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Good 360°
Good 360° is a comprehensive overview of how we’re doing good for our associates and communities.
We’re a values-led company with a commitment to make the world a better place. With Good 360°, our annual corporate social responsibility report, we’ll transparently share how we’re living our purpose to create meaningful opportunities that instill a sense of purpose across our organization.
Our annual check-in on how we’re doing good for our associates, communities and environment
“Good 360° is more than a report. It’s a holistic approach to elevate 84.51°’s commitment to corporate social responsibility in everything we do.”
– Milen Mahadevan, President
Doing Good for our Associates
Our associates are at the center of Good 360°. That’s why creating an environment to help our associates perform and be at their best is central to everything we do at 84.51°.
5 weeks vacation
We encourage all associates to achieve the appropriate work/life balance by providing 5 weeks of paid time off annually starting on day one, excluding health and wellness days, floating holidays and corporate holidays.
Tuition reimbursement
To nurture our innovative minds and develop our talent, we provide financial assistance for job-related education.
Employee Assistance Program
Associates have 24/7 access to counseling, coaching and self-care programs to cope with issues they may face through health, personal, family or work-related challenges.
People-led teams
Supporting our culture of inclusion and belonging with nearly 10 associate resource groups.
DEIB roadmap
Striving to make purposeful progress on our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging journey.
Doing Good for our Communities
Our associates have led our approach to giving back in three ways: Degrees of Giving, Employee Grant Stipends, and Skills-based Volunteering.
- Degrees of Giving is a people-led team dedicated to making life more rewarding for our communities and associates. Each year associates nominate and select 12 nonprofits to support through our time, talent, and treasures. 84.51° provides donations from fundraising events throughout the year, such as the annual Silent Auction. In 2023, these activities raised more than $60,000 for our Degrees of Giving charities.
- Employee Grant Stipends are a $1,000 stipend to the charity of an associate’s choice, so long as they meet the necessary criteria. In 2023, we provided Employee Grant Stipends to 25 organizations.
- Skills-based Volunteering is a program that matches qualified associates who are interested in donating their time and professional skills to projects for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.
Degrees of Giving: Putting our money where our hearts are
A people-led team that provides charitable giving to nonprofits nominated by and voted on by 84.51° every year. We were proud to support the following charities in 2023:
Employee Grant Stipends: Giving back where it matters most
84.51° provides a $1,000 donation to the charity of an associate’s choice, so long as they are actively involved in the charity. Here are a few ways that we made a small impact on the 25 charities nearest and dearest to our associates.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality. 84.51°’s donation went to the Young Professionals Comedy Night. All revenue generated from fundraising events help support the research, advocacy and support that the Foundation conducts on behalf of IBD patients, in pursuit of cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
ChangingGears
ChangingGears is a local charity that removes transportation barriers for people who are working their way out of poverty. ChangingGears works closely with CityLink Center programs to provide reliable transportation to Cincinnati’s unemployed and working poor who are striving toward new careers and employment. The 84.51° donation was used to purchase automotive supplies needed to rehabilitate donated vehicles which will be sold at half the fair market value at 0% APR to the working poor to support them as they work to acquire new careers and employment.
Family Nurturing Center
The FNC has two locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, offering services such as education and training for parents, counseling, therapeutic visitation, parenting time visitation, and holistic and wellness programs at no cost to the families. 84.51°’s sponsorship of Prom for a Purpose supported the FNC’s ability to meet the growing needs of those in the community that are facing the devastating effects of childhood trauma and abuse.
Cincinnati Nature Center
Only 25 minutes from downtown, Cincinnati Nature Center protects 1.8K acres of land, providing a haven to wildlife and 20+ miles of hiking trails to our community. They offer a wide range of programs to ensure that all people have an opportunity to connect with nature in a way that’s best for them.
Each holiday season, Cincinnati Nature Center puts on a holiday event: Light in the Forest. Light in the Forest is a winter walking tour of seasonal lights reflecting a theme of peace, nature, and contemplation. Individuals and families can connect with nature while enjoying light installments from renowned artists. 84.51°’s donation went towards this event to help raise money to support CNC’s trails, conservation efforts, and other programs.
The Karen Wellington Foundation
The Karen Wellington Foundation’s mission is simple. They put fun on the calendars of women and families living with breast cancer by sending them on special vacations, relaxing spa days, concerts and other fun-only activities. In 2023, the Karen Wellington Foundation provided more than 850 gifts of fun to deserving recipients – 84.51° was proud to fund a gift of fun for a local teacher living with breast cancer.
Ohio Alleycat Resource (OAR)
OAR’s goal is to make life happier, healthier, and more fulfilled for cats and their people by providing low cost, high-volume spay/neuter services for the community and The Joanie Bernard Home for Cats Adoption Center. The organization pulls cats into their program that are on other organizations’ euthanasia list – costing them $250 from intake to adoption. The intake begins with a wellness assessment and any medical services needed, a foster home, spay/neuter surgery, and eventual adoption. 84.51°’s donation helped save four cats from euthanasia who will now end up in loving homes.
