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Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected as the 10^th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the first female President in IOC history, following 1 round of voting at the 144^th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece.

Coventry was chosen over fellow presidential candidates HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, David Lappartient, Johan Eliasch, Juan Antonio Samaranch, Lord Sebastian Coe and Morinari Watanabe.*

President-elect Coventry said: “I am incredibly honoured and excited to be elected as President of the International Olympic Committee! I want to sincerely thank my fellow members for their trust and support.

“The young girl who first started swimming in Zimbabwe all those years ago could never have dreamt of this moment.”

I am particularly proud to be the first female IOC President, and also the first from Africa. I hope that this vote will be an inspiration to many people. Glass ceilings have been shattered today, and I am fully aware of my responsibilities as a role model.
Kirsty Coventry
IOC President-elect

“Sport has an unmatched power to unite, inspire and create opportunities for all, and I am committed to making sure we harness that power to its fullest. Together with the entire Olympic family, including our athletes, fans and sponsors, we will build on our strong foundations, embrace innovation, and champion the values of friendship, excellence and respect. The future of the Olympic Movement is bright, and I can’t wait to get started!”zx

After the election, IOC President Thomas Bach said: “Congratulations to Kirsty Coventry on her election as the 10^th IOC President. I warmly welcome the decision of the IOC Members and look forward to strong cooperation, particularly during the transition period. There is no doubt that the future for our Olympic Movement is bright and that the values we stand for will continue to guide us through the years to come.”

Read President-elect Coventry’s biography and manifesto.

Kirsty Coventry will succeed the ninth IOC President, Thomas Bach, whose 12-year tenure will officially end after Monday 23 June 2025. The President is elected by the IOC Members by secret ballot for a term of eight years.

* In order of the draw

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Written by Amanda Davis | Sr. Manager, CR and Environment

Gen Blog | People & Impact

For eight years, we have partnered with Planet Water Foundation to help bring clean water to India’s rural population. Employee volunteers from our office in Pune have joined Planet Water staff each year on World Water Day to build AquaTowers in rural schools, not only expanding access to safe water for drinking and sanitation but also providing hygiene education for the wider community.

These efforts are part of our company-wide culture of giving, which empowers our teams to use their skills, time and passions to make an impact in their local communities. Confronting India’s growing water scarcity crisis is important to our team members in India.

The Ministry of Water Resources found that the country’s average water availability per capita qualifies the region as “water-stressed,” and even in communities that have regular access to water, it isn’t always safe to drink. Yale University’s 2024 Unsafe Drinking Water Index ranked India 144th out of 180 countries, placing people of all ages at greater risk of waterborne diseases that can cause health problems, financial hardship due to missed work and gaps in education due to missed school.

At Gen, we’re doing our part to change that. Since the start of our partnership with Planet Water, our work has:

• Provided clean, safe water to more than 15,000 people in rural India;
• Constructed eight AquaTowers and deployed accompanying hygiene education programming; and
• Implemented 13 AquaHome systems to provide clean water and lighting into homes for the first time.

Bringing Clean Water to Our Communities 

Rural regions in India are at an increased risk of water scarcity. Villagers must travel long distances to collect water from far-away access points, a responsibility that often falls on women and children. Planet Water’s AquaTower installations significantly reduce that burden, bringing water access to the center of the community.

The AquaTower is a water filtration system capable of producing 1,000 liters (~265 gallons) of clean drinking water per hour and functions as a handwashing station for students. The system is also open to the wider community, expanding access to health and hygiene resources.

This year’s build took place on March 26 at the ZPPS Valti school in Pune, which serves 116 elementary and middle-grade students in a rural community of 3,000 people. Eleven volunteers from our office in Pune joined the effort this year, further demonstrating our commitment to supporting the communities where we work and live.

“The families in our village get water from the well even if it is not safe for drinking,” said Santoshi Purushottam Sutar, a teacher at the ZPPS Valti school. “Now, we would not worry anymore about where to get clean water for our students because Gen built an AquaTower in our school.”

Improving Hygiene Community-Wide

When clean water is scarce, residents are forced to drink contaminated water, which can carry diseases and lead to frequent illness. Students and their families who are sick often miss school and work and incur higher healthcare costs. The AquaTower not only reduces the spread of disease but also helps students attend school more regularly, supporting the overall growth of the community.

This year’s project is one of dozens of similar initiatives Planet Water organized for this year’s World Water Day, all in support of progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 of achieving water and sanitation for all by 2030. The organization has reached more than 4.5 million people in 31 countries since 2009.

