We just published our May newsletter. Did you see it? If not, click below to read the latest from our key funding iniatiatives: Drawdown Georgia the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, The Ray Highway and the Biomimicry Institute. https://lnkd.in/eceenwkX #sustainable #business #climatesolutions #equity #grants #biomimicry #natureinspired #innovation #highways #webinars
Ray C. Anderson Foundation
Philanthropy
Atlanta, GA 2,440 followers
Creating a better world for Tomorrow's Child.
About us
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation was created in honor of the late Ray C. Anderson (1934-2011), founder of Interface, Inc. During his time at Interface, Ray championed the notion of businesses doing well by doing good. It’s these noble qualities of advancing knowledge and innovation around environmental stewardship and sustainability that recognized Ray as a pioneer in industrial ecology. The purpose of the Foundation is to perpetuate these shared values and continue the legacy that Ray left behind. Through research and funding, the Foundation aims to help create a better world for future generations—tomorrow’s child. We seek to: Fund innovative ideas and projects that promote visionary change in society. Educate the public and business leaders alike in meaningful ways that propel revolutionary, sustainable change. Inspire a new generation of leaders and consumers to be good stewards of the planet's resources, igniting action that radically impacts the way we live, work and play. Connect thinkers, builders, innovators and idealists to a shared, ethical responsibility to the environment.
- Website
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http://www.raycandersonfoundation.org
External link for Ray C. Anderson Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropy
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Philanthropy, Environmental Stewardship, Sustainability, and Sustainable Innovation
Locations
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1180 West Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 1975
Atlanta, GA 30309, US
Employees at Ray C. Anderson Foundation
Updates
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Apply by July 26th for a 2025-2026 Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant. This year's grants will fund up to five, two-year grants of up to $100,000 per year to advance equity and scale 10 climate solutions: - Alternative Transportation - Climate-Smart Agriculture - Composting - Energy Efficiency Improvements - Food Waste Reduction - Large-Scale Solar - Plant-Based Diet - Rooftop Solar - Tree Planting - Wetlands Protection Learn more and find out how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gerdBHkb #drawdowngagrants #climatesolutions #climatejustice #equity
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Congratulations to CELLUGY® This is wonderful news. We are so proud of all that you've accomplished as alumni of the Ray of Hope program! #biomimicry #biotech #startups #cellulose
We are thrilled to announce that CELLUGY® has successfully closed its seed funding round, raising €4.9M to replace petrochemicals in personal care products! 🚀 The round was led by Germany’s ICIG Ventures and Denmark’s Unconventional Ventures, with new, U.S.-based investor Joyance Partners joining the round, along with existing investors PreSeed Ventures, The Footprint Firm, and Export and Investment Fund of Denmark. A heartfelt thank you to for their belief in our vision and their commitment to supporting our growth. And a special mention to our dedicated team, whose hard work and passion made this achievement possible. 🥇 💸 This funding will enable us to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of #EcoFLEXY. This involves a substantial production increase, from kilos to several tons yearly, by expanding our manufacturing capacity to commercial production to satisfy the extensive and increasing customer demand. The funding will also support further product co-development partnerships to take #EcoFLEXY into new application areas and expand the company’s IP portfolio and headcount. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey so far. We’re excited about what the future holds and look forward to achieving great things together. 🤝🏻 Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting next chapter! #startup #funding #seed #innovation #growth #tech #entrepreneurship Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dGRSUabX
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Way to go Sustainable Georgia Futures (SGF) for their work in energy efficiency, weatherization, solar energy, and workforce development in Georgia communities ☀️ SGF is a recipient of the 2024-2025 Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions and Equity Grants. Read more about their work at the link below 👇: https://lnkd.in/eMM_2ZBb #apprenticeship #workforcedevelopment #cleanenergy #jobs #energyefficiency #solarenergy #climatesolutions #equity #georgia
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Interface is hiring a Global Digital Marketing Intern. Click here for more details: https://lnkd.in/eVwSmHr5 #Sustainability #Internship #job
Global Digital Marketing Intern
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We're so proud of the work that The Ray Highway is doing to help states see where right-of-way #solar can help meet their #cleanenergy goals.
This Thermtide article details the crucial role #GIS serves with future applications in highway #solar panels and #infrastructure development and construction as a whole. Esri, the mapping tool used by The Ray, makes our continued success possible.
Solar mapping results in more highways
https://thermtide.com
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Take note! The deadline has been extended. You still have time to enter this great program. Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business
There's still time to join the Carbon Reduction Challenge this summer! The deadline has been extended to May 15. Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/ezreweC Questions? Contact us at carbonreduction@gatech.edu - - - #CarbonReductionChallenge
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The Ray Highway is hiring a social media intern for Summer 2024. It is a paid, remote position. 20 hours per week. See the attached job description for details, which include application instructions. #internship #communications #job
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Let's build an equitable electric future together! There's still time to register and join Drawdown Georgia and their co-hosts Southern Alliance for Clean Energy for a FREE webinar on May 16th at 11 AM. Hear from Madelyn Collins and Stan Cross of SACE, Sumner Pomeroy with Clean Cities-Georgia, and Dr. Shelley Francis with EVNoire on how EVs and other forms of electric mobility can benefit ALL communities in Georgia, especially those that have been underserved in the past. https://lnkd.in/egzug7iX
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Sustainable Newton released an important video on #EarthDay and we are proud that they chose to use #RayDay as a backdrop for many of the scenes. We are also proud that they interviewed our own John Lanier, executive director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation to speak about the ways Sustainable Newton has taken the Drawdown Georgia framework of #climatesolutions and made huge strides in their own corner of Georgia. Ray Anderson always said, "Brighten the Corner Where You Are." 🌞 If you didn't get a chance to see this video a few weeks ago, it's worth taking the time to watch now!
On #EarthDay and every day, we're building a world where people and planet are as important as profit and future generations matter. THIS is what we mean: