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CALGARY, Alberta, August 29, 2024 /3BL/ – Benevity, Inc., the leading global provider of social impact software, today announced the appointment of Christopher Maloof as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 3, 2024. This leadership transition marks a significant milestone as Benevity embraces its next phase of growth as the world’s leading enterprise impact platform.

Chris succeeds Kelly Schmitt who chose to step down as CEO after a successful six-year tenure at Benevity. During that time, Kelly helped lead the company in surpassing $15-billion in donations and a $1-billion valuation, while achieving profitability in a challenging market. She assembled a world-class leadership team and supported many of the world’s top companies with their CSR and employee engagement programs. Under Kelly’s guidance, Benevity has solidified its position as the market leader and led the way in empowering companies to engage their people, communities and customers to drive more social impact globally.

“I am exceptionally proud of the work we’ve done to build Benevity into a truly global company with many of the best companies in the world as our clients. It has been the privilege of my lifetime to work alongside our founder Bryan de Lottinville and the incredibly talented, passionate team at Benevity,” said Kelly Schmitt, Benevity’s Chief Executive Officer. “I am excited to pass the baton to Chris, a seasoned executive with a track record of accelerating performance and scale in high-growth companies, to champion this next stage of Benevity’s journey.”

As Benevity has evolved into a global market-leading enterprise impact platform, Chris is ideally suited to step into the role of CEO, build on the strong foundation that already exists and drive Benevity’s strategic initiatives to new heights. Chris brings with him a wealth of experience in product development, global business strategy and organizational growth and deep expertise in leading scaled enterprise SaaS companies. He has also worked with a host of impact-oriented organizations including nonprofits, national parks and credit unions.

In his previous roles as President and Chief Product Officer at public company MeridianLink, Chris led the company in its mission to democratize access to financing in local communities and played a crucial role in launching multiple new products, expanding the company’s customer base and partner marketplace, driving strategic acquisitions, supporting the company’s digital transformation initiatives and ultimately charting a growth path to a successful IPO.

“Chris has exceptional experience leading organizations focused on growth, scale and efficiency. He is also aligned with Benevity’s mission and understands what it means to be part of a purpose-driven organization.”

— Bryan de Lottinville, Benevity founder and Board member 

“Chris has exceptional experience leading organizations focused on growth, scale and efficiency,” said Benevity founder and Board member Bryan de Lottinville. “He is also aligned with Benevity’s mission and understands what it means to be part of a purpose-driven organization. The Board of Directors welcomes him as Benevity’s new CEO and is confident that he is the right leader to shepherd Benevity as it continues to help realize the mammoth potential for corporations to use their reach, resources and people to build a better future for us all. I want to thank Kelly for her tremendous leadership and influence in driving Benevity’s many successes over the past six years in her roles as both CFO and CEO. She has been a prodigious steward of the company and an inspiring role model for many.”

“It is terrific to be joining Benevity at such an exciting point in its journey,” said Chris Maloof, Benevity’s incoming Chief Executive Officer. “Benevity has a strong foundation as a business, is incredibly successful and has a deep culture of service. There is a great opportunity to meaningfully expand upon what the team has built. It is a privilege to be able to collaborate with customers, partners, nonprofits and the Benevity team to chart the future and accelerate our impact going forward.”

With Chris at the helm as CEO, Benevity is poised to further define its category, advance its enterprise impact platform strategy and continue setting the standard for social impact engagement solutions worldwide.

To learn more about Benevity’s leadership team and commitment to helping organizations power their CSR programs, visit Benevity’s website.

About Benevity

Benevity, a certified B Corporation, is the leading global provider of social impact software, providing the only integrated suite of community investment and employee, customer and nonprofit engagement solutions. Recognized as one of Fortune’s Impact 20, Benevity offers cloud solutions that power purpose for many iconic brands in ways that better attract, retain and engage today’s diverse workforce, embed social action into their customer experiences and positively impact their communities. With software that is available in 22 languages, Benevity has processed more than $15 billion in donations and 79 million hours of volunteering time to support 470,000 nonprofits worldwide. The company’s solutions have also facilitated 1.3 million micro-actions and managed 845,000 grants worth $16 billion. For more information, visit benevity.com

Media Contact:

Jill Borra│Director, Content Marketing & Communications │press@benevity.com

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CALGARY, Alberta, August 29, 2024 /3BL/ – Benevity, Inc., the leading global provider of social impact software, today announced the appointment of Christopher Maloof as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 3, 2024. This leadership transition marks a significant milestone as Benevity embraces its next phase of growth as the world’s leading enterprise impact platform.

Chris succeeds Kelly Schmitt who chose to step down as CEO after a successful six-year tenure at Benevity. During that time, Kelly helped lead the company in surpassing $15-billion in donations and a $1-billion valuation, while achieving profitability in a challenging market. She assembled a world-class leadership team and supported many of the world’s top companies with their CSR and employee engagement programs. Under Kelly’s guidance, Benevity has solidified its position as the market leader and led the way in empowering companies to engage their people, communities and customers to drive more social impact globally.

“I am exceptionally proud of the work we’ve done to build Benevity into a truly global company with many of the best companies in the world as our clients. It has been the privilege of my lifetime to work alongside our founder Bryan de Lottinville and the incredibly talented, passionate team at Benevity,” said Kelly Schmitt, Benevity’s Chief Executive Officer. “I am excited to pass the baton to Chris, a seasoned executive with a track record of accelerating performance and scale in high-growth companies, to champion this next stage of Benevity’s journey.”

As Benevity has evolved into a global market-leading enterprise impact platform, Chris is ideally suited to step into the role of CEO, build on the strong foundation that already exists and drive Benevity’s strategic initiatives to new heights. Chris brings with him a wealth of experience in product development, global business strategy and organizational growth and deep expertise in leading scaled enterprise SaaS companies. He has also worked with a host of impact-oriented organizations including nonprofits, national parks and credit unions.

In his previous roles as President and Chief Product Officer at public company MeridianLink, Chris led the company in its mission to democratize access to financing in local communities and played a crucial role in launching multiple new products, expanding the company’s customer base and partner marketplace, driving strategic acquisitions, supporting the company’s digital transformation initiatives and ultimately charting a growth path to a successful IPO.

“Chris has exceptional experience leading organizations focused on growth, scale and efficiency. He is also aligned with Benevity’s mission and understands what it means to be part of a purpose-driven organization.”

— Bryan de Lottinville, Benevity founder and Board member 

“Chris has exceptional experience leading organizations focused on growth, scale and efficiency,” said Benevity founder and Board member Bryan de Lottinville. “He is also aligned with Benevity’s mission and understands what it means to be part of a purpose-driven organization. The Board of Directors welcomes him as Benevity’s new CEO and is confident that he is the right leader to shepherd Benevity as it continues to help realize the mammoth potential for corporations to use their reach, resources and people to build a better future for us all. I want to thank Kelly for her tremendous leadership and influence in driving Benevity’s many successes over the past six years in her roles as both CFO and CEO. She has been a prodigious steward of the company and an inspiring role model for many.”

“It is terrific to be joining Benevity at such an exciting point in its journey,” said Chris Maloof, Benevity’s incoming Chief Executive Officer. “Benevity has a strong foundation as a business, is incredibly successful and has a deep culture of service. There is a great opportunity to meaningfully expand upon what the team has built. It is a privilege to be able to collaborate with customers, partners, nonprofits and the Benevity team to chart the future and accelerate our impact going forward.”

With Chris at the helm as CEO, Benevity is poised to further define its category, advance its enterprise impact platform strategy and continue setting the standard for social impact engagement solutions worldwide.

To learn more about Benevity’s leadership team and commitment to helping organizations power their CSR programs, visit Benevity’s website.

About Benevity

Benevity, a certified B Corporation, is the leading global provider of social impact software, providing the only integrated suite of community investment and employee, customer and nonprofit engagement solutions. Recognized as one of Fortune’s Impact 20, Benevity offers cloud solutions that power purpose for many iconic brands in ways that better attract, retain and engage today’s diverse workforce, embed social action into their customer experiences and positively impact their communities. With software that is available in 22 languages, Benevity has processed more than $15 billion in donations and 79 million hours of volunteering time to support 470,000 nonprofits worldwide. The company’s solutions have also facilitated 1.3 million micro-actions and managed 845,000 grants worth $16 billion. For more information, visit benevity.com

Media Contact:

Jill Borra│Director, Content Marketing & Communications │press@benevity.com

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Originally published in Quest Diagnostics’ 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Our employees don’t just hold jobs—they build careers. In 2023, we continued to focus on the hire-to-retire journey for our workforce. Learning and development programs, education assistance, and opportunities to improve our organizational culture make Quest a place to grow and advance.

