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Reflection on the environmental project: I participated in the volunteerism project through the Soft Skills & Basic Volunteerism course under the PPD1041. It was an enlightening experience that made me reflect on my involvement and the results. After being introduced to the project, my group and I had discussions about our next steps. We decided to create Lanyard Cards using recycled materials such as plastic and drink cups. This unique project not only stimulated my creativity but also raised my awareness of environmental issues. Making these cards helped me become more aware of my environmental responsibilities. Seeing waste products turn into something useful emphasized the significance of resource management. Furthermore, the project taught me the importance of cooperation and collaborative efforts. As we worked together, our group's creativity thrived, and we came up with innovative ways to reuse unwanted materials. This experience has not only improved my practical skills but also contributed to environmental protection. In summary, the volunteerism initiative provided a dynamic platform for not only meeting course requirements but also imparting a sense of responsibility for our environment. It has been a creative and enlightening adventure that has improved both my skill set and my awareness of my surroundings. Here is a picture of me and my group discussing how to implement the Lanyard Card project using reused plastic and cups. 🍶 🌳

#EarthDay is an important time to focus on volunteerism, sustainability, and the environment. Cherry Bekaert values contributing to our communities and strive to make the world a cleaner, greener place. 🌳 How are you celebrating? Drop a comment below and let me know! 🌎💚

At Sonae, creating social value is a key part of our mission ✅ Our strategy? To support projects that contribute to create a better tomorrow for all. ✍ Dive into the article by Daniel Fonseca, Head of Corporate Branding & Communication at #Sonae and discover how our commitment to Social Responsibility is to impact the communities where we operate. From volunteering 🙋♀️ to education 📚 and culture 🎶, we want to create opportunities with no barriers. Our goal? To ensure that everyone can be at their full potential. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/djtUAxzB

“How you climb a mountain is more important than reaching the top” – Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia Founder When employees are proud of their company, loyalty becomes the anchor, and turnover becomes a distant concern: Look at employees at Patagonia: - They feel a deep connection to the company’s values of environmental and social responsibility. How did Patagonia achieve an impressive 4% employee turnover rate? By focusing on company culture! It’s a vital to integrate your company’s values into your daily operations. Remember, corporate giving allows you to demonstrate a real effort to give back to the community and create an intimate bond with both employees and customers. Repost if you believe it has the potential to inspire someone.

After nearly 9 years as a self-employed, it was quite a change when I decided 6 months ago to become a “regular employee” and switch from being a consultant or supplier to being a customer on the other side of the desk. There were many reasons why I chose Hempel A/S, but networking certainly played a significant role during this transition. It made the process easier. Personally, it was important for me to land in a place with strong values, where social responsibility was taken seriously, and where there was room to make the right decisions. And I must say, I’ve landed in the right place. However, I quickly noticed what happens when you put a fish like me into the corporate aquarium. Things change, and the people you work with adapt. I’m somewhat proud to say that I can feel several of my colleagues have stepped up, expressed themselves more, and set higher expectations in their daily work. My goal has always been to elevate others, whether they’re colleagues, customers, suppliers, or competitors. They’re all just human beings, and the ambition to contribute so that everyone does a little better has become my driving force in my “golden years” 🤓 . Returning to the company’s values: Hempel works hard every day to make the world better for both animals and humans. There are initiatives worldwide where children are offered education. This week, there’s a special initiative here at HQ aimed at helping Danish/local children with ADHD have a better everyday life. On the research side, efforts are focused on making the paint more environmentally friendly, reducing waste, and even recycling the paint removed from ships to produce new (and even better) paint. It’s satisfying to know that even if you’re not out there protesting, a Greenpeace member, sponsoring 10 children in Africa, or blocking a highway exit, you’re still contributing to ensuring that our one planet can be passed on to our children, grandchildren, and beyond. Lastly, I must commend those who designed and set up our HQ in Lyngby. It’s truly impressive! So if you come across a job posting from Hempel in Lyngby, you can be sure that the environment is top-notch. The picture is taken during my bike ride home along Dyrehaven. In the background, between the trees, you can see Hempel’s white building - well Hempel is also located close to the Highway which You cannot see on the picture 😀 (if you come by car). I look forward with excitement to what will happen in the next 6 months and beyond. Even though I am just one among approximately 7,000 other employees, I can feel that I am making a difference. And that means everything when you’re passionate about the work you do. And as a final note, I’m certain that my late father, who passed away 3 years ago, would be quite pleased. We lived by the water, and we contributed every year to Hempel's revenue 😀 Thank you Martin Svendsen and Carim El Husseini for our relationship.. And thank you Magdalena Marek for signing.. 😀

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Every time I see a Play It Green - A Certified B Corp post from Richard Dickson 💚🌍 or Chris Thair I know it’s going to be a positive. So please that more people are becoming part of the vision and ethos. #bcorp #sustainable #greenbusiness #changemakers

Hoping loads of people go and if you’re based in the South East or easy reach of London please give this serious consideration. With the swing to the political right in the EU and beyond we need our next Government to show leadership on everything around the Green agenda. All Our futures are under threat and if current leaders do nothing or ignore the collapse of our natural systems then I fear that young people especially will have no choice but to protest strongly. Better to act positively now and consult meaningfully with the leaders of the future to find bold and effective solutions NOW, while there’s still the opportunity. #greeneconomy #greenbusiness #climateactionnow #futureleaders

Queenstown Carbon Counting Seminar I've attended countless talks on embodied and operational carbon, and this was one of the most comprehensive, concise and engaging overviews on the subject that I think I've ever seen. I'll admit though, that I wasn't too involved in the preparation of this Seminar. All credit to the team that put this together. There is no 'one solution' to reducing carbon emissions - every building is different, and bespoke low-carbon designs need to be developed for each building. But the approach and methodology that designers need to take to achieve a cost-effective gold standard is clear to us. Yes - the MBIE regulations will cause some headaches. Once we're out of that teething phase though, all of our future developments will be carbon conscious. The positive impact will be huge, and it an exciting change to be a part of.