Our work with Planet Water Foundation is part of our efforts to manage our environmental impacts and empower our employees to care for the environment. You can read more about our environmental stewardship efforts in our Social Impact Report.

This grant was awarded from the Gen Foundation, a corporate advised fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 /3BL/ – The latest animal in LG Electronics USA’s “Endangered Species Awareness” Series – the West Indian Manatee – was revealed during Earth Week 2025. A warm-water marine mammal native to the Gulf Coast, the West Indian Manatee is now showcased in stunning 3D video on LG’s Times Square billboard in New York City. The display brings these gentle creatures, selected by community vote, to life through a vibrant anamorphic presentation, highlighting their beauty and the urgent need to protect their habitats.

Launched in 2024 with the National Wildlife Federation, the series celebrates vulnerable wildlife from around the world while emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship. The initiative complements LG’s partnership with NBC’s The Americas, a 10-part nature documentary exploring the majestic wildlife and ecosystems of North and South America, now airing Sundays at 8/7c on NBC and streaming next day on Peacock.

The West Indian Manatee is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and is protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. These animals rely on warm coastal waters and healthy seagrass beds for survival, yet they remain vulnerable due to factors such as pollution, habitat degradation, and other disruptions to their ecosystem. Previous species featured in LG’s awareness series have included the snow leopard, bald eagle, sea lion, red wolf and monarch butterfly. 

“At LG, we believe technology can be a powerful tool to inspire action and drive positive change. Through our Endangered Species Awareness Series, we aim to celebrate the beauty of vulnerable wildlife while raising awareness about the urgent need for conservation,” said Jeannie Lee, director of corporate marketing at LG Electronics USA. “The West Indian Manatee represents the delicate balance of ecosystems that must be protected, and we’re proud to use our platform to bring attention to their plight.”

As part of its ongoing partnership with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), LG has launched an educational initiative aimed at engaging K-12 students in conservation efforts. The program provides interactive content that underscores the critical role at-risk and endangered species play in ecosystems, along with actionable steps to protect biodiversity and habitat. Free, standards-aligned resources are available online for educators and students.

Additionally, NWF has published a blog featuring insights into the West Indian Manatee, including unique facts about the species’ behavior and ecological significance. Students and nature enthusiasts can also access an interactive quiz designed to deepen understanding of the manatee’s role in marine ecosystems.

LG’s support for sustainability extends beyond the classroom through NWF’s EcoSchools U.S. and EcoLeaders programs, which equip educators, students, and communities with tools to drive meaningful environmental action. To further these efforts, LG has pledged $165,000 to-date to NWF to inspire future conservationists and amplify initiatives protecting wildlife and wild places.

In conjunction with the campaign, LG invites audiences to explore the watch kit for The Americas: The Gulf Coast, featuring the West Indian Manatee. The kit includes activities, animal facts and practical ways to contribute to conservation efforts.

“The National Wildlife Federation is focused on protecting species like the West Indian Manatee, whose survival depends on healthy coastal habitats and clean waterways,” said Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. “Collaborations like this support efforts to safeguard critical ecosystems, educate communities about biodiversity, and advance conservation solutions that address threats to wildlife and their habitat.”

For more information on LG’s sustainability initiatives and its commitment to protecting the planet, visit www.lg.com/us/sustainability.

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About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual global revenues of more than $60 billion. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. www.LG.com.

As part of its ongoing commitment to the planet, Albertsons Companies is proud to share that its customers have helped plant over 65,000 trees through a partnership with Browne Family Vineyard and One Tree Planted. From Seattle to Southern Texas, each purchase of Browne Forest Project Wine has contributed to this incredible milestone. The collective efforts have made and will continue to make a positive impact on our communities and help to restore and preserve the natural landscapes with our partners at Precept Wine & Spirits.

See original post on LinkedIn and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

SAN FRANCISCO and PALM SPRINGS, Calif., April 25, 2025 /3BL/ – Engage for Good, the leading company empowering corporate and nonprofit professionals to create mutually beneficial social impact partnerships, today announced the 37 winners from The 2025 Halo Awards. These prestigious awards — selected by over 40 distinguished judges — honor individuals and campaigns redefining the social impact industry and challenging conventional best practices for corporate purpose.

