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How Community Farmers Markets Are Cutting Emissions and Promoting Local Sustainability in Georgia

How Community Farmers Markets Are Cutting Emissions and Promoting Local Sustainability in Georgia
08/19/2024 | Companies
Did you know that shopping at Community Farmers Markets is not only enjoyable but also a powerful way to cut emissions in Georgia? By purchasing food at farmers markets, you support local, climate-friendly farming practices, cut down on the greenhouse gases produced from transporting food long...
Atlanta, Climate Action, Climate Equity, Climate Solutions, Community Farms, Eco Friendly, Environmental Impact, Farmers Markets, Food Sustainability, Fresh Produce, GHG Reduction, Green Living, Local Farming, Plant Based, Sustainable Living

Empowering Black Communities: Sustainable Georgia Futures' Climate Solutions and Clean Energy Initiatives

Empowering Black Communities: Sustainable Georgia Futures' Climate Solutions and Clean Energy Initiatives
05/28/2024 | Companies
Investing in climate solutions can significantly enhance lives, address longstanding inequalities, create employment opportunities, and lower greenhouse gas emissions simultaneously. Sustainable Georgia Futures (SGF), a recipient of the 2024-2025 Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity...
Apprenticeship Programs, Atlanta, Black Communities, Climate Justice, Climate Solutions, Community Empowerment, Drawdown Georgia, Economic Empowerment, Energy Burden, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Justice, Equity Grant Clean Energy Jobs, Green Economy, Inclusive Economy, Local Partnerships, Marginalized Communities, Regenerative Economy, Renewable Energy, Skill Building, Solar Energy, Sustainable Future, Sustainable Georgia Futures, Systemic Racism, Weatherization, Workforce Development

Georgia-Pacific and Habitat for Humanity: Building Homes and Community Together in Atlanta

Georgia-Pacific and Habitat for Humanity: Building Homes and Community Together in Atlanta
04/18/2024 | Companies
The construction of our 35th Atlanta Habitat for Humanity home has officially kicked off, and the residence is already showing progress. Andy Konieczka, executive vice president of our building products business, shares insights into our enduring collaboration with Habitat.  ...
Atlanta, building products, collaboration, community partnership, construction, consumer brands, corporate responsibility, economic impact, employment, Georgia-Pacific, Habitat for Humanity, homebuilding, manufacturing, philanthropy, recycling, sustainability

Discover Georgia-Pacific's Paper Production Process and Sustainability Efforts

Discover Georgia-Pacific's Paper Production Process and Sustainability Efforts
04/15/2024 | Companies
Curious about the production process behind Georgia-Pacific LLC’s paper products? Look no further than our JumpStart Program, where interns and early-career employees gain hands-on experience within GP's Consumer Products division.   Recently, our "Jump Starters" had the opportunity to...
Angel Soft, Atlanta, bath tissue, Brawny, building materials, building products, cellulose, chemicals, Consumer Products division, Dixie, DIY, employment, enMotion, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Georgia-Pacific Recycling, GP Broadway mill, GP Ecosource, Green Bay, hands-on learning, jobs, JumpStart Program, lumber, napkins, nonwoven fabrics, paper products, paper recycling, paper towels, paper-based packaging, production process, Quilted Northern, Quilted Northern Ultra Plush, Sparkle, specialty fibers, sustainability, sustainability efforts, tableware, Vanity Fair, Wisconsin

Empowering Success: Discovering Innate Abilities at Georgia-Pacific - Leading Manufacturer and Marketer of Bath Tissue, Paper Towels, and More

Empowering Success: Discovering Innate Abilities at Georgia-Pacific - Leading Manufacturer and Marketer of Bath Tissue, Paper Towels, and More
07/04/2023 | Companies
We strongly believe that empowering individuals to recognize and cultivate their inherent abilities is the key to achieving ultimate success. Lori B. Chennault, senior vice president of strategic sourcing and procurement, will share our commitment to creating opportunities based on each person's...
Angel Soft®, Atlanta, Bath tissue, Brawny®, Building materials dealers, Building products, Cellulose, Chemicals, Consumer brands, Dixie®, Do-it-yourself warehouse retailers, Employment opportunities, Empowerment, enMotion®, Georgia-Pacific, Georgia-Pacific Recycling, Global presence, Innate abilities, Job creation, Lori B. Chennault, Manufacturer, Marketer, Metal trading, Napkins, Nonwoven fabrics, Paper towels, Paper trading, Paper-based packaging, Plastics trading, Potential contribution, Procurement, Quilted Northern®, Sparkle®, Specialty fibers, Strategic sourcing, Success, Sustainability, Tableware, Unique gifts, Vanity Fair®

Home Depot Foundation grants $185,000 to Atlanta-based Black-led and Black-benefiting NPOs

Home Depot Foundation grants $185,000 to Atlanta-based Black-led and Black-benefiting NPOs
02/09/2023 | Companies
The Home Depot Foundation works all year to promote long-term change and social equity in our communities. The Foundation is granting $185,000 to Atlanta-based Black-led and Black-benefiting non-profit partners in honor of Black History Month. The Home Depot Foundation is donating $75,000 to the...
Atlanta, Black History Month, Georgia, high school seniors, Home Depot Foundation, RICE, Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, scholarship fund, scholarships, social equity, Vine City, West End, Westside Future Fund, Xernona Clayton Foundation, Xernona Clayton Statue Project

Atlanta’s mass timber project progressing well

Atlanta’s mass timber project progressing well
11/29/2022 | Companies
619 Ponce is expected to launch itself sometime in 2024. The mass timber project for one of Atlanta's favorite hot spots, Ponce City Market, is gaining traction, and Georgia-Pacific is collaborating. To support the construction of a four-story mass timber loft office building called 619 Ponce,...
619 Ponce, Atlanta, building material supplier, Columbus, cross laminated timber, environmental stewardship, Georgia, Georgia Pacific, global, hot spots, Jamestown, lumber business, management firm, mass timber, Ponce City Market, real estate investments, SmartLam North America, Timber

Center Creek Capital Group invests $5M towards affordable housing in Southeastern cities

Center Creek Capital Group invests $5M towards affordable housing in Southeastern cities
07/04/2022 | Companies
Center Creek Capital Group makes Mission Related Investment of $5M to support affordable housing in Tampa, Birmingham, Jacksonville and Atlanta. In a statement, the Regions Foundation, a non-profit organization which is primarily funded by Regions Bank, announced a $5 million Mission...
affordable housing, Atlanta, Birmingham, Center Creek Capital Group, comfortable, communities, energy efficient, families, homes, innovative approach, Jacksonville, Leroy Abrahams, low income, medium income, Mission Related Investment, MRI, Regions Bank, Regions Foundation, southeastern, Tampa, underserved, United States, US

Spelman’s Students Earn The Scholarship For Ford’s HBCU Challenge

Spelman’s Students Earn The Scholarship For Ford’s HBCU Challenge
01/25/2016 | Economics
The wining prize of HBCU has been attributed to the students of Spelman for their ‘giving kitchen’s’ proposal. Dailycsr.com – 22 January 2016 – During the “Historically Black Colleges and Universities Community Challenge” for the year 2015, the top prize of “$25,000” has been bagged by a students’...
Atlanta, Community Challenge, Ford Motor Company, HBCU, Spelman


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