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Deckers Releases its FY23 Creating Change Report

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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GOLETA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckers Brands (NYSE:DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today released its Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, Creating Change.

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  • GOLETA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckers Brands (NYSE:DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today released its Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, Creating Change.
  • Deckers' FY23 Creating Change report builds on the progress made against its Sustainable Development Goals related to materials, waste, water, climate and clean energy, chemistry and consumer safety, human rights, and gender equality, quality education and reduced inequalities.
  • FY23 Creating Change Report highlights include:
    All brands have reduced footwear emissions, water, and energy* per pair since our FY19 baseline year and are making progress toward established physical intensity targets.
  • "Our Creating Change Report is a reflection on where we have been and where we aspire to be.

Lyric Opera's "Proximity" Post-Performance Panel on March 26 Dedicated to the Memory of Chaz and Roger Ebert's grandson, Joseph London Smith

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following this Sunday's matinee performance of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's world premiere production Proximity, audience members are invited to stay for the panel, Creating Change: Arts and Activism, a conversation with artists who are using different forms of expression to ignite change. It will be moderated by Chaz Ebert, president and CEO of Ebert Digital and the film criticism website RogerEbert.com.

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  • It will be moderated by Chaz Ebert, president and CEO of Ebert Digital and the film criticism website RogerEbert.com.
  • This discussion will be dedicated to the memory of Chaz and Roger Ebert's grandson, Joseph London Smith, an unintended shooting victim.
  • Joseph was the son of Chaz's son Josibiah Smith and Shenna Galloway.
  • "I am so grateful to the Lyric Opera for commemorating Joseph in this manner," Chaz said.

GDUSA Names Adam Gold and Jerry Nieves of GoldenSnow Marketing and Branding House to 2023's People to Watch List

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GoldenSnow agency co-founders Adam Gold and Jerry Nieves have been named to Graphic Design USA's 2023 People to Watch list. Mr. Gold and Mr. Nieves founded the design-forward marketing and branding company - which uses substantive storytelling techniques that allow consumers to see themselves in the narrative - in 2020. Previously, Mr. Gold had a career as a classically-trained dancer after earning a BFA from Marymount Manhattan College. Mr. Nieves is a United States Navy veteran who earned an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications from St. Bonaventure University.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GoldenSnow agency co-founders Adam Gold and Jerry Nieves have been named to Graphic Design USA's 2023 People to Watch list.
  • Mr. Gold and Mr. Nieves founded the design-forward marketing and branding company - which uses substantive storytelling techniques that allow consumers to see themselves in the narrative - in 2020.
  • Mr. Nieves is a United States Navy veteran who earned an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications from St. Bonaventure University.
  • "We are honored to be named among such talented professionals who do amazing work," said Adam Gold, founder and creative principal.

Deckers Releases its FY22 Creating Change Report

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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Deckers' FY22 Creating Change report builds on the progress made against its Sustainable Development Goals related to materials, waste, water, climate and clean energy, chemistry and consumer safety, human rights, and gender equality, quality education and reduced inequalities.

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  • Deckers' FY22 Creating Change report builds on the progress made against its Sustainable Development Goals related to materials, waste, water, climate and clean energy, chemistry and consumer safety, human rights, and gender equality, quality education and reduced inequalities.
  • "Deckers is now 12 years into our sustainability journey and our commitment is stronger than ever.
  • FY22 Creating Change Report highlights include:
    All brands have reduced footwear emissions, water, and energy per pair, since FY19 baseline year, and are making progress toward established physical intensity targets.
  • To learn more about Deckers Brands Sustainability and read the full report, please visit www.deckers.com/responsibility .

Leading Jewish LGBTQ Activist, Yuval David, Wins Emmy Award as Program Host of 'One Actor Short' Series

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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David, a Jewish LGBTQ activist, won the Emmy for Talent Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent for his " One Actor Short" series.

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  • David, a Jewish LGBTQ activist, won the Emmy for Talent Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent for his " One Actor Short" series.
  • "I'm very excited to have won this Emmy award," an ecstatic David said at the Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter.
  • As David's career grows as an actor, host, director and filmmaker, he is making a difference each day as a socio-political activist.
  • Yuval David is an Emmy award-winning actor, host, director and filmmaker who has won over 100 international film festival awards.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Donates $25,000 to Ali Forney Center in Honor of Pride Month

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)the worlds preeminent distributor of beverage alcoholtoday announced that it has donated $25,000 to support Ali Forney Center (AFC) and its efforts to protect homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

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  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)the worlds preeminent distributor of beverage alcoholtoday announced that it has donated $25,000 to support Ali Forney Center (AFC) and its efforts to protect homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
  • Our industry is built on authenticity and inclusivity, said Terry Goods, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits.
  • To visually showcase Southern Glazers support of this important month, the Company illuminated the exterior of its SGWS Wynwood building in rainbow lights.
  • Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits is the worlds preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company.

BBVA USA earns 100 percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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"The impact of the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index over its 18-year history is profound.

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  • "The impact of the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index over its 18-year history is profound.
  • In addition, many of these leaders are also advocating for the LGBTQ community and equality under the law in the public square."
  • BBVA's efforts in satisfying all of the CEI's criteria results in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
  • The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people.

National LGBTQ Task Force’s Winter Party Festival: February 27 to March 5, 2019

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Friday, February 22, 2019
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The Winter Party Festival produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force is one of the worlds largest and best-loved celebrations for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.

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  • The Winter Party Festival produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force is one of the worlds largest and best-loved celebrations for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.
  • "Winter Party Festival has always been friendly and inclusive, WPF Festival Chair Rene Wolfensberger said in a statement.
  • Proceeds from the annual Winter Party Festival support the Task Forces local and national advocacy, organizing, and leadership development work for LGBTQ people.
  • About National LGBTQ Task Force:
    The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice, and equality for LGBTQ people.