This year’s winning campaigns showcase a spectrum of impact, from hyper-local initiatives to national and global movements. These honorees are paving the way forward, creating a playbook that inspires both innovation and resilience throughout the social impact industry. As 2025 Halo Award winners, these organizations join industry leaders and past Halo Award winners like Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Nobel Peace Center and Google.

“The 2025 Halo Award winners embody the future of corporate social impact. At a time when efforts to advance basic rights and human dignity are being questioned or rolled back, these companies and nonprofits are doubling down — showing that social responsibility isn’t a passing trend, it’s becoming deeply woven into the fabric of business,” said Muneer Panjwani, CEO of Engage for Good. “Through corporate philanthropy, cause marketing, employee engagement and billions of dollars in impact, they’re reaching millions and proving that doing well by doing good isn’t going away; it’s growing up.”

2025 Halo Award winners include:

• Best Advocacy or Policy Initiative
  • Gold Winner: CARE and Pfizer – She Heals the World: CARE’s advocacy for frontline health workers
  • Silver Winner: Bobbie and Paid Leave For All – Bobbie’s Parents Push Harder Campaign
     
• Best Cause Marketing Initiative
  • Gold Winner: Macy’s and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America – Give Love. Give Back. – Macy’s and Big Brother Big Sisters Holiday Campaign
  • Silver Winner: American Express and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Small Business Hurricane Recovery Grant Program
     
• Best Cause Product Initiative
  • Gold Winner: Athletic Brewing Company – Two for the Trails
  • Silver Winner: Wilson Sporting Goods and Autism Speaks – Love the Moment™
     
• Best Consumer Donation Initiative
  • Gold Winner: Tractor Supply Company and National 4-H Council – The 4-H & Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Campaign
  • Silver Winner: Food Lion and Feeding America – Holidays Without Hunger
     
• Best Direct Service Initiative
  • Gold Winner: Subaru of America, Inc. and Operation Warm – Subaru Loves to Help x Operation Warm
  • Silver Winner: adidas and U.S. Soccer Foundation – Just Ball: A Cultural Evolution Ushering a New Era of Soccer and Social Impact
     
• Best Disability Initiative
  • Gold Winner: Wilson Sporting Goods and Autism Speaks – Love the Moment™
  • Silver Winner: The Film Challenge and Easterseals – Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
     
• Best Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and/or Belonging Initiative
  • Gold Winner: Motorola – Indigenous Languages Digital Inclusion Initiative
  • Silver Winner: Elite Media and Teachers College Community School – The Schoolys
     
• Best Education Initiative
  • Gold Winner: Applied Materials and Last Mile Education Fund – Momentum Fund for Women Engineers
  • Silver Winner: Discovery Education, Boeing, DuPont, LyondellBassell, Nevada Gold Mines, Nucor, United Airlines, The Swinerton Foundation, Charles River, AES, Sanofi, Keysight, Capital Power, COX, Chevron, GAF, The Manufacturing Institute and the National AfterSchool Association – STEM Careers Coalition
     
• Best Emergency/Disaster Response Initiative
  • Gold Winner: PetSmart and PetSmart Charities – PetSmart Charities Disaster Response Grants Program
  • Silver Winner: Hy-Vee, Inc. – Answering the Call for Help: Hy-Vee’s Disaster Relief Team Reaches 51 Communities in 2024
     
• Best Employee Engagement Initiative
  • Gold Winner: Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project – The Washing Machine Project supported by Whirlpool Foundation Employee Engagement Initiative
  • Silver Winner: Edward Jones and Alzheimer’s Association – Edward Jones: Invested in a Future Without Alzheimer’s through Strategic Alliance with the Alzheimer’s Association
     
• Best Food Insecurity Initiative
  • Gold Winner: The Starbucks Coffee Company and Feeding America – FoodShare
  • Silver Winner: Audible and Newark Emergency Services for Families – Newark Working Kitchens
     
• Best Gender & LGBTQ Equality Initiative
  • Gold Winner: 11:11 Media and Understood.org – Breaking the silence: Understood.org & 11:11 Media Shape The World for Difference by Empowering Neurodivergent Women
  • Silver Winner: IKEA Canada and Rainbow Railroad – Helping LGBTQI+ Refugees Find Home: Rainbow Railroad & IKEA Canada Pride Rainbow Cake
     
• Best Intersectional Initiative
  • Gold Winner: UNINTERRUPTED/The SpringHill Company and The Jed Foundation (JED) – INVISIBLE GAME
  • Silver Winner: Open Hand Studio of CannonDesign and The Ladder at One Safe Place – The Success Store at One Safe Place
     
