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April 9, 2021

 

To: Comerica Colleagues

Subject: Comerica Celebrates Earth Month 2021

Join Comerica in celebrating Earth Month 2021! Now more than ever, environmental issues are top of mind, and Comerica is doing its part to erase its environmental footprint.

Around the world, the month of April is dedicated to increasing awareness about climate change, the environment and the overall health of our planet. In recognition of this month’s importance, Comerica’s Corporate Sustainability Office and Green Office Teams are pleased to offer a rich line-up of programs and events, bridging environmental and social impacts. Don’t miss your chance to participate in these great events and learn more about how you can make a difference!

We’d also like to remind of some simple steps you can adopt today, if you haven’t already, to help save the Earth:

  • Use cloth towels Instead of paper ones.
  • Turn off the lights whenever you leave a room
  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
  • Recycle your old electronics.
  • Start a garden.
  • Compost food waste.

Earth Month Events:

 

Webinars

  • Building Equity for All Webinar Series
    A three-part interview style webinar series — organized by the nonprofit EarthShare. Please sign up for all three webinars. Registration closes on Monday, April 12, for the April 15 webinar.

 

  • Ask Me Anything with The Corporate Sustainability Team
    Join Scott Beckerman, Director of Corporate Sustainability, and Kristin Bloser, Senior Sustainability Officer, to learn more about Comerica’s Sustainability Program.

 

  • Learn About The Master of Sustainability Awareness Program
    Join Kristin Bloser, Senior Sustainability Officer, to learn about Comerica’s Master of Sustainability Awareness Program.
  • Restore Our Earth: Restore Ourselves    
    During this webinar, we will discuss how regular time spent outdoors has been correlated to greater cognitive function and mental wellbeing, such as less anxiety, lower stress, higher self-esteem and better mood.
    • Date: April 22, 2021
    • Time: 9 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET (1 hour)
    • How to Register: Please email your RSVP to Tricia Jones and Stacy Lott

 

  • Learn About A New Sustainable Restaurant Option in Dallas
    Join us virtually to learn about the sustainable benefits of eating a plant-based diet and the newly opened Belse Plant Cuisine Restaurant in Downtown Dallas.
    • Date: April 29, 2021
    • Time: 2:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. CT / 5:30 p.m. ET (1 hour)
    • How to Register: Please send RSVP to Stacy Lott

Lunch and Learn

  • Detroit Hives Lunch & Learn  
    Detroit Hives is a 501c(3) non-profit organization working to create sustainable communities and bee populations by transforming vacant lots into pollinator friendly spaces.
  • Lunchtime Meditation
    Join us for a free lunchtime Meditation session. Step away from your hectic day to quiet your mind. * Space is limited to the first 300 guests to attend.

Happy Hour

  • Virtual Sustainability Happy Hour    
    Join the Texas Green Team as we celebrate Earth Week virtually with a happy hour discussion of locally available and Sustainability in Practice (SIP)-produced Texas wines and spirits.

    • Date: April 23, 2021
    • Time: 2 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. ET (1 hour)
    • How to Register: Please email your RSVP to Tricia Jones and Stacy Lott

Engagement Events

  • Join the Ecochallenge
    Drawdown is a solutions-oriented engagement program focused on individuals taking action to reduce negative environmental and social impacts associated with greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.

  • After Work Yoga
    Join us for a free online yoga session. All levels of practitioners are welcome.

    • Date: April 20, 2021
    • Time: 2 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. ET (1 hour)
    • How to Register: Please send RSVP to Adriana Seaton with the completed waiver then she will send you the calendar invitation and the Microsoft Teams link. * Space is limited to the first 300 colleagues who RSVP.

Earth Month events are eligible for Master of Sustainability Awareness (MSA) Program credit. Not part of MSA yet? Visit MSA Connect page to learn more! If you have questions or would like more information on how to participate in any of these Earth Day events, please contact Kristin Bloser.

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