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VANTAGE

Monthly views on the future of responsible business

JULY 2023 

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“This transition away from fossil fuels is not just inevitable, it is urgent. It needs to be planned. It requires cooperation. It requires a provision of finance at a scale that is currently not being provided.”

  

Catherine Abreu

Founder of the nonprofit Destination Zero

(Fast Company)

Hi there,

Record-breaking heat especially in the southwest United States is fundamentally changing the way people live and work. For those with desk jobs, the temperature means working from home as much as possible, or else commuting from an air conditioned car to an air conditioned office. 

 

But when we think about non-desk workers it's easier to see how dealing with extreme heat in one workplace has a chain reaction throughout entire communities. In Phoenix, Arizona, for example:

 

The city is investing in container storage housing, which can be built indoors in air-conditioned environments and then installed on site using a crane. So it is much less exposure for our construction workers, and we're hopeful that with making more of the process indoors, they will be safer and better off. 

 

The intensity and regularity of extreme weather patterns present new challenges for social and environmental impact leaders. As climate scientists continue the hard work of convincing the public and those with power to take extreme weather seriously, we are tackling complex new challenges of our own.

 

Extreme heat can impact our businesses in previously unimaginable ways. As we strive to respond to each problem induced by climate change as it arises, it is crucial to never lose sight of our employees. We must always look for new ways to ensure their health, wellness, and productivity needs are met. 

 

By the way, you can now browse the full Vantage archive on our website. Read it here.

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What makes July 2023 the hottest month in 120,000 years?

"The month was between 1.3 and 1.7 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than the average July before the Industrial Revolution," according to a stunning report from climate scientists in Fast Company. But the heat isn't only significant for setting new records. It also changes the way we live and work, and demands immediate action from those of us who can make a difference. Read the report. 

 

Employee engagement during a climate crisis

What should we keep in mind when trying to care for our employees during the current heatwave? From taking a fact-based approach to working with nonprofit partners, you’ll find concrete engagement tactics on our blog. 

 

The class of 2023 faces unprecedented challenges entering the workforce 

“I feel the pressure of the world right now,” one recent college graduate tells The New York Times.  “Everything feels like it has to have meaning because everything feels urgent. There’s so much emphasis on, ‘Am I doing something for the world?’” This evocative report sheds light on the anxieties and aspirations of the next generation of corporate leaders—and how we can help them find meaningful work. Read the story. 

 

Social impact data shouldn’t just be accurate, but compelling 

In our new blog series “Data for Good,” Deed’s head of data strategy Christine Tringale gives actionable advice and best practices for everyday social impact data management and annual reporting. Check out the first installment. 

 

🎧 Listen: Lessons in corporate giving

Skye White recently joined the podcast People Business to talk about the different ways companies provide donation opportunities to their employees and the reasons why you may or may not want to consider doing the same. Listen here.

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A seamless user interface (UI) goes a long way in encouraging people to do good deeds regularly. Now, Deed users will have a much easier and more enjoyable time searching for volunteer events thanks to major improvements to our UI and design. 

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Animal Welfare Month

 

Who speaks up for the creatures who cannot speak for themselves? Animal welfare and advocacy nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in the world today, from preventing animal suffering and exploitation to protecting natural habitats.

 

Animals need our help in several different ways. Some organizations fight to overhaul factory farming, others tackle wildlife trafficking or destructive fishing practices. Many animal charities fight for legislative change at the national level, while others act more locally.

 

Our "Cause of the Month: Animal Welfare" toolkit includes: 

  • Volunteering and giving opportunities in the U.S. and around the world.
  • In-depth look at specific cause areas, including: shelters, marine life, responsible agriculture, and more.
  • A calendar of awareness days.
  • Employee and employee resource group (ERG) engagement ideas, as well as a walkthrough of how to craft a social impact campaign around animal welfare.
  • Recommendations of worthwhile books, podcasts, and films on issues of importance to animal welfare.

 

Click on the image below to preview the toolkit and learn how to get full access. 👇

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Here are some nonprofits you can support right now on Deed: 

 

🐱 Help rescued stray cats with SOS KOTY Mielec
♻️ Join scientists and entrepreneurs creating a sustainable food supply at The Good Food Institute
🐄 Support a sanctuary for farm animals rescued from abusive factory farming

Thank you for reading Vantage. We want this monthly newsletter to be of real value to everyone working to make a real social impact. If there’s a topic you’d like to learn more about, or if there’s someone pushing the conversation forward whose work deserves more attention, we’d love to hear about it. Drop us a note: vantage [@] joindeed [dot] com. 

 

Forwarded this newsletter by a friend or colleague? Subscribe to Vantage so you never miss our monthly roundup and commentary on industry news, product updates, and giving & volunteer opportunities. See you in August. 

 

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Looking forward,

 

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