• Best Mental or Physical Health Initiative
  • Gold Winner: UNINTERRUPTED/The SpringHill Company and The Jed Foundation (JED) – INVISIBLE GAME
  • Silver Winner: Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America – Big Brothers Big Sisters and Ulta Beauty: A Well-Being Partnership that Empowers Youth and Transforms Society
     
• Best Sustainability or Conservation Initiative
  • Gold Winner: Athletic Brewing Company – Two For The Trails
  • Silver Winner: Procter & Gamble – #TurnToCold with Tide: For Your Wallet, For Your Clothes, For the Planet 
     
• Best Technology for Good Initiative
  • Gold Winner: Albertsons Companies Inc., Albertsons Companies Foundation Nourishing Neighbors Advisory Group, Feeding America, Food Research and Action Center, Gift Card Bank, Hunger Free America, No Kid Hungry, mRelief, Partnership for a Healthier America and WhyHunger – Albertsons’ Nourishing Neighbors SummerEBT.org
  • Silver Winner: Relativity and The Washington Lawyers’ Committee – Relativity, Epiq & The Washington Lawyers’ Committee: Justice for Change Program
     
• Best of the Best Award
  • FoodShare
     

The Halo Awards took place on April 24, 2025, during the annual Engage for Good Conference. Other 2025 Halo Awards winners include content creator Janette Ok, who took home the TikTok-presented Creator for Change Award. Global entrepreneur, philanthropist, pop culture icon and CEO of 11:11 Media — which was also the gold winner for Best Gender & LGBTQ Equality Initiative — Paris Hilton received the first-ever Courage Award. Additionally, Mammoth Brands and Team Rubicon were named the Corporation of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year, respectively — the highest corporate and nonprofit recognitions at The Halo Awards.

For more information on The 2025 Halo Awards winners, please visit https://engageforgood.com/2025-halo-award-winners/.

About Engage for Good

Engage for Good is the leading community of corporate social impact professionals, equipping leaders with the connections, best practices, and support they need to build high-impact partnerships that drive both business and social value.

Our offerings include: (1) The Engage for Good Conference — the premier national event convening leaders from Fortune 100 companies and top nonprofits. (2) The Halo Awards — the first and most prestigious honor recognizing excellence in corporate social impact. (3) A thriving membership of 19,000+ professionals working across CSR, ESG, DEI, philanthropy, and purpose. (4) Consulting services for nonprofits seeking to build or grow successful corporate partnerships. (5) Partnerships to help you reach CSR decision makers with your products and services.

Media Contact
Brandy Patton-Miller
prforengageforgood@bospar.com

LINCOLN, Neb., April 25, 2025 /3BL/ – The Arbor Day Foundation rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange this morning. It’s the third time the tree planting nonprofit has been invited to ring the bell in the last four years.

“We’re honored to be invited to open the markets on the tree planters’ holiday, Arbor Day. Many of the Arbor Day Foundation’s corporate partners are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, so this is a special opportunity,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “We’ve seen firsthand the positive impact business leaders can make when they are committed to helping shape healthier communities and ecosystems through trees. Right now, we need companies bold enough to plant at the speed of a changing world, because not only are trees good for business — they’re vital for the future of our planet.”

Lambe rang the opening bell on behalf of the Foundation. Several Foundation leaders joined him on the iconic platform that overlooks the trading floor.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit dedicated to planting trees. It has helped plant over 500 million trees in communities and forests in more than 60 countries across six continents since its inception in 1972. The nonprofit has collaborated with hundreds of corporations to help them achieve their sustainability goals through trees. By partnering with the Foundation, companies gain on-demand access to curated content including science-based metrics, reportable insights, and stories of impact.

The Arbor Day holiday is observed nationally across the country each year on the last Friday in April. Visit arborday.org to learn more about how the Arbor Day Foundation is driving positive impact.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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STAMFORD, Conn., April 24, 2025 /3BL/ – Henkel is a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, such as all® free clear laundry detergent, Dial® soap, Schwarzkopf® hair care, and Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. The company has recently achieved two significant sustainability certifications from GreenCircle, reflecting their ongoing commitment to drive sustainable transformation at manufacturing sites. This includes a Certified Environmental Facts certification, for carbon footprint reduction, and a Zero Waste to Landfill certification at its West Hazleton, PA manufacturing facility, where Dial® soaps are made.

