportunity emerge.

A Look at Key ISO Standards in EHS

Several ISO standards support effective EHS management systems:

• ISO 14001 – Environmental management. Helps organizations reduce environmental impact and comply with local laws.
• ISO 45001 – Occupational health and safety. Offers a global standard for creating safer workplaces.
• ISO 45003 – Psychological health and safety. Addresses mental wellbeing in the workplace—especially relevant as expectations evolve.
• ISO 9001 & 50001 – While not EHS-specific, they support quality and energy management goals and often overlap with EHS efforts.

Common Global Implementation Challenges

Even with good intentions, many companies hit roadblocks when implementing ISO-aligned systems across multiple regions. Common issues include:

• Applying a one-size-fits-all system that doesn’t reflect regional realities
• Lack of stakeholder buy-in from business units, HR, or operations
• Disconnect between corporate strategy and local execution
• Overly complex documentation that local teams can’t follow
• Unclear ownership, especially around emerging topics like psychological health

Without alignment and communication, even a well-designed system can fail in practice. Reputational damage, loss of certification, and even business loss can result—especially when clients require certification as a condition of doing business.

What High-Performing Companies Do Differently

In our experience, companies with strong EHS systems share a few traits:

• They understand their risk profile across jurisdictions
• They start with governance and goals, not checklists
• They map documentation in tiers: corporate policies, minimum standards, regional/site requirements
• They invest in internal audits, legal registers, and proactive risk tracking
• They get buy-in from leadership and business units early
• They adapt systems to the local site and culture, not the other way around

Strong systems aren’t static. They are living frameworks that evolve as the business and risk environment change.

How Inogen Alliance Supports EHS Management Systems

Inogen Alliance helps organizations build and improve EHS management systems through:

• Gap analysis to identify what’s missing before external audits
• Readiness audits to test systems ahead of certification
• Document development, from policies to procedures and SOPs
• Internal auditing to assess and improve performance
• Training and rollout support to drive consistency across regions
• Providing local expertise to ensure management systems align with the needs of operating jurisdictions and varying needs of different business units
• Guiding organizations in selecting feasible goals and strategic direction aligning with company vision and needs
• Implementation support

We design systems around your needs and culture. Whether you’re aligning to a standard or pursuing certification, our support is designed to help you stay resilient and compliant in every region.

Making EHS Management Systems Work for You

Building an EHS management system that works across global operations takes more than a checklist. It requires clear governance, cross-functional buy-in, and practical implementation across diverse sites and cultures. Whether you’re aligning with ISO standards or preparing for certification, the right approach can drive consistency, reduce risk, and support long-term performance.

Want to see how other companies are approaching this?

• Case Study: ISO 14001 Audit for a Global Technology Client
  How one multinational assessed its EHS system readiness across multiple global sites.
• Case Study: The First Public Petroleum Sector Company to Acquire ISO 50001 Certificate in Egypt
  How a petroeum company worked with our local Associate to achieve this milestone achievement
• Podcast: Bridging Occupational Safety Across Borders
  Insights from the field on applying ISO frameworks and managing site-level adoption worldwide.

If you’re looking to strengthen or scale your EHS management system, Inogen Alliance can help. Contact our team today to build a framework that works across borders, aligns with ISO standards, and supports safer, more sustainable operations. 

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ATLANTA, September 16, 2025 /3BL/ – The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) today announced the 2025 Purpose Award winners, recognizing exceptional leaders in corporate social impact. 

Presented in partnership with Rocket Social Impact, the awards recognize corporate social impact professionals who are making a meaningful impact in their companies and communities.

This year’s recipients are: 

• Joe Hinrichs, President and CEO, CSX – Champion for Change
• Michele Malejki, Global Head of Social Impact, HP Inc. & Executive Director of the HP Foundation – Trailblazer
• Danielle Nickerson, CSR Manager, Toyota Material Handling – Rising Star
• Duke Energy Foundation – Corporate Social Impact Team of the Year

“We’re proud to celebrate these outstanding leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what corporate social responsibility can achieve—especially when the work is increasingly complex and more scrutinized than ever,” said Andrea Wood, President and CEO of ACCP. “Their passion and ingenuity remind us of the power of purpose-driven leadership—and what’s possible when business success and social impact are aligned.”

