November 2023

Nine Columbus Area Organizations Receive KeyBank Grants Totaling More Than $100,000

Through lending, investing, grants and volunteerism, we participate in the growth, revitalization and sustainability of the communities we proudly serve. To make a lasting difference, Key teammates make it a priority to engage with community members and community leaders to understand their needs and ideas, develop plans and then act.

In Central Ohio, Key recently awarded nine organizations with grant funds totaling $100,000. The grant funds will be used to support an array of programs from workforce development to creating safe, vital neighborhoods.

Impact and Inspiration: Arrow Electronics’ 2023 Season of Wellbeing

CENTENNIAL, Colo., November 28, 2023 /3BL/ - Arrow Electronics’ 2023 “Season of Wellbeing” was a season well done.

Throughout October, thousands of Arrow’s global colleagues came together for the company’s wellbeing campaign to enhance their health and wellbeing and strengthen the communities where they live and work. During the four-week event, Arrow employees logged nearly 4,300 combined volunteer hours, supported 44 different charitable organizations, and represented 89 cities from across the world.

Public Development Banks Acknowledge the Importance of Sport as an Enabler of the Sustainable Development Goals

International Olympic Committee news

On the occasion of the 2023 Finance in Common Summit (FICS), Public Development Banks (PDBs) expressed their wish to “harness the power of sports and cultural industries for the Sustainable Development Goals, recognised as a source of numerous kinds of jobs, of income at various scales, and as a social lever to connect, transform and actively engage people”.

Quest Volunteers Bring Treats, No Tricks, to Ronald McDonald House New York

Quest volunteers recently served lunch to children and families battling pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses at Ronald McDonald House New York, in collaboration with Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) and Sesame Workshop.

“On behalf of our entire community, our heartfelt gratitude for spending time with our families,” said Colleen Lee, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Ronald McDonald House New York. “Your team had such a warm spirit and presence. It was our pleasure to have you with us.”

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee Grants $94,000 to Women’s Earth Alliance for Reforestation Efforts in Indonesia and Kenya

November 28, 2023 /3BL/ - The Ray C. Anderson Foundation’s NextGen Committee has awarded a $94,000 grant to Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) for two of their Women in Forests programs in Indonesia and Kenya.

Socially Responsible Spending Experiencing Massive Growth, According to 11th Annual Conscious Consumer Spending Index

LOS ANGELES and NASHVILLE, Tenn., November 28, 2023 /3BL/ - Socially responsible spending is on the rise in a big way, based on the latest results from the Conscious Consumer Spending Index (#CCSIndex). At the same time, charitable contributions and earth-friendly practices are both regaining momentum after declines in recent years.

Bayer Asked Young, Global Farmers and Scientists About the Importance of Climate Talks

Climate change is threatening agriculture. And not just in the ways you think. Ebunoluwa Ajobiewe works to defend crops from diseases as they spread into new areas and ecosystems as a result of shifting weather patterns. We asked young, global farmers and scientists like Ebunoluwa for their own words about the importance of this month's climate talks. As climate leaders prepare to tackle important questions at COP28, let's ensure agricultural experts and farmers have a seat at the table.

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New Publication Sheds Light on Sustainable Finance, Demystifies Space for Real Estate

Green Building Council of Australia releases ‘Unlocking the Value,’ a practical guide to sustainable finance in the Australian real estate sector

Around the world, investors, regulators and organizations are prioritizing non-financial indicators such as human and social capital criteria to better understand risk and return, and demonstrate value and impact.

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