Ray C. Anderson Foundation
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. Join us as the story of the Foundation continues to unfold.
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12-01-21
NextGen Committee Awards $100,000 to Ducks Unlimited for Blue Carbon Conservation Program and Infrastructure Investments for Indigenous Community in Sonora, Mexico
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee has awarded a $100,000 grant to Ducks Unlimited to support efforts of its sister organization, Ducks Unlimited de México A.C. (DUMAC), to improve infrastructure and conserve blue carbon in México.
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10-21-21
Drawdown Georgia Celebrates First Year: Kicks Off Business Compact with Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business
Drawdown Georgia is offically one year old today, and we're celebrating with the launch of the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, hosted at the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.
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10-11-21
Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business Launches the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact
The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is launching the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact; an inclusive and collaborative initiative focused on galvanizing climate action in Georgia.
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07-28-21
National Academy Publishes Study Showing How Georgia Could Halve Its Carbon Footprint
Georgia could reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 through the adoption of 20 high-impact climate solutions identified by the Drawdown Georgia research team led by Dr. Marilyn Brown of Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy.
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06-28-21
Georgia Climate Project Receives $300,000 Grant From Ray C. Anderson Foundation
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Georgia Climate Project, a state-wide consortium led by Emory Unversity, The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech.
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06-16-21
Spider-inspired Silk Company, Spintex, Awarded $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize
The Biomimicry Institute is proud to announce the 2021 Ray of Hope Prize award recipient: Spintex Engineering. Spintex manufactures biodegradable textile fibers for use in fashion and high-performance material applications.
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05-20-21
Ten Nature-Inspired Companies Advancing Sustainable Solutions
The Biomimicry Institute has announced the top 10 nature-inspired startups to compete for the 2021 Ray of Hope Prize, a transformational program designed to help startups cross a critical threshold in scaling their sustainable solutions.
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03-22-21
Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee Issues Call for Grant Proposals
The NextGen Committee of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation has issued a call for proposals for one $100,000 grant to fund work in the 2022 calendar year for new or existing programs that will help to reduce global warming, whether through direct carbon avoidance, climate communication, climate educatio...
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12-15-20
Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee Awards $100,000 Grant to Cultural Survival
The NextGen Committee of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Cultural Survival to support grassroots Indigenous solutions to climate change.
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12-10-20
Peachtree Corners Smart City and The Ray Install USA's First Road Surface Solar Panels on Autonomous Vehicle Lane
Peachtree Corners – the nation’s first smart city environment powered by real-world infrastructure and next-generation connectivity – today unveiled the city’s new solar roadway system which produces energy for a solar-powered EV charging station located at city hall. The installation also marked th...