The West Hazleton facility has achieved a 17% carbon footprint reduction through energy efficient manufacturing practices for a select range of Dial® soaps, earning Henkel the GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts: Carbon Footprint Reduction verification. The recognition also means this group of Dial® soap products can now be found on Amazon with a Climate Pledge Friendly badge. In addition, the West Hazleton facility has achieved GreenCircle’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification. This means that zero waste is disposed directly to landfill.

“Achieving these important certifications from GreenCircle underscores our unwavering commitment to environment stewardship, including minimizing our carbon footprint and waste,” said Allison Feldman, Vice President, Dial, Marketing, Henkel Consumer Goods North America. “This certification provides our customers with clear, verifiable proof of Henkel’s dedication to sustainability, empowering them to make informed, environmentally responsible choices.”

GreenCircle is an internationally recognized third-party certification entity whose evaluation process provides independent assessment that sustainability claims related to an organization’s products and operations are honest, valid, and verified. GreenCircle Certified adheres to a high standard of accuracy and accountability for sustainability-related certifications.

“Henkel has successfully achieved GreenCircle’s Certified Environmental Facts and Zero Waste to Landfill certifications, demonstrating their strong commitment to sustainability,” said Sara Risley, Certification Officer at GreenCircle Certified. “These certifications not only reflect their environmental leadership but also contributed to Henkel’s recognition by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly initiative. We commend Henkel for their ongoing dedication to environmental responsibility, transparency with their customers, and their positive impact on the planet.”

This latest recognition underscores Henkel’s ongoing commitment to apply the newest standards for transparency in sustainability. For more information on Henkel’s sustainability strategy and progress, visit their website.

About Henkel in North America 

Henkel’s portfolio of well-known brands in North America includes all®, Purex® and Persil® laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners, Dial® soaps, Schwarzkopf® hair care, as well as Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives. With sales close to 6.5 billion US dollars (6 billion euros) in 2024, North America accounts for 28 percent of the company’s global sales. Henkel employs around 8,000 people across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit www.henkel-northamerica.com and on X @Henkel_NA.

About Henkel 

About Henkel With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company’s three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2024, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.6 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 3.1 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 47,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com.

About GreenCircle Certified, LLC

GreenCircle Certified was established in 2009 after our founders encountered many unsubstantiated claims in the marketplace. GreenCircle is an internationally recognized third-party certification entity whose thorough evaluation process provides independent verification that sustainability claims related to an organization’s products and operations are honest, valid, and verified. GreenCircle is ISO 17065 compliant, following industry requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services. GreenCircle is recognized by the U.S. Federal Government as a recommended Ecolabel for all federal purchasing, by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as a valid third-party certification entity. In today’s discerning market, third-party certification is a valuable asset in establishing brand integrity and developing consumer confidence. For more information visit: www.GreenCircleCertified.com

Photo material is available at www.henkel-northamerica.com/press

Henkel Contact
Erica Cooper
Phone: 475-232-4973
Erica.cooper@henkel.com

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Earth Day is a reminder of the responsibility we all share – as individuals, as companies, and as an industry – to drive progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

This Earth Day, I am proud to reflect on the incredible work our teams across Baker Hughes are doing to support a more sustainable energy future.

This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” speaks to both our responsibility and our opportunity – to innovate, to lead with accountability, and to drive meaningful change in how energy is produced and consumed.

From pioneering low-carbon technologies to supporting communities through volunteerism and environmental initiatives, our people are taking action that matters.

As a company, we are working to reduce our own footprint, operate more efficiently, and innovate with purpose. One way our employees do this is through our Carbon Out program, which focuses on smart energy choices to help embed sustainability and cut emissions across our operations.

Some of the highlights of the program include:

• In Saudi Arabia, we replaced diesel generators with a grid connection – cutting out 365,000 gallons of fuel use.
• In Italy, we launched a shuttle bus service to reduce commuting emissions (and give people a safe ride home).
• In the Netherlands, we used mobile recompression to avoid flaring gas – cutting vented emissions by 94%.
• In Louisiana, one site joined a renewable energy program and reduced total emissions by 89%.
• In Suzhou, China, our team added solar panels that now power over a third of one of our sites.

Through programs like Carbon Out, we are embedding sustainability in our operations and accelerating progress toward a lower-emissions future.

We know that delivering progress at scale takes more than intention – it takes accountability. Stay tuned for the release of our Corporate Sustainability Report later this month which will detail the actions we take to support people, planet, and our principles.

Learn more here.