“The scope and pressure of CSR roles are only growing, with professionals being asked to deliver more impact across more fronts,” said Rich Maiore, CEO & Founder of Rocket Social Impact. “Now more than ever, it’s essential to recognize the value these leaders bring—to their companies, their communities, and to global progress.”

The Champion for Change Award recognizes a C-suite executive who provides leadership that advances both social and business impact in communities where the company operates and globally. Joe Hinrichs works to embed community investment as a priority across the company, and his focus on employee volunteerism as a means to collaboration and engagement makes him an exemplary Champion for Change.

The Trailblazer Award honors a senior CSR practitioner whose leadership, strategy, and partnerships resulted in significant business and societal impacts. As Global Head of Social Impact, HP Inc. & Executive Director of the HP Foundation, Michele Malejki’s work on the organization’s Digital Equity Accelerator, and other digital equity initiatives and partnerships, has helped work toward HP’s goal to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030 by equipping disconnected adolescents and adults with the critical skills needed for the Future of Work. 

The Corporate Social Impact Team of the Year Award recognizes a team of corporate social impact practitioners whose collaborative and innovative approach to a project or program generated significant business results for the company and social impact in the community. As the triple whammy of storms in 2024 – Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton – brought widespread devastation, Duke Energy Foundation innovated its grant programs and acted swiftly to provide vital support across all seven of Duke Energy’s service areas.

Finally, the Rising Star Award is presented to an emerging professional in corporate citizenship whose work creates a meaningful impact both inside and outside the company, often requiring influence well beyond their position. As CSR Manager, Danielle Nickerson oversees volunteerism and all aspects of corporate giving at Toyota Material Handling. Her initiatives have contributed more than 12,850 hours of community service and $1M in economic impact in the past year.

Separate committees of judges chose this year’s Purpose Award winners, comprised of past Purpose Award recipients and current corporate social impact industry leaders.

 

The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) is the preeminent membership organization advancing the practice of corporate social impact. ACCP increases the effectiveness of CSR & ESG professionals and their companies by sharing knowledge, fostering solutions, and cultivating inclusive and supportive peer communities. ACCP amplifies the voices of its practitioner network to elevate strategies that work, provide innovative solutions, and expand impact. www.accp.org
 

Rocket Social Impact is a leading CSR & ESG consultancy, advising established and emerging companies on their social impact strategy, implementation, and communication. Go further, faster. www.rocketsocialimpact.com

The following is an excerpt from Southwire’s 2024 Sustainability Report: Wired for the Future. To read the full report, visit https://southwire.com/sustainability.

We are in the business of making critical infrastructure safer, transforming how people travel and connect, and making power grids more resilient to a changing climate. Southwire’s technologies are also a critical enabler of the energy transition, with electrification among the most effective strategies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As our Vision goes, We Deliver Power…Responsibly®. These are a few projects that helped us further that Vision in 2024:

TEAMING UP TO DECARBONIZE CABLE PRODUCTION 

Southwire joined forces with Levidian, a British climate tech leader, to bring its innovative decarbonization technology to North America for the first time. Southwire will use Levidian’s LOOP technology to separate the hydrogen and carbon (in the form of graphene) from methane. The hydrogen can be used to produce a hydrogen-rich blend gas. We will explore applications for graphene derived from the process to increase the performance of various materials, such as coatings and wire and cable compounds.

ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE INSULATING COMPOUNDS 

Insulating compounds are critical in most wire and cable products, helping to ensure safety, prevent short circuits and extend product lifespans by protecting the conductor within. In 2024, we moved into phase two of a project to identify more sustainable forms of insulating compounds, which we kicked off in 2023. We also focused on ensuring a resilient supply chain of these components to support Southwire’s business needs.

CHARGING AHEAD ON EV INFRASTRUCTURE

As many businesses and communities seek more sustainable modes of transportation, EVs are playing a leading role. Southwire is pushing this technology forward, with our teams completing the development of new liquid-cooled charging cables in 2024. Our next step is to begin production of the cables, which will help power electric buses and trucks.

