{"id":47891,"date":"2021-06-08T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=47891"},"modified":"2022-02-08T15:01:38","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T23:01:38","slug":"salesforce-accelerates-ocean-sustainability-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/stories\/salesforce-accelerates-ocean-sustainability-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"Salesforce Accelerates Ocean Sustainability Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Salesforce appoints first-ever Director of Ocean Sustainability to expand its global impact on behalf of oceans.<\/em><\/li><li><em>New data tool from The Benioff Ocean Initiative in partnership with Tableau showcases how much and what types of plastic are being captured in the world\u2019s waterways, and how this data can be used for change.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li><li><em>Salesforce research reveals that people care deeply about the health of oceans, with 9 in 10 believing long-term ocean health will impact their lives.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oceans are one of the earth\u2019s greatest defenses against climate change, but they are also one of its greatest victims. Oceans are, in fact, the largest ecosystem on Earth \u2014 at least <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanservice.noaa.gov\/facts\/ocean-oxygen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">half<\/a> of the world\u2019s oxygen is produced there \u2014 and their vastness inspires and captivates humankind. To protect this precious resource, help is needed from businesses, individuals, and governments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salesforce, a company that considers oceans as one of its key stakeholders, is celebrating World Oceans Day by sharing plans to expand its global impact on ocean ecosystem restoration efforts. Restoring ecosystems like oceans and forests play a critical role in mitigating climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salesforce expands global advocacy to champion oceans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In May, Salesforce CEO and Co-Founder Marc Benioff signed the &#8220;Ocean Super Year Declaration&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www3.weforum.org\/docs\/WEF_Ocean_Super_Year_Declaration_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letter<\/a> from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Friends of Ocean Action, which highlights the urgency for global action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Salesforce has joined the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decadeonrestoration.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration<\/a> effort, a global rallying cry to heal the planet, and Suzanne DiBianca, Chief Impact Officer and EVP of Corporate Relations, joined its board as an advisor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salesforce hires director of ocean sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large prevent-download\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"wp-block-image__modal-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-modal-id=\"47899-modal\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open Image Modal<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=683\" alt=\"Whitney Johnston headshot\" class=\"wp-image-47899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg 2667w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=200&amp;h=300 200w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=768&amp;h=1152 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=683&amp;h=1024 683w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=1536 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=1366&amp;h=2048 1366w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=176&amp;h=264 176w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=243&amp;h=365 243w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=678&amp;h=1017 678w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=100&amp;h=150 100w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=129&amp;h=193 129w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=1218&amp;h=1827 1218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Salesforce hires Oceans Sustainability Director, Dr. Whitney Johnston<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"47899-modal\" class=\"image-modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"image-dialog-title\"><div class=\"image-modal__overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-a11y-dialog-hide><\/div><div class=\"image-modal__content\" role=\"dialog\"><button class=\"image-modal__close-button\" type=\"button\" data-a11y-dialog-hide aria-label=\"Close this image dialog window\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 26 25\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\".626\" y=\"22.753\" width=\"32\" height=\"3\" rx=\"1.5\" transform=\"rotate(-45 .626 22.753)\"\/><rect x=\"2.747\" y=\".125\" width=\"32\" height=\"3\" rx=\"1.5\" transform=\"rotate(45 2.747 .125)\"\/><\/svg><\/button><h1 id=\"image-dialog-title\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">Image Modal<\/h1>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large prevent-download\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2667\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=683\" alt=\"Whitney Johnston headshot\" class=\"wp-image-47899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg 2667w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=200&amp;h=300 200w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=768&amp;h=1152 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=683&amp;h=1024 683w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=1536 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=1366&amp;h=2048 1366w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=176&amp;h=264 176w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=243&amp;h=365 243w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=678&amp;h=1017 678w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=100&amp;h=150 100w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=129&amp;h=193 129w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Head-shots-Whitney-Whitney-0129.jpg?w=1218&amp;h=1827 1218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2667px) 100vw, 2667px\" \/><figcaption>Salesforce hires Oceans Sustainability Director, Dr. Whitney Johnston<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As part of the company\u2019s work to support nature-based solutions to climate challenges, Salesforce has hired an executive to focus on ocean sustainability \u2014 Dr. Whitney Johnston. Prior to Salesforce, Dr. Johnston served as Ocean Policy Adviser to U.S. Congressman Sam Farr. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography from MIT and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and is a former Knauss Marine Policy Fellow with the NOAA Sea Grant Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her new role, Dr. Johnston will focus on leveraging the full power of Salesforce for the benefit of oceans through policy, technology, investing, philanthropy and stakeholder engagement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOcean health shows up in everyone\u2019s lives, from the food we eat to the oxygen we breathe.<strong> <\/strong>While unhealthy oceans spell trouble for people\u2019s pocketbooks, dinner plates, and peace of mind, working to protect our oceans presents an enormous opportunity to address today\u2019s biggest crises \u2014 inequality, biodiversity and climate change. That\u2019s why I\u2019m so proud to lead Salesforce\u2019s new oceans sustainability program \u2014 to harness the full power of Salesforce on behalf of our oceans,\u201d said Dr. Johnston.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;Ocean health shows up in everyone\u2019s lives, from the food we eat to the oxygen we breathe.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Dr. Whitney Johnston, Director, Oceans Sustainability, Salesforce<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Now is the time we must all step up for our ocean,\u201d said Dr. Douglas McCauley. Professor of Marine Science, UC Santa Barbara Director, Benioff Ocean Initiative. \u201cBusiness has a crucial role to play. That is why it is so exciting to see Salesforce create this new program on ocean sustainability. I know of no other big tech company with a dedicated ocean sustainability office. This is precisely the kind of ocean leadership we need to see more of from the business world.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rivers as a lifeline to oceans<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large prevent-download\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"wp-block-image__modal-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-modal-id=\"47897-modal\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open Image Modal<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Collecting Trash By Boat Terracycle\" class=\"wp-image-47897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=300&amp;h=169 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=768&amp;h=432 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=576 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=264&amp;h=149 264w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=500&amp;h=281 500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=678&amp;h=381 678w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=150&amp;h=84 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=314&amp;h=177 314w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=343&amp;h=193 343w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=1414&amp;h=796 1414w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=1218&amp;h=685 1218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Source: Terracycle<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div id=\"47897-modal\" class=\"image-modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"image-dialog-title\"><div class=\"image-modal__overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-a11y-dialog-hide><\/div><div class=\"image-modal__content\" role=\"dialog\"><button class=\"image-modal__close-button\" type=\"button\" data-a11y-dialog-hide aria-label=\"Close this image dialog window\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 26 25\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\".626\" y=\"22.753\" width=\"32\" height=\"3\" rx=\"1.5\" transform=\"rotate(-45 .626 22.753)\"\/><rect x=\"2.747\" y=\".125\" width=\"32\" height=\"3\" rx=\"1.5\" transform=\"rotate(45 2.747 .125)\"\/><\/svg><\/button><h1 id=\"image-dialog-title\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">Image Modal<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large prevent-download\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Collecting Trash By Boat Terracycle\" class=\"wp-image-47897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=300&amp;h=169 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=768&amp;h=432 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=576 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=264&amp;h=149 264w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=500&amp;h=281 500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=678&amp;h=381 678w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=150&amp;h=84 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=314&amp;h=177 314w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=343&amp;h=193 343w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=1414&amp;h=796 1414w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/CollectingTrashByBoat_TerracycleThailand.jpg?w=1218&amp;h=685 1218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption><em>Source: Terracycle<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also today, a <a href=\"https:\/\/cleancurrentscoalition.org\/coalition-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new data tool<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/boi.ucsb.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Benioff Ocean Initiative<\/a> \u2014 in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tableau.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tableau<\/a> \u2014 was released. The tool showcases how much plastic is currently being prevented from entering the ocean by capture technologies operating in rivers around the world, and how this data can be used for change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rivers, one of the earth\u2019s key ecosystems, transport water and nutrients throughout the world and into oceans. Estimates suggest that up to <a href=\"https:\/\/cleancurrentscoalition.org\/#callout-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12.7 million metric tons<\/a><strong> <\/strong>of plastic enter the ocean from land each year \u2014 much of that through rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Benioff Ocean Initiative\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/cleancurrentscoalition.