Little Miami Soccer Fest
The Little Miami High School soccer program hosts an annual soccer tournament called Soccer Fest, which raised funds to provide resources and equipment to the Little Miami High School soccer program (new goals, soccer balls, uniforms, etc.). In 2023, the event attracted 28 local high school men's and women's soccer teams. The donation provided by 84.51° helped support the operations of the fundraiser event, which is entirely run by parent volunteers.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland
In summer 2023, the RMHC Chicagoland hosted Red Shoe Brew, a summer festival where all the proceeds go to the organization. RMHC of Chicagoland has six houses and three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms to provide support to families while their children are being treated at nearby hospitals. The event raised more than $65,000, which funded around 685 nights of overhead costs for families to stay with the Ronald McDonald House, free of cost, while their child was hospitalized.
Xavier University
Xavier University marketing students partner with local organizations for mentorships, internships, job shadowing, headquarter visits to see guest speakers, study abroad programs and volunteer programs in underprivileged areas. The donation provided by 84.51° went toward funding these programs, including offsetting the cost of bus transportation for students to these local organizations and volunteer opportunities, paying for things like conference attendance, room and board, etc.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality. 84.51°’s donation went to the Young Professionals Comedy Night. All revenue generated from fundraising events help support the research, advocacy and support that the Foundation conducts on behalf of IBD patients, in pursuit of cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
ChangingGears
ChangingGears is a local charity that removes transportation barriers for people who are working their way out of poverty. ChangingGears works closely with CityLink Center programs to provide reliable transportation to Cincinnati’s unemployed and working poor who are striving toward new careers and employment. The 84.51° donation was used to purchase automotive supplies needed to rehabilitate donated vehicles which will be sold at half the fair market value at 0% APR to the working poor to support them as they work to acquire new careers and employment.
Family Nurturing Center
The FNC has two locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, offering services such as education and training for parents, counseling, therapeutic visitation, parenting time visitation, and holistic and wellness programs at no cost to the families. 84.51°’s sponsorship of Prom for a Purpose supported the FNC’s ability to meet the growing needs of those in the community that are facing the devastating effects of childhood trauma and abuse.
Cincinnati Nature Center
Only 25 minutes from downtown, Cincinnati Nature Center protects 1.8K acres of land, providing a haven to wildlife and 20+ miles of hiking trails to our community. They offer a wide range of programs to ensure that all people have an opportunity to connect with nature in a way that’s best for them.
Each holiday season, Cincinnati Nature Center puts on a holiday event: Light in the Forest. Light in the Forest is a winter walking tour of seasonal lights reflecting a theme of peace, nature, and contemplation. Individuals and families can connect with nature while enjoying light installments from renowned artists. 84.51°’s donation went towards this event to help raise money to support CNC’s trails, conservation efforts, and other programs.
The Karen Wellington Foundation
The Karen Wellington Foundation’s mission is simple. They put fun on the calendars of women and families living with breast cancer by sending them on special vacations, relaxing spa days, concerts and other fun-only activities. In 2023, the Karen Wellington Foundation provided more than 850 gifts of fun to deserving recipients – 84.51° was proud to fund a gift of fun for a local teacher living with breast cancer.
Ohio Alleycat Resource (OAR)
OAR’s goal is to make life happier, healthier, and more fulfilled for cats and their people by providing low cost, high-volume spay/neuter services for the community and The Joanie Bernard Home for Cats Adoption Center. The organization pulls cats into their program that are on other organizations’ euthanasia list – costing them $250 from intake to adoption. The intake begins with a wellness assessment and any medical services needed, a foster home, spay/neuter surgery, and eventual adoption. 84.51°’s donation helped save four cats from euthanasia who will now end up in loving homes.
Little Miami Soccer Fest
The Little Miami High School soccer program hosts an annual soccer tournament called Soccer Fest, which raised funds to provide resources and equipment to the Little Miami High School soccer program (new goals, soccer balls, uniforms, etc.). In 2023, the event attracted 28 local high school men's and women's soccer teams. The donation provided by 84.51° helped support the operations of the fundraiser event, which is entirely run by parent volunteers.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland
In summer 2023, the RMHC Chicagoland hosted Red Shoe Brew, a summer festival where all the proceeds go to the organization. RMHC of Chicagoland has six houses and three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms to provide support to families while their children are being treated at nearby hospitals. The event raised more than $65,000, which funded around 685 nights of overhead costs for families to stay with the Ronald McDonald House, free of cost, while their child was hospitalized.
Xavier University
Xavier University marketing students partner with local organizations for mentorships, internships, job shadowing, headquarter visits to see guest speakers, study abroad programs and volunteer programs in underprivileged areas. The donation provided by 84.51° went toward funding these programs, including offsetting the cost of bus transportation for students to these local organizations and volunteer opportunities, paying for things like conference attendance, room and board, etc.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality. 84.51°’s donation went to the Young Professionals Comedy Night. All revenue generated from fundraising events help support the research, advocacy and support that the Foundation conducts on behalf of IBD patients, in pursuit of cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
ChangingGears
ChangingGears is a local charity that removes transportation barriers for people who are working their way out of poverty. ChangingGears works closely with CityLink Center programs to provide reliable transportation to Cincinnati’s unemployed and working poor who are striving toward new careers and employment. The 84.51° donation was used to purchase automotive supplies needed to rehabilitate donated vehicles which will be sold at half the fair market value at 0% APR to the working poor to support them as they work to acquire new careers and employment.