ENHANCING EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION 

Communities rely on reliable grid infrastructure, and Southwire is developing new products to make power transmission more efficient. In 2024, we validated a novel overhead conductor that uses a high-performance coating to reduce power losses. The new AmpaMax™ transmission conductor coating is set to launch in late 2025.

EXPANDING HYDROPOWER FROM QUEBEC TO QUEENS 

As the most-populated city in the U.S., New York has an important role to play in the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. This work will get a major boost from the Champlain Hudson Power Express® (CHPE), a fully buried transmission line that will bring 1,250 megawatts of low-cost renewable power from the U.S.-Canadian border into Queens, New York. Southwire partnered with NKT to manufacture underground power cables for the project, which we continued to produce in 2024.

COFER CENTER EXPANSION

Meanwhile, we commenced construction of a new R&D facility at our Carrollton, Georgia, headquarters that will expand our R&D capabilities. We also modernized the existing Cofer Center, a 30-year-old R&D facility, bringing it up to date with enhanced infrastructure. Both the new and existing facilities have been renovated with HVAC and a more sustainable, efficient ground-source thermal heating and cooling system. We are also pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification for the new center to ensure the facility meets globally recognized green building standards.

To learn more about Southwire’s sustainability initiatives, visit https://southwire.com/sustainability.

Originally published on Verite News

When the floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina began to recede, neighborhoods were left with more questions than answers. Families wondered how they would rebuild, schools needed resources and small businesses faced uncertain futures. Entergy’s response wasn’t just about restoring power – it was about helping communities find their footing again.

Entergy’s continued investment in its local communities demonstrates its commitment to show up for New Orleans customers, time and time again. Over the years since the storm, that commitment often meant putting resources directly where they matter most – in the hands of both large and small community-driven initiatives to support local economies, strengthen nonprofits, and create opportunities for people to thrive.

Every partnership and project underscores Entergy’s dedication to

Powering Life: From Recovery to Renewal across the Gulf South.

For Entergy, Katrina wasn’t just a one-time challenge. It reaffirmed a century-long legacy of investing in the communities it serves. Choosing New Orleans as the corporate headquarters was intentional, a reflection of the deep roots and responsibility that come with being the only Fortune 500 company in the city.

“We’re engrained in New Orleans’ past, and we will be part of her bright future,” said Marcus Brown, Entergy’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel. “When we all came back after Hurricane Katrina, we came back with a real purpose to be better, to be stronger, to be more resilient not just in how we built back the grid but also in how we built back the communities we serve.”

“We recognize that the need to invest in the resilience of our communities through education and workforce development, poverty solutions, and environmental programs is just as important as investing in the resilience of our infrastructure,” Brown added.

Over the past two decades, Entergy shareholders have contributed nearly $95 million in philanthropic support, while employees have dedicated more than 1.6 million hours of volunteer service across the company’s service area.

Entergy doesn’t just want to be in New Orleans, it wants to be of New Orleans.

“Entergy is more than power lines; we’re the foundation of economic growth and community life,” said Elizabeth Adams, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. “From attracting businesses and creating jobs to planting trees and restoring wetlands, our work touches everyday lives. We live here, work here, and invest here because thriving communities are at the heart of what we do.”

That focus on lasting impact has positioned Entergy to help drive sustainable change across the region. One of the most visible examples came earlier in 2025 with the city’s hosting of Super Bowl LIX. As part of Entergy’s partnership with Mrs. Gayle Benson and the New Orleans Saints, the NFL Foundation, and the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, Entergy helped power Impact 59, the official legacy grant program for Super Bowl LIX. The program is already making a measurable difference across Greater New Orleans, well beyond the big game.

Through Impact 59, Entergy and its partners awarded more than $3.5 million in grants to 65 nonprofit organizations across 10 parishes, supporting programs that advance economic development, education, workforce training, youth development, health and wellness, and equity and inclusion.