In celebration of Earth Month, AEG’s LA Galaxy Foundation joined forces with Freeway Insurance and Garden School Foundation to replant and expand the gardens at Annalee Avenue Elementary School in Carson, CA, as part of the MLS (Major League Soccer) WORKS Greener Goals Week of Service, which ran from April 14 – 22, 2025.

On April 22, 2025, LA Galaxy’s players JT Marcinkowski and Tucker Lepley, along with the club’s mascot Cozmo, employee volunteers from its front office, employees from AEG, and LA Galaxy fans, came together to plant and refurbish the school’s garden. Together, they constructed new ADA-compliant garden beds, removed weeds, mulched, laid down fresh soil, and planted a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers—transforming the outdoor space into a more accessible and educational garden for students. The produce harvested from Annalee Elementary School’s raised beds will be used in healthy cooking classes put on by Garden School Foundation. Additionally, several times a year, community members are invited to come out to also reap the bounty of a harvest.

“The LA Galaxy is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and environmental responsibility,” said Felicia Hano, Community Relations Coordinator, LA Galaxy Foundation. “By working alongside our partners and volunteers to enhance the gardens at Annalee Elementary, we’re giving students a lasting space to learn about sustainability and the importance of protecting our planet.”

The garden build project was developed by the Garden School Foundation, an organization committed to providing in-depth garden-based education to youth at Title I schools across Los Angeles. To learn more about Garden School Foundation, please click here.

MLS WORKS Greener Goals highlights efforts across the soccer league to reduce the league’s environmental impact and raise awareness around climate action. Now in its eighth year, the Greener Goals Week of Service brings together MLS clubs and League office staff to volunteer with local charitable organizations in celebration of Earth Day on April 22. To learn more about MLS WORKS Greener Goals, please click here.

CLEVELAND, April 25, 2025 /3BL/ – KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $ 23.3 million in construction loans and invested $10.7 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) financing, and KeyBank’s Commercial Mortgage Group also arranged $16.2 in Freddie Mac TEL permanent financing for the construction of two affordable multifamily housing projects in Los Angeles. The sponsor and developer, HVN Development also provided loans in the amount of $2.4 million for these two projects. California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) will also issue $14.4 million of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, as well as $7 million in recycled bonds to fund the permanent loans.

The first apartment (North Mathews) located at 121 North Mathews Street, is a single four-story, 40-unit building that will comprise of six one-bedroom apartments and 33 two-bedroom apartments as well as one two-bedroom, revenue generating manager unit. All 39 LIHTC units will be rent- restricted and restricted to tenants earning at or below 80% of area median income (AMI). Rent restrictions are as follows: four units at 30% AMI, four units at 50% AMI, 23 units at 60% AMI and eight units at 80% AMI.

The second apartment (Brynhurst) located at 6018 Brynhurst Avenue, is a single four-story, 50-unit building that will comprise of seven one-bedroom units and 42 two-bedroom units as well as one two-bedroom revenue generating manager unit. All 49 LIHTC units are restricted to tenants earning at or below 80% AMI. Rent restrictions are as follows: five units at 30% AMI, five units at 50% AMI, 29 units at 60% AMI, and 10 unites at 80% AMI.

North Matthews and Brynhurst are located in highly walkable areas and near the LA Metro system which provides bus and subway service throughout Los Angeles. The property manager, Aperto Property Management, will oversee the management of both apartments.

LifeSTEPS will offer on-site supportive services including financial literacy, computer training, home-buyer education, as well as health and wellness programs. All services are free for tenants and paid for by the sponsor/developer, HVN development.

HVN Development has partnered with Integrity Housing, an experienced developer committed to identifying innovative solutions to ease California’s housing crisis by increasing the affordable housing supply. Integrity Housing has completed nearly 40 affordable housing projects in California.

Kortney Brown and Matthew Haas of KeyBank CDLI and Hector Zuniga from Key’s Commercial Mortgage Group structured the financing.

About KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) finances projects that stabilize and revitalize communities across all 50 states. As one of the top affordable housing capital providers in the country, KeyBank’s platform brings together construction, acquisition, bridge-to-re-syndication, and preservation loans, as well as lines of credit, Agency and HUD permanent mortgage executions, and equity investments for low-income housing projects, especially Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing. KeyBank has earned 11 consecutive “Outstanding” ratings on the Community Reinvestment Act exam, from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, making it the first U.S. national bank among the 25 largest to do so since the Act’s passage in 1977.

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 $189 billion at March 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 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.

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