MY QUEST FOR EDUCATION

Education provides a foundation for our employees to build the careers they want, and we’re supporting them in pursuing their goals. Through our education assistance program, My Quest for Education, we offer up to $5,250 annually in reimbursement for career-related learning, courses, and degrees and up to $8,000 a year to pursue a business-critical degree such as medical laboratory science. Some programs offer eligible employees the opportunity to obtain a degree at little to no out-of-pocket cost.

In 2023, we redesigned the program to improve access and ease of use, leading to over 1,000 employees enrolling—our highest rate of engagement over the last 5 years. My Quest for Education also allows us to more readily promote from within as employees build the skills that match their career interests while meeting the talent needs of the organization. From 2019 through 2023, ~64% of participants in My Quest for Education have made at least 1 career move within our organization, and ~50% have received at least 1 promotion.

Supporting our employees’ career journeys

From their first days of onboarding to leading at the executive level, we invest in our people.

New hires

90-Day Employee Experience Pilot: Comprehensive toolset for managers, including enhanced support for new hires, to onboard employees over a 90-day period. Our pilot with Frontline Logistics resulted in a 13% reduction in voluntary turnover in year 1.

Frontline employees

Patient Services Group Lead Role Development: Program built specifically for frontline group leads to develop peer-to-peer leadership skills and serve as a resource and role model for their colleagues. Piloted in 2023, with an expansion planned in 2024.

Supervisors and managers

Stay Interviews: Retention and trust-building touchpoint for people leaders. In 2023, Quest trained 600 people leaders in conducting Stay Interviews and held 6,000 conversations. This is in addition to 1,500 people leaders trained and 13,000 interviews conducted in 2022.

LeadingQuest Supervisor and Manager Core: Year-long program for supervisors and managers to build critical capabilities and skills, including emotional intelligence, cross-functional relationships, inclusive leadership, and leading change. In 2023, more than 500 new supervisors and managers participated in this training—with approximately 1,250 active frontline leaders developed since 2020.

Mid-level leaders

LeadingQuest for Business Impact: Leadership training specific to the needs of director-level leaders, focused on emotional intelligence, communication, cross-functional relationships, strategic thinking, and inclusion. Launched in 2023, 35 leaders have participated.

Elevate: High-potential program for future executives that includes classroom learning, team-based project work, and executive sponsorship. Piloted in 2023, 24 high-potential leaders have participated.

Executive leadership

Financial Acumen for Business Leaders: Program focused on honing financial skillsets for new and future general managers. To date, over 11% of our senior leadership team have participated.

Executive Coaching: Coaching is used to hone leadership skills and improve effectiveness for executive leaders to assimilate into new or expanded roles. The program is tailored to the individual’s needs and development priorities based on 360-degree feedback.

HOW WE WORK

Equity and health access Governance and ethics Our 5Cs—Customer first, Care, Collaboration, Continuous improvement, and Curiosity—exemplify our culture and are increasingly woven into our leadership development, peer recognition, and performance assessment practices. We frame employee accomplishments and opportunities for growth using the 5Cs and, starting in 2024, will use them to inform employee goals and objectives.

LISTENING TO OUR EMPLOYEES

One of the ways we implement our 5Cs is by listening to our employees and acting on their feedback. We conduct regular pulse surveys that allow us to capture employee sentiment in real time. We’ve also set up an automated reminder system for managers to examine their results and collaboratively put an action plan in place with their team. These pulse surveys allow us to measure our Employee Engagement Index Score, which was above the healthcare industry average in 2023. We have exceeded the healthcare industry benchmark since launching our Employee Insights survey in 2020. In 2024, we will expand our listening strategy to include a new culture survey. This additional enterprise-wide assessment will help us continue to refine how we implement The Quest Way and our 5Cs across the organization.

The impact of the 5Cs extends beyond our team. Read more about how the 5Cs set Quest apart in the experience and care we provide for our patients. To learn about career opportunities at Quest, visit the Career page.

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In the first part of the HeroInside podcast Gore Fabrics Global Business Leader Achim Loeffler and host Tomas Vucurevic talk about the GORE-TEX brand, its beginnings and how it evolved to get the iconic brand that it is today. Achim touches on the foundation of W. L. Gore & Associates by Bill and Vieve Gore in 1958 and explains how their son Bob Gore discovered ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) in 1969 by rapidly stretching it under certain conditions. With that he not only enabled completely new opportunities for a myriad of product applications, but also laid the groundwork to develop waterproof, windproof and breathable laminates for fabrics in the apparel and footwear industry. In 1976, Gore receives its first commercial order for GORE‑TEX fabric — the first breathable, waterproof, and windproof fabric on the market. 