“The need for our region is great, and the grant selection process was highly competitive, with more than 570 applications totaling $70 million in funding requests received in just one month,” Brown said. “These grants support a broad range of community programs, from expanding educational opportunities at Xavier University of Louisiana, to fostering equity through the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation, to improving food access with the help of Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.”

Workforce training has also been a key priority. Organizations like the New Orleans Career Center are using their funding to prepare residents for high-demand careers. Youth-focused groups such as the Youth Empowerment Project are helping young people build leadership skills and open doors to new opportunities. For Entergy, the Impact 59 legacy grant program is part of a broader mission: investing in and giving back to the communities where they live and serve.

“We’re proud to empower local organizations that are dedicated to fostering positive change and strengthening the greater New Orleans area for years to come, well beyond the Super Bowl,” Brown said.

Looking ahead, Entergy remains focused on helping the
Gulf South continue to grow and thrive.

“The future excites me because Entergy touches every stage of life,” Adams said. “From education to careers to recreation, we’re investing to help people thrive at every step. That means attracting new businesses, keeping talent here at home, and ensuring our environments remain sustainable for the next hundred years and beyond.”

For Adams, sustainability is personal. She’s a native of Cut Off, La., in Lafourche Parish, and sits both in the fishing community of Bayou Lafourche but also on the front lines of coastal erosion and rising sea levels. She chaired the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee’s sustainability program, spearheading environmental initiatives including tree planting, beautification and coastal restoration projects. Entergy, in collaboration with partners like the Super Bowl Host Committee and NFL Green helped support these efforts.

For example, Entergy volunteers, alongside partners with Chef’s Brigade, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Force Blue and Verizon, installed 59 tons of oyster shells along the shoreline in Leeville, Louisiana. These reclaimed shells, sourced from local restaurants, create a “living shoreline” and serve to prevent coastal erosion and act as natural storm barriers. This event is just one example of Entergy’s continued support for local partners, like the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

“CRCL has been working across Louisiana’s coast to implement projects that slow land loss and restore healthy ecosystems. Entergy has helped power this work directly through the might of its volunteers,” says Donna Betzer, development director at CRCL. “The company has also provided funding to support projects including our Oyster Shell Recycling Program’s reefs that created more than 350 feet of shoreline protection in Bay Adams and at Bayou Pointe-au-Chien, and it was the primary funder of projects to plant more than 2,000 bald cypress, red swamp maple and water tupelo trees in Schriever, Manchac and Chalmette.”

Brown concluded, “We remain committed to building a future where our cities, state and region can weather the storm and get back on their feet faster and stronger than before.”

For Entergy, powering life has always been about more than electricity. It’s about investing in people, supporting communities, and helping the Gulf South move from recovery to renewal together.

AEG’s LA Kings’ annual 5K run returned to Riviera Village in South Redondo Beach on September 13, 2025, uniting players, fans, and South Bay residents for a morning of fitness and fundraising. Hosted by Kings alumnus and broadcaster Daryl Evans, the event raised thousands of dollars in support of the Kings Care Foundation, the team’s charitable arm.

Organized by The LA Kings, and proudly supported by Iron Bow, Blue Shield of California, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, True Classic and Better Balance, the 5K exemplifies the organization’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves. Proceeds from registrations, sponsorships, and donations will be reinvested in Los Angeles–based nonprofits aligned with the Foundation’s mission: promoting youth wellness, advancing sustainability, addressing homelessness and violence, and fostering inclusion across the region.

“This 5K shows what’s possible when we come together as a community,” said Evans. “Every step taken today helps strengthen Los Angeles—whether it’s giving a child access to wellness programs, supporting families in need, or creating more inclusive spaces. Together, we’re making a real difference.”

Participants of all ages and fitness levels took part in the scenic coastal run, reinforcing the 5K as one of the LA Kings’ most anticipated community events. Beyond the finish line, the event underscored the team’s ongoing commitment to making a meaningful impact off the ice—one stride, and one family, at a time.

AEG’s LA Kings’ annual 5K run returned to Riviera Village in South Redondo Beach on September 13, 2025, uniting players, fans, and South Bay residents for a morning of fitness and fundraising. Hosted by Kings alumnus and broadcaster Daryl Evans, the event raised thousands of dollars in support of the Kings Care Foundation, the team’s charitable arm.

