Behind the Hedges

Many financial institutions have made efforts to incorporate sustainability practices into their business operations and corporate culture and today we’re talking to Citizens Financial Group about their efforts around environmental responsibility and implementing more sustainable practices in their operations. Rachel Mattes Greenberg SVP, Head of Sustainability at Citizens Financial Group (CFG) provides leadership and oversight…
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Sustainable mixed-use developments have been gaining prominence in New York City as the city continues to prioritize sustainability and environmentally friendly urban planning. These developments integrate residential, commercial, and often retail spaces in a way that minimizes environmental impact, promotes energy efficiency, and enhances the overall quality of life for residents and visitors. They are designed…
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South Fork Wind is expected to be the first offshore site to supply electricity to New York.   New York State’s Climate Act mandate is to secure 70 percent of the State’s electricity from renewable energy by 2030 and at least 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035 and companies like Orsted are gearing up to…
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Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) is a nonprofit organization that is one of the largest independent, community- based blood centers in the world. They collect approximately 4,000 units of blood products each day and serve local communities of more than 75 million people in the Tri- State area (NY, NJ, CT), Mid…
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Betsy Smith, President and CEO of the Central Park Conservancy holds one of the most unique leadership positions, shepherding a New York institution unlike any other. Central Park is completely free to the public with no admissions fee, and it’s up to the non-profit Conservancy to raise the majority of the Park’s multi-million dollar operating budget…
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The Racial and Justice Commission for NYC is supported by Mayor Eric Adams to educate New Yorkers about the three ballot proposals they will see in the general election. We are a few weeks away from Election Day and NYers will be asked to vote “Yes” or “No” on three proposals regarding racial equity, which…
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Citizens Financial Group is one of the nation’s oldest and largest financial institutions founded in 1828 headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island offering a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions with more than 1,200 branches in 14 states including New York, and…
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