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“ This is pretty motivating and inspiring , making sure that we ’ re not adding to the climate-caused disasters that are out there .”
Pioneering nonprofit sustainability In 2021 , Noel moved into his current role of Chief Sustainability Officer . He oversees the Red Cross ’ commitment to reduce the impact of climate change through integrating a climate-centric approach to mission advancement .
Transportation , logistics and even waste from supplies like blood bags can have a negative impact on the environment . American Red Cross staff and volunteers are supporting those

“The American Red Cross is in unprecedented times ”

impacted by natural disasters daily , so the organisation wants to avoid contributing to the problem .
“ We ’ re always trying to find ways to be innovative and creative — some of those work , some don ’ t — but we know that we need to do that to be able to be successful ,” he says .
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