Organized by The LA Kings, and proudly supported by Iron Bow, Blue Shield of California, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, True Classic and Better Balance, the 5K exemplifies the organization’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves. Proceeds from registrations, sponsorships, and donations will be reinvested in Los Angeles–based nonprofits aligned with the Foundation’s mission: promoting youth wellness, advancing sustainability, addressing homelessness and violence, and fostering inclusion across the region.

“This 5K shows what’s possible when we come together as a community,” said Evans. “Every step taken today helps strengthen Los Angeles—whether it’s giving a child access to wellness programs, supporting families in need, or creating more inclusive spaces. Together, we’re making a real difference.”

Participants of all ages and fitness levels took part in the scenic coastal run, reinforcing the 5K as one of the LA Kings’ most anticipated community events. Beyond the finish line, the event underscored the team’s ongoing commitment to making a meaningful impact off the ice—one stride, and one family, at a time.

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September 15, 2025 /3BL/ – Action Against Hunger and IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, are celebrating the first anniversary of a global partnership already helping to deliver life-saving results in the fight against global malnutrition.

Launched in August 2024, funding from the collaboration has contributed towards providing screenings for over 4.5 million people across more than 55 countries, including Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Among those screened, 1 million were pregnant women, and 3.5 million were children under the age of five.

With nearly one in three people worldwide facing food insecurity, the partnership focuses on supporting the delivery of screening and treatment programmes for malnutrition, the first step to offering potentially life-saving care. In addition, with more than 6,700 hotels worldwide, IHG’s global reach helps to raise awareness and support for Action Against Hunger’s work, including the ability for its IHG One Rewards loyalty members to donate points to the cause. This partnership forms part of IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow commitment to improve the lives of 30 million people by 2030.

All IHG donations to Action Against Hunger are used in a way that allows their support to be directed wherever it’s needed most. In places like Gujarat, India, funding from the partnership has supported the screening of children between the ages of six months and five years for malnutrition, helped trained local health workers, and refurbished the local health centre. This transformation has adapted a crucial space for early childhood education, health and nutrition into a safe, engaging space where young learners can thrive.

Funds from the partnership can also help support family health in the hardest to reach communities. In one of Kenya’s most remote villages, community health worker, Veronica Lalakal spends her days trekking to visit families in need. With support from the partnership, workers like Veronica receive the training they need to educate caregivers about nutrition and screen children for malnutrition on their visits, ensuring life-saving support reaches families who need it.

Stories such as Veronica’s are included in a report published today that outlines the full impact of the first year of Action Against Hunger and IHG’s partnership.

Jean Michel Grand, Executive Director at Action Against Hunger UK, said: “In just one year, our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts has delivered tangible, life-saving results for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. Together, we are turning travel into impact through combining global reach with on-the-ground action.

“It’s a powerful example of how community impact, when embedded into a company’s values, can drive real change.”

Dr Charles Owubah, Chief Executive Officer at Action Against Hunger USA, said: “By harnessing IHG’s global network, we’ve reached millions with essential nutrition services in just a year. It has been an outstanding partnership, one that shows how the private sector can be a powerful catalyst in humanitarian action.

“We look forward to building on this success together, responding faster, reaching further and helping even more communities build lasting resilience.”

Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “IHG operates in thousands of communities, and we value the opportunity to work with other organisations and use our global reach to make a positive difference across the world. Food security is a core focus of this work, and we are proud to partner with Action Against Hunger on the invaluable support they provide to the most vulnerable in society.

A special thank you goes to our colleagues for volunteering their time to fundraising efforts and to our guests for generously donating their IHG One Rewards loyalty points to tackling hunger. We look forward to seeing our partnership grow and to continue making a greater impact in communities around the world.”

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About Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is one of the world’s leading charities stopping life-threatening hunger in its tracks. We are a global leader in emergency response, dedicated to saving lives in times of crisis through food security, health, and nutrition assistance. In 2024, we responded to 64 emergencies across 30 countries, including conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and natural disasters in Myanmar and South Sudan. On the frontlines, we reach the most vulnerable in the hardest-to-reach areas, working with local partners to ensure sustainable support. Our commitment to saving lives is unwavering, no matter the scale or complexity of the emergency.