In 1989, the famous GORE‑TEX GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY® promise is introduced. Giving a guarantee on a finished product by an ingredient brand was unprecedented. It underlined Gore’s absolute commitment to customer and consumer satisfaction and was a big milestone to build trust among brand partners, retailers and end users. The next decades were characterized by developing the value chain, further building the brand and broadening the technology and product portfolio to new product forms and end uses. One important focus is the partnership with retailers, another one driving innovation in existing and new products and technologies, like footwear, gloves and accessories. Launching a direct-to-consumer brand with Gore BikeWear at that time, today it’s GOREWEAR, was another milestone. The brand quick became known for commitment, excellence and innovation in the professional cycling community. The other direct-to-consumer brand is SITKA, a premium brand in the hunting space. Part 1 of the episode closes with Achim’s conclusion that the GORE-TEX Brand stands for a combination of protection, comfort and sustainability.

Want to learn more? Listen to the HeroInside podcast with Achim Loeffler hosted by Tomas Vucurevic

Achim Löffler: GORE-TEX – The iconic Ingredient Brand’s journey to responsible performance (Part 1) (youtube.com) 

Education holds immense power in shaping the leaders and innovators of tomorrow, and we are passionate about preparing students for the demands of the 21st century workforce. This is why we partner with schools, educators, and local nonprofit organizations to outfit AMD Learning Labs with AMD processor-based equipment, helping empower teachers and inspire students to pursue STEM education.

As of December 2023, AMD sponsored labs are installed in Dublin, Markham, Shanghai, Singapore, Penang, Austin, and San Jose. These AMD Learning Labs support the expansion of STEM curricula and opportunities for under-resourced educational programs. Students gain real-world experience with computer hardware and software and engage with AMD employee volunteers. They also develop skills in robotics, coding, app development, and website and game design, as well as improving their digital literacy skills. This supports reasoning and skills development, giving them a foundation for future success.

In 2023, AMD and Maynooth University came together to establish an AMD Learning Lab in Dublin, Ireland to support the “STEM Passport for Inclusion” program, created by Dr. Katriona O’Sullivan, a Digital Skills Lecturer at Maynooth University. The program addresses inequalities with access to STEM careers among secondary school female students in socially disadvantaged communities. Maynooth uses a well-designed pathway that provides educational qualification, education support, and mentoring from industry role models to help students progress to tertiary (university-level) education and achieve a STEM qualification.

In addition to providing 30 AMD-powered Lenovo laptops, more than 30 AMD employees volunteered as mentors to 800 students over 16 days at the Dublin office.

Meanwhile, in the U.S. the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, a unique public school, is providing out-of-the-box education strategies and enrichment opportunities that incorporate real-world, hands-on projects that prepare and equip students to tackle big problems with big ideas. High school students complete a college-to-career pathway in STEM fields where women are historically underrepresented.

AMD initially funded a Learning Lab in 2019, and we provided additional funding in 2023, when the school’s Media Technology Pathway’s animation and filmmaking curriculum needed an infusion of technology to meet today’s demands. We were able to provide a professional level file server and video editing workstations powered by AMD EPYC and Ryzen processors that allow students to better edit, render, and collaborate on projects faster and more efficiently.

“We are hugely excited to roll out STEM Passport for Inclusion nationwide. Our goal is to enroll 5,000 students by December 2024 from underrepresented schools across Maynooth University, Munster Technological University, and Atlantic Technological University. With the generous support of AMD, we conducted over 50 mentoring sessions and provided STEM education to over 480 students. The invaluable contribution from supporters like AMD is instrumental in making this project a reality.”

– DR KATRIONA O’SULLIVAN DIGITAL SKILLS LECTURER MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY & BEST-SELLING AUTHOR

Read more at https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/corporate-responsibility/digital-impact.html

Originally published in AMD 2023-24 Corporate Responsibility Report.

Three cheers for Team Kohler, who raced to a gold medal victory at the 2024 Dragon Boat Races!

Members of our Asian Resources of Kohler business resource group led two teams of nearly 50 associates to race against local organizations at this year’s Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival. Team Kohler 1 emerged victorious in their division, securing first place with a record-breaking finish time.

The fun-filled day continued with traditional Chinese performances, music, games, and cuisine—an unforgettable day of teambuilding and camaraderie!

AEG’s LA Galaxy, in partnership with Herbalife and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, unveiled a new mini-pitch at Rio Vista Elementary School in Pico Rivera, CA, on August 19, 2024 that is designed to offer local children a safe and dedicated space to play soccer. The new facility transforms an underutilized spaces into vibrant areas that celebrate the spirit of teamwork, empowerment, and fitness through the excitement of soccer.

