The first Earth Day in 1970 was the birth of the modern environmental movement, and has now become the world’s largest environmental movement. This year, EarthDay.org is encouraging everyone to get inspired and come together to “Invest in Our Planet,” offering a variety of avenues for getting involved and contributing to the protection of our environment:

• · Promote climate literacy
• · End plastics
• · Plant trees with The Canopy Project
• · Vote Earth
• · Join the Great Global Cleanup
• · Learn about sustainable fashion
• · 52 Actions and tips to make a difference every day of the year

We’re pleased that the movement recognizes the importance of ESG in creating a better future: “Sustainability is the path to prosperity for humanity and businesses alike. Companies who’ve developed strong Environmental Social Governance (ESG) standards are seeing better profitability, stronger financial performance, and happier employees. There is no longer a choice between going green and growing long-term profits.”

On Earth Day, we are proud to be walking the walk. To read about some of the ways we are helping to build a better future, click the links below:

• Arnerich Massena is a Certified B Corporation™ and part of the B Corp™ global movement of business as a force for good.
• We are also a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, publicly demonstrating our commitment to responsible investment and a more sustainable financial system.
• We have joined local organizations such as Business for a Better Portland (BBPDX), B Local PDX, the Portland Business Alliance, and Social Venture Partners Portland.
• We have committed to corporate and environmental stewardship. To read Arnerich Massena’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Sustainability (JEDIS) Statement of Intent, visit https://arnerichmassena.com/images/JEDIS-Statement-of-Intent_2022.pdf
• Arnerich Massena works in a silver LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building, located in the Lloyd District, which has been certified as one of only four EcoDistricts worldwide. Learn more about what the neighborhood has done to become one of the most sustainable in North America here.

Earth Day is a great time to get engaged and inspired, and to celebrate the enthusiasm increasing around the globe. You can learn more about Earth Day at https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2023/