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clean Currents Coalition<\/a> is addressing this complex issue of plastic pollution while working with local communities in nine countries to promote systemic change. Through this first-of-its-kind, publicly-accessible interactive data tool, the initiative aims to influence policy, infrastructure, and behavior changes in order to help save the ocean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Salesforce research reveals people care deeply about the health of oceans<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image__wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"wp-block-image__modal-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-modal-id=\"47912-modal\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open Image Modal<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Oceans impact on long-term health\" class=\"wp-image-47912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=300&amp;h=169 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=768&amp;h=432 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=1024&amp;h=576 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=264&amp;h=149 264w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=500&amp;h=281 500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=678&amp;h=381 678w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=150&amp;h=84 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=314&amp;h=177 314w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=343&amp;h=193 343w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div id=\"47912-modal\" class=\"image-modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"image-dialog-title\"><div class=\"image-modal__overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-a11y-dialog-hide><\/div><div class=\"image-modal__content\" role=\"dialog\"><button class=\"image-modal__close-button\" type=\"button\" data-a11y-dialog-hide aria-label=\"Close this image dialog window\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 26 25\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\".626\" y=\"22.753\" width=\"32\" height=\"3\" rx=\"1.5\" transform=\"rotate(-45 .626 22.753)\"\/><rect x=\"2.747\" y=\".125\" width=\"32\" height=\"3\" rx=\"1.5\" transform=\"rotate(45 2.747 .125)\"\/><\/svg><\/button><h1 id=\"image-dialog-title\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">Image Modal<\/h1>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Oceans impact on long-term health\" class=\"wp-image-47912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=300&amp;h=169 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=768&amp;h=432 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=1024&amp;h=576 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=264&amp;h=149 264w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=500&amp;h=281 500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=678&amp;h=381 678w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=150&amp;h=84 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=314&amp;h=177 314w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/donut_cart-1.png?w=343&amp;h=193 343w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As part of its efforts to generate change, Salesforce also sponsored research to better understand consumer perceptions around oceans. Conducted by The Harris Poll from June 1-3, 2021 among more than 2,000 U.S. adults 18+, the data shows that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ocean health is vital<\/strong>: 9 in 10 Americans (90%) believe the long-term health of the oceans will have an impact on them personally. This is even more pronounced for younger Americans, with about a third (18-34 year olds, 33%; 35-44 year olds, 32%) saying the long-term health of the oceans will have a <em>major <\/em>impact on them personally.<\/li><li><strong>Plastic pollution in the ocean is the biggest concern to the public<\/strong><em>:<\/em> When asked to select the biggest threat to the oceans, 29% of respondents selected plastic pollution (vs. 44% in 2019), while 25% selected climate change (vs. 24% in 2019). Engagement on either, or both, is critical to advancing solutions.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>We all share responsibility for protecting ocean health. <\/strong>The vast majority of Americans say various parties bear some level of responsibility for protecting ocean health, with more than 80% of U.S. adults saying government (91%), non-profits (84%), scientists (82%), fishermen (88%), business (89%), and everyday citizens (91%) each hold at least some responsibility.<\/li><li><strong>Two key motivators drive ocean donations<\/strong>: Topping the list of reasons that would motivate Americans to donate their time or money to ocean conservation, close to half said: \u201cthe ocean is a critical source of food for people around the world\u201d (49%) and \u201cProtecting sea life and marine mammals is important\u201d (47%).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image__wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"wp-block-image__modal-toggle\" 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investing in the planet\u2019s ecosystems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Salesforce is proud to stand fully behind many vital initiatives to protect the planet, including the protection and revitalization of oceans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company is focused on the global journey to net zero emissions, and mobilizing the global effort to see an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/stories\/10-million-trees-milestone-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional trillion trees on Earth<\/a>. As part of Salesforce\u2019s broader effort around restoring, conserving and growing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/stories\/10-million-trees-milestone-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 million trees<\/a>, and now restoring the health of oceans, the company has planted and conserved millions of mangroves, a critically important type of coastal forest, in local communities in <a href=\"https:\/\/trees.salesforce.com\/community-mangrove-restoration-kenya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kenya<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooleffect.org\/project-update\/goal-met-thank-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Myanmar<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/trees.salesforce.com\/eden-reforestation-projects-sf-madagascar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Madagascar<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In this critical decade for climate action, Salesforce believes all businesses, people, and the government must step up to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. Learn more about Salesforce\u2019s sustainability <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/topics\/sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>efforts<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Survey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Salesforce from June 1-3, 2021 among 2,067 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Salesforce appoints first-ever Director of Ocean Sustainability to expand its global impact on behalf of oceans. 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