Family Nurturing Center
The FNC has two locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, offering services such as education and training for parents, counseling, therapeutic visitation, parenting time visitation, and holistic and wellness programs at no cost to the families. 84.51°’s sponsorship of Prom for a Purpose supported the FNC’s ability to meet the growing needs of those in the community that are facing the devastating effects of childhood trauma and abuse.
Cincinnati Nature Center
Only 25 minutes from downtown, Cincinnati Nature Center protects 1.8K acres of land, providing a haven to wildlife and 20+ miles of hiking trails to our community. They offer a wide range of programs to ensure that all people have an opportunity to connect with nature in a way that’s best for them.
Each holiday season, Cincinnati Nature Center puts on a holiday event: Light in the Forest. Light in the Forest is a winter walking tour of seasonal lights reflecting a theme of peace, nature, and contemplation. Individuals and families can connect with nature while enjoying light installments from renowned artists. 84.51°’s donation went towards this event to help raise money to support CNC’s trails, conservation efforts, and other programs.
The Karen Wellington Foundation
The Karen Wellington Foundation’s mission is simple. They put fun on the calendars of women and families living with breast cancer by sending them on special vacations, relaxing spa days, concerts and other fun-only activities. In 2023, the Karen Wellington Foundation provided more than 850 gifts of fun to deserving recipients – 84.51° was proud to fund a gift of fun for a local teacher living with breast cancer.
Ohio Alleycat Resource (OAR)
OAR’s goal is to make life happier, healthier, and more fulfilled for cats and their people by providing low cost, high-volume spay/neuter services for the community and The Joanie Bernard Home for Cats Adoption Center. The organization pulls cats into their program that are on other organizations’ euthanasia list – costing them $250 from intake to adoption. The intake begins with a wellness assessment and any medical services needed, a foster home, spay/neuter surgery, and eventual adoption. 84.51°’s donation helped save four cats from euthanasia who will now end up in loving homes.
Little Miami Soccer Fest
The Little Miami High School soccer program hosts an annual soccer tournament called Soccer Fest, which raised funds to provide resources and equipment to the Little Miami High School soccer program (new goals, soccer balls, uniforms, etc.). In 2023, the event attracted 28 local high school men's and women's soccer teams. The donation provided by 84.51° helped support the operations of the fundraiser event, which is entirely run by parent volunteers.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland
In summer 2023, the RMHC Chicagoland hosted Red Shoe Brew, a summer festival where all the proceeds go to the organization. RMHC of Chicagoland has six houses and three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms to provide support to families while their children are being treated at nearby hospitals. The event raised more than $65,000, which funded around 685 nights of overhead costs for families to stay with the Ronald McDonald House, free of cost, while their child was hospitalized.
Xavier University
Xavier University marketing students partner with local organizations for mentorships, internships, job shadowing, headquarter visits to see guest speakers, study abroad programs and volunteer programs in underprivileged areas. The donation provided by 84.51° went toward funding these programs, including offsetting the cost of bus transportation for students to these local organizations and volunteer opportunities, paying for things like conference attendance, room and board, etc.
Skills-based Volunteering: Investing our time and treasure
This is a program that matches qualified associates who are willing to donate their time and professional skills to projects for 501(c)(3) organizations.
One example began at the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in Cincinnati. Amidst stay-at-home orders and remote learning for schools, the City of Cincinnati joined 84.51° data scientist and skills-based volunteer Charles Hoffman and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to map the food distribution sites across Cincinnati against neighborhood child poverty rates.
These maps revealed inequitable distribution of emergency food resources with little to no access to food resources in multiple neighborhoods with anticipated high need. This activated local organizations to increase distribution of food resources into those areas of unmet need, with all stakeholders affirming the shared aim of ensuring food resources were available at least three days per week within one mile of every child in Cincinnati. This group, comprised of more than 100 organizations in Cincinnati, is called Systems to Achieve Food Equity (SAFE).
Picture: The SAFE team distributed 80,000 pounds of food to families in need just before spring break.
Doing Good for the Environment
We educate and promote sustainability in our workplace, homes, and communities. We make it easier for our associates to live more sustainably through key green programs in our offices such as compost, recycling and energy savings.
Composting
We have compost bins in all our office kitchens, and all food containers and utensils provided in our cafes are compostable. In 2023, our Cincinnati office sent approximately 22,000 pounds of food and paper towel waste to our compost courier.
Central waste disposal
We use a central waste disposal program in our offices instead of placing waste bins at every desks. This encourages associates to take waste to a central location and consciously and intentionally place it in containers designated for landfill, recycling, or confidential shred.
Energy consumption
Electricity in our primary offices is generated from 100% renewable energy sources and hands-free plumbing fixtures are used to minimize water waste. Our Cincinnati office amenities include natural light and views and six free EV charging stations.
Through the first few months of 2024, we’re already on track to divert around 30,000 pounds of food-related waste.
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