The opening included a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the El Rancho Unified School District where LA Galaxy President of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer Tom Braun and LA Galaxy’s head athletic trainer, Cesar Roldan, provided remarks . The ceremony was followed by an exclusive soccer clinic led by LA Galaxy players Jalen Neal, Edwin Cerrillo, and Mauricio Cuevas for more than 50 youth soccer players from Rio Vista Elementary.

“We are thrilled about the installation of the mini-pitch at Rio Vista Elementary School. Growing up in Pico Rivera, I know firsthand how vital spaces like this are for our youth,” said Roldan. “It’s more than just a place to play soccer; it’s a community hub where kids can come together, dream, and grow. This pitch will help us continue providing access to free soccer and safe places for young people to learn and play the game.”

Herbalife is a premier health and wellness company and community that has been changing people’s lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live their best life. For more information, please visit Herbalife.com.

The U.S. Soccer Foundation’s programs are the national model for sports-based youth development in underserved communities. Since its founding in 1994, the Foundation has established programs proven to help children embrace an active and healthy lifestyle while nurturing their personal growth beyond sports. Its cost-effective, high-impact initiatives offer safe environments where kids and communities thrive. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Soccer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information visit http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org.

The LA Galaxy is Major League Soccer’s most successful club. Based in Carson, Calif. at Dignity Health Sports Park, the Galaxy have won the MLS Cup a record five times (2002, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2014), the MLS Supporters’ Shield four times (1998, 2002, 2010, 2011) and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup twice (2001, 2005), and one Concacaf Champions Cup (2000) since their inception in 1996. Under the direction of LA Galaxy President of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer Tom Braun on the business operations side and LA Galaxy Head Coach and Sporting Director Greg Vanney on the soccer operations side, the Galaxy are the premier club in MLS, with stars like Landon Donovan, David Beckham, Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Javier Hernandez, Cobi Jones, Riqui Puig and Marco Reus representing LA over the team’s 29 years in MLS. For more information on the LA Galaxy, visit www.lagalaxy.com.

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, we discuss how reducing the weight of a product can have a major impact on reducing carbon emissions without sacrificing quality — that’s what it means to have light and sustainable construction!

Watch the Saint-Gobain video series Journey to 2030 here

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€47.9 billion in sales in 2023 
160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, we discuss how reducing the weight of a product can have a major impact on reducing carbon emissions without sacrificing quality — that’s what it means to have light and sustainable construction!

Watch the Saint-Gobain video series Journey to 2030 here

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€47.9 billion in sales in 2023 
160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Eastman

In today’s competitive and environmentally conscious marketplace, wood furniture makers and coating formulators face numerous challenges, from meeting stringent environmental regulations to standing out with innovative, high-performance products. Eastman wood coating additives offer a solution that addresses these challenges while enhancing both product protection and sustainability. Eastman is committed to creating products that focus on three key impact areas:

Mitigating climate changeMainstreaming circularityCaring for society by removing materials of concern (MOC)

These focus areas drive Eastman’s innovation and sustainable solutions, helping customers produce more eco-friendly products while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Sustainable solutions with Eastman Solus™ performance additives

Eastman Solus™ performance additives can play a crucial role in formulators and furniture manufacturers achieving their sustainability goals. Biobased Solus™ additives comply with the latest regulations concerning MOC and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). For instance, Solus™ does not includes any MOCs such as nitrocellulose, making the coatings less prone to combustion and safer to handle. Additionally, Solus™ is produced with fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to other coating additives and holds biodegradable certifications.

Advanced molecular recycling with Solus™ ES 

Solus™ ES offers an additional layer of environmental benefits. Manufactured from certified recycled content* through Eastman’s advanced molecular recycling technology, Solus™ ES helps divert materials from the waste stream and repurpose old plastics. This innovative approach results in wood coating additives that contain up to 75% sustainable content, combining biobased materials with recycled content.

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The sustainability of Solus™ additives does not compromise their performance. Solus™ creates an effective barrier as a carrier base coat or primer, eliminating common surface defects, resisting UV light and salt, and preventing yellowing. It also enhances processing requirements by reducing dry-to-touch handling times and improving flow.

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By using Solus™, wood furniture manufacturers and coating formulators can gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. Coatings made with Solus™ not only look better but also last longer and stay stronger. These attributes provide users with a significant advantage as they seek innovative solutions that offer both sustainability and superior performance.

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