For more information, please visit Action Against Hunger website or follow Action Against Hunger on LinkedIn or Instagram.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 145 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms and 6,700 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,200 properties.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: voco hotels, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 385,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.

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INDIANAPOLIS, September 15, 2025 /3BL/ – Today, the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $750,000 in the IndyEast Economic Mobility District to support the launch of the Green Jobs Workforce Initiative. The initiative will prepare residents of the IEMD which spans Indianapolis’ near eastside, southeast and Martindale-Brightwood neighborhoods for high-demand, living-wage careers in the green economy.

Participants enrolled in the program will receive industry-recognized training, certifications and career placement support. The program is being delivered via a partnership with three community-based organizations: John Boner Neighborhood Centers (JBNC), Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) and Southeast Community Services (SECS). SECS will be the coordinator of the training programs across all three neighborhoods, while all three community organizations will provide wraparound services including career coaching, financial coaching and income supports through the Centers for Working Families (CWF) model.

Over the next three years, 100 residents facing barriers to employment, including those who are underemployed, formerly justice-involved or without formal postsecondary education, will enroll in the full training and certification program. Participants will receive training in areas such as energy auditing, asbestos and lead abatement, solar installation, and environmental remediation – all of which are rapidly growing fields in Indiana.

“KeyBank’s investment in the IndyEast Economic Mobility District is a game-changer for our neighborhoods, connecting residents to sustainable, in-demand careers and strengthening our local economy,” said James Taylor, CEO of the John Boner Neighborhood Centers. “Together with Southeast Community Services and Edna Martin Christian Center, we are creating pathways to prosperity through the Green Jobs Workforce Initiative. This effort is about more than training – it’s about opportunity and long-term stability for families. By preparing residents for success in the green economy, we are opening doors for individuals who have historically faced barriers to employment, while building a more sustainable future for the neighborhoods we call home.”

“At KeyBank, we believe economic mobility and environmental sustainability go hand in hand. Our support of the Green Jobs Workforce Initiative reflects our commitment to investing in the communities we serve by helping to create pathways to living-wage careers,” said Yvonne Harrington, Corporate Responsibility Officer. “This program will equip individuals with the essential skills needed for the green economy, strengthen families and help revitalize neighborhoods. We’re proud to partner with JBNC, EMCC and SECS to advance opportunity and climate progress.”

Measurements of success for the program include participation rates, program satisfaction, and a long-term positive impact on participants. These outcomes will be measured by data tracking. The program’s goal is for at least 85% of enrolled participants to complete the full program, with at least 80% receiving at least one industry-recognized certification, such as the OSHA 30-hour certificate or the AEE’s Energy Auditor Certificate.

The organizations also plan to engage an independent third-party evaluator to ensure a robust evaluation process of the Green Jobs Workforce Program.

ABOUT KEYCORP

In 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $185 billion at June 30, 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 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 Member FDIC

ABOUT INDYEAST ECONOMIC MOBILITY DISTRICT

The IndyEast Economic Mobility District is a transformative initiative led by the John Boner Neighborhood Centers in partnership with Edna Martin Christian Center and Southeast Community Services. Together these anchor institutions collaborate with cross-sector partners to strengthen economic opportunity and build wealth for residents across the Martindale-Brightwood, Near Eastside, and Southeast neighborhoods of Indianapolis.

Rooted in community voice and guided by evidence-based strategies, the IEMD advances initiatives in asset building, entrepreneurship, workforce development, social enterprise, housing innovations, and resident leadership. From supporting small business growth and workforce certifications to expanding affordable homeownership and pioneering medical debt relief, the IEMD is committed to removing systemic barriers and creating pathways to stability and mobility.

Through this partnership, the IEMD is working to ensure that every family has the tools and resources to achieve economic security and build intergenerational wealth.

INDIANAPOLIS, September 15, 2025 /3BL/ – Today, the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $750,000 in the IndyEast Economic Mobility District to support the launch of the Green Jobs Workforce Initiative. The initiative will prepare residents of the IEMD which spans Indianapolis’ near eastside, southeast and Martindale-Brightwood neighborhoods for high-demand, living-wage careers in the green economy.

Participants enrolled in the program will receive industry-recognized training, certifications and career placement support. The program is being delivered via a partnership with three community-based organizations: John Boner Neighborhood Centers (JBNC), Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) and Southeast Community Services (SECS). SECS will be the coordinator of the training programs across all three neighborhoods, while all three community organizations will provide wraparound services including career coaching, financial coaching and income supports through the Centers for Working Families (CWF) model.

Over the next three years, 100 residents facing barriers to employment, including those who are underemployed, formerly justice-involved or without formal postsecondary education, will enroll in the full training and certification program. Participants will receive training in areas such as energy auditing, asbestos and lead abatement, solar installation, and environmental remediation – all of which are rapidly growing fields in Indiana.

“KeyBank’s investment in the IndyEast Economic Mobility District is a game-changer for our neighborhoods, connecting residents to sustainable, in-demand careers and strengthening our local economy,” said James Taylor, CEO of the John Boner Neighborhood Centers. “Together with Southeast Community Services and Edna Martin Christian Center, we are creating pathways to prosperity through the Green Jobs Workforce Initiative. This effort is about more than training – it’s about opportunity and long-term stability for families. By preparing residents for success in the green economy, we are opening doors for individuals who have historically faced barriers to employment, while building a more sustainable future for the neighborhoods we call home.”

“At KeyBank, we believe economic mobility and environmental sustainability go hand in hand. Our support of the Green Jobs Workforce Initiative reflects our commitment to investing in the communities we serve by helping to create pathways to living-wage careers,” said Yvonne Harrington, Corporate Responsibility Officer. “This program will equip individuals with the essential skills needed for the green economy, strengthen families and help revitalize neighborhoods. We’re proud to partner with JBNC, EMCC and SECS to advance opportunity and climate progress.”

Measurements of success for the program include participation rates, program satisfaction, and a long-term positive impact on participants. These outcomes will be measured by data tracking. The program’s goal is for at least 85% of enrolled participants to complete the full program, with at least 80% receiving at least one industry-recognized certification, such as the OSHA 30-hour certificate or the AEE’s Energy Auditor Certificate.

The organizations also plan to engage an independent third-party evaluator to ensure a robust evaluation process of the Green Jobs Workforce Program.

ABOUT KEYCORP

In 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $185 billion at June 30, 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 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 Member FDIC

ABOUT INDYEAST ECONOMIC MOBILITY DISTRICT

The IndyEast Economic Mobility District is a transformative initiative led by the John Boner Neighborhood Centers in partnership with Edna Martin Christian Center and Southeast Community Services. Together these anchor institutions collaborate with cross-sector partners to strengthen economic opportunity and build wealth for residents across the Martindale-Brightwood, Near Eastside, and Southeast neighborhoods of Indianapolis.

Rooted in community voice and guided by evidence-based strategies, the IEMD advances initiatives in asset building, entrepreneurship, workforce development, social enterprise, housing innovations, and resident leadership. From supporting small business growth and workforce certifications to expanding affordable homeownership and pioneering medical debt relief, the IEMD is committed to removing systemic barriers and creating pathways to stability and mobility.

Through this partnership, the IEMD is working to ensure that every family has the tools and resources to achieve economic security and build intergenerational wealth.

Many health systems around the world are failing patients. From Dhaka to Nairobi to Detroit, our health systems were primarily built to provide acute care and designed to serve institutions – government, hospitals, insurers – not patients or caregivers. Every attempt to digitize them, meanwhile hits the same wall: a misaligned and unsustainable architecture – effective at emergencies, but ill-suited for long-term health.

More money, more technology, including AI, will not fix a flawed system. The problem isn’t tools. It’s architecture.

Read the full piece by Ashwini Sharan, Medtronic LABS board member, and Abhishek Jain, Medtronic LABS strategic advisor, on WEF Forum Stories.